What is a cataract?

Some 66% of all people over the age of 60 commonly get cataracts. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness and occur when the eye’s lens becomes hardened. Cataracts cause cloudiness, which restrict vision.

Most people find cataracts develop slowly over the years. Common symptoms include:

· Difficulty reading.
· Difficulty with glare.
· Difficulty with driving, especially at night.

If you have a cataract, the Visalia Eye Center will be glad to discuss surgery options with you. Most people decide to have cataracts removed because cataracts interfere with their daily life and work.