Overview
Cataracts progress slowly and are monitored until vision interferes with daily activity such as reading or night driving. Cataract surgery replaces the clouded lens and is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the U.S.
Common symptoms
- • Cloudy or blurred vision
- • Glare and halos at night
- • Colors appearing faded
- • Frequent glasses prescription changes
When to seek care
- • Vision interfering with driving or reading
- • Sudden vision change (seek urgent care)
- • Annual eye exams after age 60
Specialists who treat cataracts
Providers accepting patients
See allDr. Justin Murphy
Ophthalmology
Gainesville, FL
Dr. Stephen Ivan Campbell
Ophthalmology
Lakeland, FL
Dr. Montserrat Cardona
Ophthalmology
Tamarac, FL
Dr. Emilio Bryan Allen
Ophthalmology
Boca Raton, FL
Dr. William Khan
Ophthalmology
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Raj Reed
Ophthalmology
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dr. Sarah Williams
Ophthalmology
Charleston, SC
Dr. Douglas Raul Allen
Ophthalmology
Kissimmee, FL
Frequently asked questions
- Optometrist or ophthalmologist?
- An optometrist can diagnose and monitor cataracts; an ophthalmologist performs the surgery.
This page is general health education, not medical advice, and does not create a patient relationship. Talk with a licensed clinician about your situation. In an emergency, call 911.