Cataracts - Recognize the Symptoms as Early as Possible

Cataract is a disease when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and cloudy. In general, cataracts develop slowly and don't feel bothersome at first. However, over time, cataracts will interfere with vision and make sufferers feel like they are looking at foggy windows, making it difficult to drive, read and carry out daily activities. This eye disease is the world's main treatable cause of blindness.

Cataract Risk Factors

There are several factors that can increase the risk of cataracts, including:

• Aging
• History of trauma
• Infection during pregnancy
• Taking certain medications over a long period of time, such as corticosteroids and amiodarone, can trigger cataracts.
• Suffering from certain diseases
• The habit of smoking and consuming alcohol.
• Prolonged exposure to sunlight on the eyes.
• Exposure to toxins or toxins.
• Family history of cataracts.
• History of eye surgery.

Cataract Symptoms

Sufferers can experience several symptoms, for example: 

• Blurred vision like fog.
• See circles around the light.
• Double vision.
• Decreased vision at night.
• Feeling dazzled when looking at car headlights, the sun, or lights.
• Frequently change the size of glasses.
• The surrounding colors look faded.

When should you see a doctor?

If some of the cataract symptoms above appear to be increasingly disturbing or getting worse, so that the sufferer feels pain in the eyes or has difficulty carrying out daily activities, it is a good idea to immediately see an ophthalmologist for further examination and treatment.