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Clouding of the Lens - Cataract


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

As a cataract develops, the person's vision changes slowly. Common symptoms include the following:

  • cloudy or blurred vision
  • fading of colors
  • a feeling of looking through a haze or fog
  • glare
  • increased sensitivity to light
  • poor night vision
  • rainbows or halos around lights
  • As a cataract worsens, individuals may have trouble reading. There may be frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions.


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