{"id":6782,"date":"2020-07-01T06:58:40","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T06:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=6782"},"modified":"2021-07-26T09:24:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T09:24:57","slug":"cataract-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-cataracts\/cataract-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cataract FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>The top 12 questions by patients to their eye doctors on cataracts.<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Q1: What are cataracts?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-cataracts\/cataracts\/\">cataract<\/a> is the clouding of the eye\u2019s transparent lens, that results in blurry vision and vision loss. The best way to understand cataracts is to imagine what it feels like to look through a dirty window\u2014 the image will be difficult to recognize, both blurry and distorted.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Q2: How common are cataracts?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: Affecting more than 20 million people, cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness, worldwide.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cataracts affect more than 50% of all adults above the age of 80.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By age 60, more than half of all adults will begin to develop a cataract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>\u00a0Q3: What does the eye\u2019s lens do?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: The main function of the eye\u2019s lens is to ensure that light can pass through, in order to focus on the retina at the back of the eye. The lens is also responsible for <i>adjusting <\/i>the eye\u2019s focus, to enable clear vision at all distances.<\/p>\n<p>When driving your car, your lens changes focus so you can clearly see the street sign ahead, and then look down at your speedometer, and back to the road again. Your lens also enables you to watch a TV show and then look at your remote to change the channel\u2014 allowing you to see both objects clearly.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Q4: How does a cataract develop?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: The eye\u2019s lens is mostly made up of water and protein.\u00a0 The protein is naturally arranged to keep the lens clear and allow light to pass through efficiently.\u00a0 As we age, cataracts develop as the proteins collect together, and lose their transparency. This causes a \u2018clouding\u2019 of the lens, making it difficult to see clearly.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Q5: Are cataracts painful?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: Cataracts <i>do not<\/i> cause pain, though they do cause frustration and discomfort from reducing vision clarity.\u00a0 They develop <i>gradually <\/i>over time, with symptoms going unnoticed for many decades.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have cataracts, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627026498605000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH7JZgx3qF6ND1e55h3bW-66QSrSQ\">contact an eye doctor<\/a> near you, who can diagnose and discuss the best treatment options.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-cataracts\/can-i-prevent-cataracts-naturally\/\">Can I Prevent Cataracts Naturally?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>Q6: Do <\/b><b>all <\/b><b>cataracts develop as a result of aging?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: The majority of cataracts develop due to the natural aging process. However, other types of cataracts due exist:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Congenital cataracts<\/b> are present at birth.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Secondary cataracts<\/b> can result from eye surgery or other ocular diseases, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/glaucoma-guide\/glaucoma\/\">glaucoma<\/a> or diabetes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Traumatic cataracts<\/b> can develop from an eye injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Q7: Do I have a cataract?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: The only way to know if you have a cataract is by scheduling a comprehensive<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/comprehensive-eye-exams\/\"> eye exam<\/a> with your eye doctor.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is a good idea to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a cataract. Keep in mind though, each person is an individual and may experience symptoms differently, or with differing severities:<\/p>\n<p><b>Common signs and symptoms of a cataract include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurry or cloudy vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glare- sunlight, bulbs, headlights<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing halos around lights<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor night vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colors appearing less vibrant<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/vision-and-brain-injuries\/double-vision-diplopia\/\">Double vision<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Q8: How is a cataract diagnosed?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: Cataracts can only be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination.<\/p>\n<p>Your eye doctor will utilize diagnostic tools to measure the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-exams\/what-is-a-visual-acuity-test\/\"><b>Visual acuity<\/b><\/a> to determine to the extent at which a cataract may be limiting clear vision at all distances.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-exams\/how-is-my-optical-prescription-measured\/\"><b>Refraction<\/b> <\/a>will determine if your vision has changed\u2014 necessitating a new optical prescription for f eyeglasses or contact lenses.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Evaluation of the lens<\/b> using high magnification and illumination to identify the location and extent of any cataracts.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Evaluation of the retina <\/b>of the eye through pupil dilation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional testing for <b>color vision <\/b>and<b> glare sensitivity<\/b> may be conducted as well.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Q9: How are cataracts treated?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: Early symptoms of cataracts can be treated with specialized eyewear and optical prescriptions, such as anti-glare sunglasses, glasses with magnification lenses, or a stronger optical prescription.<\/p>\n<p>When the cataracts begin to seriously affect your vision,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-cataracts\/when-should-i-have-cataract-surgery\/\"> cataract surgery will be recommended<\/a>. When you notice your vision for performance of daily activities, such as reading, driving, watching TV or doing crafts, is significantly impaired, discuss your candidacy for surgery with your eye doctor.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Q10: Is cataract surgery safe?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective types of surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Cataract surgery is a common, and relatively painless procedure that involves replacing your clouded eye lens with a clear, plastic intraocular lens (IOL) that contains an optical power to correct any refractive errors and improve vision clarity.<\/p>\n<p><b>Over 90% of patients report improved vision following cataract surgery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Q11: Will I need to wear glasses after cataract surgery?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: During cataract surgery, the natural lens is replaced by an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Prior to surgery, your eye doctor will calculate a precise measurement of your refractive error, in order to apply your\u00a0 optical power to your IOL.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, the IOL will provide 20\/20 vision, without the need for glasses or contact lenses. Your ability to achieve 20\/20 vision will depend on the type of IOL you choose, and how well your eyes adjust to the new lens.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that if you choose a monofocal IOL, for distance vision only, you may require glasses for near vision activities at some point\u2014 the opposite is true as well.<\/p>\n<p>However, in some cases, reading glasses or multifocal progressive lenses may still be required for correcting mild residual refractive errors, or presbyopia. Your eye doctor will determine your optical prescription post-surgery, after your eyes have completely healed.<\/p>\n<p>Many eye doctors recommend lenses with anti-reflective coating and photochromic lenses to further improve your vision and increase comfort post-cataract surgery.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Q12: What if I don&#8217;t have cataract surgery?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A: If you are nervous about the thought of having cataract surgery, you might decide that the procedure is not for you. Before making a final decision, it is important to understand that cataracts will only get worse overtime, progressively blurring your vision and even threatening vision loss.<\/p>\n<p>Speak to your eye doctor about your concerns before deciding against this vision-saving procedure. In the meantime, there are other ways to improve your vision, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusting lights to a brighter setting<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing polarized sunglasses<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing a wide-brimmed hat to reduce glare<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilizing magnifying lenses for improved near vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/\">Guide to Eye Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are experiencing vision difficulties as a result of a cataract, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with an eye doctor to see how you can improve your vision, enhance your daily performance, and regain your independence.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The top 12 questions by patients to their eye doctors on cataracts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6784,"parent":12439,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-article.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[282,297,370,216,298,372,253,173,299],"class_list":["post-6782","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-blindness","tag-blurry-vision","tag-cataracts","tag-disease","tag-implant","tag-intraocular-lens","tag-lens","tag-surgery","tag-vision-loss"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - 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