India, June 30 -- Cataracts are a common condition that involves a painless, gradual decrease in vision. It is often seen in elderly people, though it can occur at any age. Since the symptoms of cataract often overlap with age-related vision issues, people often delay seeking medical help.

Speaking with HT Lifestyle, Dr Swathi Deshpande, consultant ophthalmologist at Dr Agarwal Eye Hospital, Banashankari, Bangalore, shared what the early signs of cataract are and which people are at higher risk of developing the condition, to help us look out for troubling signs and get help in time.

"Cataract is clouding or opacification of the normally clear lens of the eye," she explained. "Cataracts develop when protein cells in the lens break down....