subject: Cataracts: The Condition & It's Lingering Symptoms [print this page] Cataracts: The Condition & It's Lingering Symptoms
Often we don't realize how much our vision impacts our daily life until we start to lose it. The truth is cataracts is an ever growing problem while there are several long lasting effects it doesn't hinder our daily life for many years. This slow progressing condition occurs to just about everyone if we live long enough, however your sight can be persevered for years with the proper treatments.
Knowing your risk factors for earlier development of cataracts and sharing them with your eye doctor can help with treatments early in your life. Below are some of the risk factors of early development of Cataracts:
Eye Injury
Family History of Cataracts before age 55
Medication like steroids used for prolong periods
Radiation treatments
Chemotherapy treatments
Diabetes & other related conditions
History of smoking
While the symptoms for cataracts are vague and have similarities to many other conditions being aware of them can help you and your doctor rule it out early. In addition to early detection knowing the symptoms of cataracts can be beneficial in helping to determine the stage of the disease you are in. Many people with cataracts don't experience problematic symptoms until much later in the disease progression. Below is a list of symptoms of cataracts:
Fading Colors or Yellows
Glares
Increased sensitivity to light
Painless blurred vision
Poor night vision
Increasing light to read
Finding help early can help reduce the chances in disruption of your sight. While cataracts are a problematic and frustrating condition it can be treated and managed with the proper care. Taking the time to make sure you get a yearly eye exam is an important first step. Letting your eye care specialist know all your symptoms as they occur can help catch problems with your vision early, and avoid unnecessary pain & vision loss. Remember cataracts can be managed and your sight can be preserved for many years.
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