What do I need to know about cataracts if my loved one has dementia?

Not everyone with dementia has cataracts nor do all patients with cataracts have dementia, but a significant number will have both conditions. Because of this, many individuals may face having a cataract operation while also dealing with dementia.

Cataracts are a very common eye condition. As we get older the lens inside our eye gradually changes and becomes less transparent (clear). A lens that has turned misty or cloudy is said to have a cataract. As a cataract gets worse it can interfere with the individual’s daily living activities. Having cataracts could make things harder to see, make reading difficult, make colors seem washed out, and cause problems with mobility. Cataracts can also cause problems with bright lig

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