Although not exact as symptoms vary at different stages. These examples are provided to assit you in understanding possible symptoms you may experience. Larger images are available by clicking on the image of your choice.
CATARACT
A Cataract is a clouding of your lens which leads to decrease in vision. Symptoms may include decrease in color, blurry vision, halos around light. Cataracts ussualy develop slowly and could effect both or one eye.
Nearsightedness "myopia" is where foreground objects are clear and distant objects appear blurry. Whereas farsightedness "hyperopia", distant objects are clear and objects in the foreground appear blurry.
RETINAL DETACH
If a retina detachment is occurring you could experience an increase in 'floaters' combined with a symptom referred to as a 'curtain'. Which could be a dark grey shadow that moves across your eye.
Also know as "color vision deficiency" is the decreased ability to see differences in color. Two main types are red-green and blue-yellow. Complete absence of color is extremely rare.
Questions?
We recognize certain symptoms may be considered more severe than others and should be examined by a Physician immediately. If you have concerns for your eye health and would like to schedule an appointment. Please contact our office and our helpful staff will guide you through the process.
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