While a comprehensive eye examination by an eye care practitioner can determine for certain if you have a cataract forming, there are a number of signs and symptoms which may indicate a cataract. Among them are: Blurred or hazy vision where colors may seem yellowed; The appearance of dark spots or shadows that seem to move when the eye moves; A tendency to become more nearsighted because of increasing density of the lens; Double vision; A gradual loss of color vision; A stage where it is easier to see without glasses; The feeling of having a film over the eyes; and An increased sensitivity to glare, especially at night.

What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding or darkening that develops in the normally clear lens of the eye. This prevents the lens from properly focusing light on the retina at the back of the eye, resulting in a loss of vision. A cataract is not a film that grows over the surface of the eye.