TROUBLE VISION

Although cataracts can emerge at any stage of life, people are much more likely to develop symptoms aged 60 and over. By CAMILLA FOSTER

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MANY of us chalk increasingly blurry vision, faded colours and struggles with driving in the dark up to fatigue or age - but these subtle changes could be early signs of a cataract.

Cataracts develop slowly, often without pain, making them easy to overlook until they significantly affect our vision.

Here, Fadi Alfaqawi, consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Optegra Eye Health Care, outlines some common cataract symptoms to look out for and when you should seek professional care, because when it comes to your vision, early detection can make all the difference.

What are cataracts?

“Cataracts are very common. It is when the lens inside your eye becomes cloudy and loses its ability to focus the light on the retina and to transmit enough light to the retina,” says Mr Alfaqawi.