Before analyzing how cataracts affect our graduation, we are going to make it clear what this ocular pathology consists of. It is a cloudy area that is located in the crystalline lens (the natural lens of the eye) and the main cause is the deterioration of the eye as we age.
The main symptoms and effects of cataracts are blurred vision, high sensitivity to light, glare, decreased sensitivity to colors, reliefs or contrasts...
But there is a great doubt with the relationship between cataracts and the graduation of our eyes.
Let's see how they affect these:
- Loss of vision: although this does not always happen, it may be that an advanced development of the cataract decreases vision.
The prolonged effort to which we subject the eye with the presence of cataracts can cause an increase in our previous diopters.
- When cataracts start to appear, one of the main symptoms is flashing at night driving. We must make sure if they are treated for the appearance of these or for an increase in astigmatism.
- Cataract correction is a fairly simple thing that can prevent serious vision problems. In many countries where this operation is not carried out, cataracts are the main cause of blindness and it is quite common among the elderly population.
There are three types of cataracts, nuclear, cortical and superior subcapsular. Each one depends on the place of the lens where it develops. But regardless of the type they are, they will all affect the quality of our vision and all can harm in the same way.
Once we know how cataracts affect graduation, it is important to follow a control and review of our vision. Uncorrected eye problems can trigger other types of vision problems.
If you have any questions about it, contact us and our team of opticians will be at your disposal to advise and help you.