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Eye health · Cataracts
Cataracts in the eyes: symptoms, causes and what to do
If your vision is getting cloudier, lights dazzle you or your prescription changes often, it could be cataracts. We check your eyes for free and, if needed, refer you to an ophthalmologist.
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The problem
What are cataracts in the eyes?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens, the eye's natural lens that focuses light. When the lens loses its transparency, less light gets through and vision becomes blurry or cloudy.
They usually appear with age: around the age of 40 the proteins in the lens start to break down, and by 80 most people have cataracts or have already had surgery, according to the US National Eye Institute.
They can affect one eye or both, but they do not spread from one eye to the other. They progress slowly and are painless, which is why they are hardly noticeable at first.
Symptoms of cataracts
Cloudy vision
Like looking through a misted-up window.
Glare and halos
Lights bother you and you see halos around them.
Worse at night
It is hard to see in low light, especially when driving.
Faded colours
Colours look less vivid than before.
Double vision
You may see double with just one eye.
Your prescription changes a lot
You need new glasses every so often.
How it looks
How does a person with cataracts see?
Many people describe it as looking through misted-up or frosted glass. Colours lose intensity and bright lights are bothersome, especially at night.
Little by little, driving, reading or recognising faces gets harder. If this happens to you, do not put it down to age alone: have your eyes checked.
Do headlights dazzle you when driving at night? Tell us during your eye test: glare is one of the possible symptoms of cataracts.
Causes and risk factors
Why do cataracts develop in the eyes?
The most common cause is ageing of the lens, but some factors increase the risk or make them appear earlier.
Age
The lens loses its transparency over the years.
Diabetes
It increases the risk and can make them appear earlier.
Smoking and alcohol
Smoking and drinking too much increase the risk.
Lots of sun without protection
Prolonged exposure to UV rays.
Corticosteroids
Taking steroid medicines.
Family history
If there have been cataracts in your family.
Eye injuries or operations
A hard knock, inflammation or previous eye surgery.
Radiation
For example, radiotherapy to the upper body.
Types of cataracts
- Age-relatedThe most common, caused by the natural changes in the lens over the years.
- TraumaticThey appear after a serious eye injury.
- RadiationSome types of radiation can cause them.
- Childhood or congenitalSome babies are born with cataracts and other children develop them later on.
- SecondaryAfter cataract surgery, scar tissue can form that clouds vision again.
How they are detected
What we look at in your eye test
At LUPER we do not diagnose cataracts, but the eye test can show signs that something other than your prescription is affecting your vision.
- Medical historyYour symptoms, your health (for example, whether you have diabetes) and your medication.
- Visual acuity and prescriptionIf your prescription changes a lot or you cannot see well even with correction, that is a sign.
- Back of the eyeWe check the condition of the retina and the optic nerve.
The diagnosis is made by the ophthalmologist. They confirm it with a dilated eye examination and a slit lamp, which allows the lens to be seen. If we suspect cataracts, we will recommend that you see one.
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How are cataracts treated?
It depends on how much they affect your daily life. It is always assessed by the ophthalmologist.
At first: adjusting your glasses
Glasses or contact lenses with your new prescription, more light for reading, anti-glare sunglasses or a magnifier can help you see better.
No rush
Most people do not need surgery straight away, and waiting does not damage the eye or make a later operation more difficult.
When they get in the way: surgery
It is the only way to remove a cataract. The cloudy lens is replaced with an intraocular lens.
Cataract surgery is assessed, decided on and carried out by the ophthalmologist, usually when cataracts stop you doing things like reading, driving or watching television normally. Ask them about the benefits and risks in your case. At LUPER we check your eyes and make the glasses you need.
Prevention
Can cataracts be prevented?
Age cannot be avoided, but some habits reduce the risk:
- Wear sunglasses with a UV filter outdoors and, if you can, a cap or a hat with a brim.
- Do not smoke and drink alcohol in moderation.
- Eat fruit, vegetables, nuts and wholegrains.
- If you have diabetes, keep it well controlled.
- Protect your eyes during work or sports where there is a risk of knocks.
- From the age of 60, a check-up with the ophthalmologist every 1 or 2 years.
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Frequently asked questions about cataracts
What are cataracts in the eyes?
They are a clouding of the lens, the eye's natural lens. As it loses its transparency, less light gets through and vision becomes blurry or cloudy. They are very common with age.
What are the symptoms of cataracts?
Cloudy or blurry vision, more faded colours, glare from lights, halos, difficulty seeing at night, double vision in one eye and needing to change your prescription often. At first they may go unnoticed.
