Signs You Might Have Eye Cataracts

If you’re concerned about developing cataracts, visiting an eye doctor is essential for an accurate diagnosis. However, our Hollywood Optometrist team shares seven signs that are typically indicators of cataracts. We have one location in Los Angeles, CA, but we can also help patients who are in Rampart, CA, Silver Lake, CA, MacArthur Park, CA, and Echo Park, CA.

Clouded Vision

Eye cataracts cause the eye's lens to become cloudy, which impacts vision and can be seen by others. If you notice clouded vision or someone mentions your eyes look dirty, it’s time to visit your optometrist.

Seeing Faded Colors

Cataracts make it difficult to see colors correctly. They’ll begin to look dull, faded, or yellowed. If you notice how you see color changes or have difficulty distinguishing between shades of colors, make an appointment with your optometrist.

Double Vision

Seeing double when looking straight at something is never a good thing. It could be a sign of eye cataracts and indicates it’s time to visit an optometrist.

Seeing Halos

As cataracts change how light enters the eye, it can lead to halos or glare around lights. Seeing your optometrist is essential at the first sign of halos.

Trouble Seeing at Night

Cataracts can severely impair your night vision, making driving dangerous. Let someone else drive you around at night until you can visit your optometrist.

Needing New Lenses Often

In most cases, people only need to see an optometrist once a year. Therefore, they may or may not need new corrective lenses. However, if your current lenses aren’t working and you constantly have to get a stronger prescription, it’s time to discuss the possibility of cataracts with an.

Sensitivity to Light

Due to the changes in how light enters the eye with cataracts, it’s not unusual to find that lights – especially artificial ones – are causing eye pain or discomfort. Let your optometrist know immediately if this is the case for you.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Optometrist in L.A 

The signs above indicate cataracts, but some can also be present in other eye conditions. The best way to know if cataracts are to blame is to visit an eye doctor. Call us at (323) 667-2102 to schedule an appointment with our team at Hollywood Optometrist. We have one location in Los Angeles, CA, but we can serve patients in Silver Lake, CA, Rampart, CA, MacArthur Park, CA, and Westlake, CA.