June is Cataract Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating individuals about one of the most common—and treatable—causes of vision loss in adults over 60. At Eye Center South, we believe that understanding the signs of cataracts is key to maintaining clear, healthy vision. Cataracts don’t appear overnight, but they can sneak up slowly, interfering with your everyday life. Here are five signs it might be time to consider cataract surgery.
1. Blurry or Cloudy Vision
One of the earliest and most common signs of cataracts is vision that seems hazy, blurry, or cloudy—like looking through a foggy window. If you’ve noticed that your glasses or contacts no longer seem to improve your vision, it could be a sign that a cataract is forming. Cataracts affect the clarity of the lens in your eye, and surgery is the only way to remove and replace the cataract.
2. Difficulty Seeing at Night
Have nighttime activities like driving become more difficult or even unsafe? Cataracts can cause glare, halos around lights, and reduced contrast sensitivity—making it especially difficult to see in low-light environments. If headlights or streetlights create starbursts or glare that weren’t there before, it might be time for a cataract evaluation.
3. Fading or Yellowing of Colors
Cataracts often cause colors to appear less vibrant or more yellow-toned over time. If the world around you seems dull or has taken on a yellowish tint, it may be a sign that your lens is becoming clouded. Cataract surgery can help restore the full spectrum of color perception, allowing you to enjoy vivid, accurate colors once again.
4. Frequent Prescription Changes
If you’ve needed multiple new glasses or contact lens prescriptions in the past year, it could be a sign that your cataracts are progressing. While it’s normal for vision to change slightly over time, frequent changes can indicate that cataracts are interfering with the way light enters your eye. Once surgery is performed, many patients experience stable vision and may even reduce their need for corrective lenses.
5. Everyday Tasks Becoming a Challenge
Cataracts can make reading, using a computer, cooking, or recognizing faces more difficult. If cataracts are affecting your ability to perform daily tasks or diminishing your quality of life, it’s time to have a conversation with one of our experienced eye surgeons. Cataract surgery is a safe, outpatient procedure with a high success rate—and it can make a world of difference.
Let Us Help You See Clearly Again
At Eye Center South, we’ve helped thousands of patients across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia restore clearer, sharper vision with advanced cataract surgery. This Cataract Awareness Month, make your vision a priority by scheduling a comprehensive cataract evaluation at one of our convenient locations in Dothan, AL; Andalusia, AL; Montgomery, AL; Panama City, FL; Destin, FL; or Tallahassee, FL.
Take the first step toward better sight—call us at (800) 467-1393 or request your appointment online today.
