Cataract Simulator

The purpose of the cataract simulator on this page is to give you an idea of what it’s like to live with cataracts. Using the focal point buttons on the left, you can select the distance of the image, and using the slide below the screen, you can adjust the severity to see how cataracts impact vision.

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Identifying Cataracts

As you age, cataracts are a common condition in which the lens becomes cloudy resulting in blurred vision. This vision problem can be identified with symptoms such as:

Blurred vision
Glare in low-light conditions
Color changes
Decreased vision at night

Pain and redness are not typically associated with cataracts, which can make them difficult to identify or easy to mistake for common vision problems like near- or farsightedness. If left untreated, cataracts can lead to blindness, making it even more important to talk to your eye doctor as soon as any vision difficulties appear.

Your ophthalmologist can identify the type of cataract you have by both origin and location. Each type of cataract has its own specific symptoms and appearance, and only an experienced eye doctor can accurately identify and treat them.

Cataract Treatment

Treatment for cataracts is done through lens replacement surgery in which your natural lens is replaced with an Intraocular Lens (IOL) that is resistant to future cataracts. When used to treat cataracts, this surgery will almost certainly result in farsightedness, requiring you to wear reading glasses for close up work. However, most people find this preferable to the constant blur and vision difficulties associated with cataracts.

This test is a simulation of what your vision may be like if you have cataracts and is not intended as medical advice or to replace examinations and diagnosis from your eye doctor. If you are suffering from any of the symptoms of cataracts, or have visible indications of cataracts, please contact an experienced ophthalmologist in your area to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.