The development of age-related cataracts is typically a slow and gradual process. Initially, you might not even notice any changes in your vision. As the cataract gets worse, you might start noticing different vision problems, including:

• A sensation of cloudy or blurred vision: It might feel as if you’re constantly looking through a slightly dusty or foggy window. Things like reading or seeing people’s faces can become harder due to blurry vision.
• Increasing difficulty with night vision: Driving at night, a common necessity in Jaipur, can become increasingly difficult due to glare from headlights and reduced clarity in low light conditions.
• Heightened sensitivity to light and glare: Bright sunlight, especially during the hotter months here in Rajasthan, or artificial lighting might feel uncomfortably dazzling. You might also notice halos appearing around lights.
• A gradual fading or yellowing of colors: The vibrant hues of Jaipur’s bustling markets and colorful architecture might appear duller or with a yellowish tinge.
• Occasional double vision in one eye: This is more common in the early stages and usually resolves as the cataract matures.
• Frequent need for changes in your spectacle or contact lens prescription: If you find yourself needing new glasses more often, it could be a sign of cataract development.
• Requiring brighter illumination for close-up work: Activities like reading the newspaper or threading a needle might necessitate significantly more light than before.