How does a person with cataracts see?
As if through misted-up or frosted glass. Colours lose intensity and bright lights are bothersome, especially at night, which makes it harder to drive, read or recognise faces.
Do cataracts in the eyes hurt?
No. Cataracts progress slowly and painlessly. If you have eye pain, it may be due to another cause and you should see a doctor; if it is severe or you suddenly lose vision, go to A&E.
At what age do cataracts appear?
The lens starts to change around the age of 40, although cataracts are usually noticed later. By the age of 80, most people have cataracts or have already had surgery. They can also appear earlier due to diabetes, corticosteroids, eye injuries or radiation, and some babies are born with them.
Can you have a cataract in just one eye?
Yes. Cataracts can appear in one eye or both, and they do not spread from one eye to the other.
Can you have an eye test for glasses if you have cataracts?
Yes. At first, glasses or contact lenses with an updated prescription can help you see better. If you notice that your prescription changes very often or that you cannot see well even with new glasses, it is best to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist.
When should you have cataract surgery?
The ophthalmologist decides with you, usually when cataracts stop you doing things like reading, driving or watching television normally. Most people do not need surgery straight away, and waiting does not damage the eye or make the operation more difficult.
Are cataracts dangerous?
They are not usually an emergency, but over time vision gets worse and can make tasks such as driving difficult. According to the WHO, they are the most common cause worldwide of poor distance vision that could be prevented or has not been treated. That is why it is a good idea to have your eyes checked and talk to an ophthalmologist.
Can cataracts be prevented?
You cannot stop the years going by, but it helps to wear sunglasses with a UV filter and a hat with a brim, not smoke, drink alcohol in moderation, eat fruit and vegetables, keep diabetes under control and protect your eyes from knocks.
Do you operate on cataracts at LUPER?
No. LUPER is an opticians: we check your eyes in a free eye test and, if we suspect cataracts, we recommend that you see an ophthalmologist, who is the one who diagnoses, decides on and performs the operation. We make the glasses you need.
Cataracts in the eyes: everything you need to know
What are cataracts in the eyes?
Cataracts in the eyes are a clouding of the lens, the eye's natural lens that focuses light. When it loses its transparency, light scatters and vision becomes blurry or cloudy. They are more common with age, but they can also appear due to injuries, radiation or the use of some medicines, and some babies are born with them.
Symptoms of cataracts
The symptoms of cataracts appear gradually: blurry or cloudy vision, especially in low light; glare and sensitivity to light, including when driving at night; halos around lights; faded colours; double vision in one eye and frequent changes of prescription. If you notice any of these, book an eye test.
How does a person with cataracts see?
As if they were looking through misted-up glass. Colours lose their clarity and bright lights are bothersome, especially at night, which makes it harder to drive, read or recognise faces.
Causes and risk factors
The main cause is ageing of the lens. The risk is increased by diabetes, smoking, drinking too much alcohol, family history, eye injuries or surgery, radiation, prolonged sun exposure without protection and the use of corticosteroids.
Types of cataracts
Depending on their origin, cataracts can be age-related, traumatic, caused by radiation, childhood or congenital, and secondary, when scar tissue forms after the operation and clouds vision again.
Diagnosis and treatment
The ophthalmologist diagnoses cataracts with a dilated eye examination and a slit lamp. At first, glasses with a new prescription, better lighting or a magnifier may be enough. When they affect daily life, cataract surgery is the only way to remove them: the cloudy lens is replaced with an intraocular lens. The operation is assessed, decided on and carried out by the ophthalmologist.
Preventing cataracts
Wear sunglasses that block UV rays, do not smoke, drink alcohol in moderation, follow a diet rich in fruit and vegetables and keep conditions such as diabetes under control.
Have your eyes checked at LUPER
In LUPER's personalised eye test we check your prescription and the back of your eye and, if we suspect cataracts, we recommend that you see an ophthalmologist. Over 30,000 people in Murcia trust us, with a 4.9 on Google and over 2,200 reviews. We look forward to seeing you in Murcia and San Pedro del Pinatar. Lovely to see you!
General information checked against official sources: National Eye Institute (NIH), cataracts and types of cataract, MedlinePlus, cataracts and WHO, blindness and visual impairment. It does not replace an assessment by an ophthalmologist.
