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What are the symptoms of Cataract ?

Although cataracts develop without pain or discomfort, there are some indications that a cataract may be forming. These include:-

Blurred or hazy vision.

Sensitivity to sunlight (glare) or the feeling of having a film over the eyes.

Appearance of spots in front of the eyes.

Double vision or ghost images.

Loss of ability to see brightness of colors.

Discolored (white) pupil.

Difficulty with daily activities such as driving and reading.

Poor night vision.

Temporary improvement in near vision may also indicate the formation of a cataract.


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Posted by:  kpnautiyal  Posted on: 09/15/2011
My eyes are suffering from the general fetures of redness at the end towards the nose and below. Is it a symptoms of some diseases of the eye ???? Pls let me know!!



Posted by:  koribilli_2(Guest)  Posted on: 03/31/2009
i'm 35 Doctor advised me to go for cataract surgery, as a tennis ball hit my eye 12 years back and also said that there is need to use glasses for short sight. now i have long sight. is there any chance to not to use glasses after surgory?


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 12/18/2009
When cataracts are removed, the type of IOL [intraocular replacement lens] your surgeon uses to replace the damaged lens will determine if you need glasses after surgery - more




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