Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD A cataract is a cloudiness that forms on the eye's natural lens, causing blurry ...

We don't pay much attention to our eyes until there's a problem. Most of us wait until daily life or reading becomes blurry, "floaters" invade our vision or glare from the headlights of oncoming cars ...

If you're nearsighted, have had cataract surgery ... doctor may give you the option to use a laser to reduce the floaters or have surgery to take out the vitreous gel and clear the floaters.

It’s more common among people who are nearsighted, have had eye surgery or have cataracts or diabetes. Signs and symptoms: Flashes of light, floaters, lines or circles in your field of vision.