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Sonia Merino Santiago (Ayame)Hace 5 meses · LUPER Marcos Redondo
Vine en Abril a traer mis monturas a ponerle lentes, pedir presupuesto para mis monturas y el precio me ha gustado. Ademas de un trato excelente, buenos precios, grandes profesionales, magníficas promociones, únete a la familia Luper. Hoy ha comenzado mi primer día de muchos junto a esta magnífica empresa murcianica. Mil gracias!! En poco tendré mis preciosas gafas y el mes que viene otras al 50%. Puedes pagar unas y luego las otras. Fácil, sencillo, profesional e impecable. Te Dan tu informe oftalmológico detallado. Y me rellenan el tarrito limpiacristales para siempre gratis con mi compra. A que esperas?? Se lo he recomendado ya a todas mis amistades, porque lo bueno se comparte. Mil gracias!!
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P MMHace 3 semanas · LUPER Canalejas
Trato humano muy bueno. La calidad de las gafas nefasta, propaganda engañosa en mi caso. Valoraré poner hoja de reclamaciones en consumo ya que la solución que me han dado a mi problema, cristales que se empañan nada más usarlos y montura defectuosa, es comprarme otras y pagar el 50% después de haber pagado por unas gafas, repito, defectuosas, más de 1000 euros.
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Sandra Martinez SáezHace 2 semanas · LUPER San Pedro del Pinatar
Muy muy contenta. Me he elegido unas gafas preciosas y además he tenido 20 € de descuento. La chica que me atendió fue súper amable y simpática. ¡Sin duda, muy recomendable!
LAURA FERNANDEZ EGEAHace una semana · LUPER Marcos Redondo
Me compré dos gafas en mayo, me dijeron que tardaban 3 días y tardaron 3 semanas en dármelas. Cuando me las probé me mareé en la óptica. Me fui a casa y me las puse y tuve un mareo que me duro varias horas, no podía hacer nada ni cuidar de mi hijo. Fui a la óptica y me dijeron que no entendían que pasaba que era super raro. Me hicieron un cambio y me dieron otras gafas. Otra vez esperando una semana. Más de un mes sin gafas. Pues con las gafas nuevas también me mareaba pero menos. Fui y me decían que no entendían que pasaba que era muy raro. Al final me he ido a otra óptica y es que estaban mal graduadas y el centro óptico mal puesto. Me he gastado 180€ en perder el tiempo y dar vueltas y no tener gafas que me valgan.
Juan Manuel HernandezHace 2 meses · LUPER Canalejas
Una experiencia magnífica desde el primer momento. El trato es cercano, amable y muy profesional, y se nota que realmente se preocupan por encontrar la mejor opción para cada cliente. El estudio visual fue muy completo y la variedad de monturas es increíble, con opciones para todos los gustos y precios muy buenos. Sin duda, un lugar de confianza al que volveré y que recomiendo totalmente.
Joaquin Moya TárragaHace 2 meses · LUPER San Pedro del Pinatar
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virginia romero abenzaHace 6 meses · LUPER Marcos Redondo
Hoy he estado y me ha atendido Jaime. Muy profesional, sincero y honesto. Me he hecho dos gafas, unas progresivas y otras de lejos con clip para sol. Mis dos amigas son clientas y también han estado hace dos días. Me voy muy satisfecha y deseando recoger mis nuevas gafas
EnriqueHace 2 meses · LUPER Canalejas
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Una atención excepcional, de las que ya no se encuentran fácilmente
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AndreaHace 3 meses · LUPER San Pedro del Pinatar
Llevo varios años acudiendo para hacerme nuevas gafas y estoy encantada. Siempre que puedo cojo cita para la revisión de la vista con Pilar porque es una gran profesional, muy agradable, siempre aconsejando que gafas te quedan mejor y enseñando todos los modelos de la tienda. Sin duda, la recomiendo 100%!
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El trato ha sido espectacular,muy amable y comprometida.
En relación al precio,me he quedado sorprendido,por qué las ultimas gafas que compré me costaron una buena pasta y aquí me llevo dos pares de gafas por poco dinero.
Muy buena impresión .
La recomiendo.
Jonatan Lopez NavarroHace 1 mes · LUPER Canalejas
Acabo de salir de está magnifica óptica y he decir que habéis ganado un cliente, tanto por la variedad que hay de gafas, como por el examen de graduación que ha sido espectacular y José Ángel me lo ha explicado todo super bien y de forma muy profesional. Un crack . Un 100 de 10 por todo lo alto. ..
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He pedido online unas gafas de sol y la atención de Pilar, María y Marián ha sido en todo momento estupendo. El producto perfecto y la presentación genial con una funda monísima + gamuza y líquido para limpiarlas.
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