When Cataracts Close the Curtains on Your Vision
Published: 6 July 2020 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: A cataract is clouding of the normally clear lens inside the eye. Symptoms can include blurred or hazy vision, glare, halos, faded colours and difficulty seeing at night. Early cataracts may be monitored or managed with an updated prescription; surgery is considered when vision changes affect everyday life.