Cataracts
Cataracts are cloudy formations on the lenses of the eyes, causing blurry and cloudy vision. Cataracts are progressive — if left untreated, they continue expanding and eventually cause complete blindness. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in older individuals, even though they’re extremely treatable.
If diagnosed early, your eye doctor can treat cataracts with specialized glasses and eye drops. However, if allowed to persist, your eye doctor may need to resort to aggressive surgical methods to remove cataracts. If your vision seems hazy or cloudy and the colors seem duller than usual, you should immediately contact your optometrist.