Cataract Care

Clear Answers About Your Changing Vision

Cataracts are a common part of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to simply live with changes in your vision. If things are starting to look blurry, cloudy, dim, or less vibrant, a comprehensive eye exam can help determine whether cataracts may be the cause.

Dr. Jones can evaluate your cataracts, monitor changes in your vision, and help you understand when it may be time to consider your next steps.

What Are Cataracts?

A cataract develops when the natural lens inside your eye becomes cloudy. Cataracts typically develop gradually, so you may not notice significant changes at first. As they progress, however, they can begin to interfere with everyday activities like reading, driving, or seeing clearly at night.

Common symptoms may include:

• Blurry or cloudy vision
• Increased sensitivity to glare
• Halos around lights
• Difficulty seeing at night
• Colors appearing faded or less vibrant
• Frequent changes to your glasses prescription

Do Cataracts Always Require Surgery?

Not right away. In the earlier stages, changes to your glasses prescription, better lighting, and other adjustments may help you see more comfortably.

Regular eye exams are important because they allow Dr. Jones to monitor your cataracts and determine how much they are affecting your vision and daily life.

When Is It Time to Consider Cataract Surgery?

There isn’t one timeline that applies to everyone. Cataract surgery may be considered when your vision begins interfering with the things you need or enjoy doing, such as driving, reading, working, or participating in hobbies.

Dr. Jones will evaluate your cataracts and talk with you about how your vision is affecting your everyday life. If surgery becomes the appropriate next step, Dr. Jones can refer you to one of several experienced cataract surgeons in the area based on your individual needs.

Supporting Your Eye Health

While cataracts cannot always be prevented, taking care of your overall eye health is still important. Protect your eyes from UV exposure with quality sunglasses, avoid smoking, maintain a balanced diet, manage underlying health conditions, and keep up with regular comprehensive eye exams.

If you take prescription medications or use steroid medications, talk with your healthcare providers about any potential effects on your eye health rather than stopping or changing medication on your own.

Have You Noticed a Change in Your Vision?

You don’t have to figure out the next step on your own. Dr. Jones can evaluate your cataracts, answer your questions, monitor their progression, and coordinate a referral to a local cataract surgeon when the time is right.

Schedule Your Cataract Evaluation Today!