Cataract: Symptoms & Signs (Clouding of the Lens)

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Alternate Names : Clouding of the Lens

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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Author: William Stevens, MD
Reviewer: Sal Sandoval, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/10/01

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