Blue Fin Vision® Featured: Wellbeing Magazine December 2025

Most of us expect our eyesight to change gradually over time. Reading the menu may need a little more light, night driving can feel less comfortable, or colours may seem slightly duller than they once did. For many people, these subtle shifts are caused by the early stages of cataracts, an extremely common change in the eye.

While the word cataract can sound daunting, treatment today is far more sophisticated, gentle and lifestyle-friendly than most people realise. Advances in lens technology and recovery techniques mean the patient experience has changed significantly in recent years.

“Cataracts are simply a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye,” explains consultant ophthalmic surgeon Mr Mfazo Hove. “They tend to develop slowly and can make vision feel hazy, dim or tired. The good news is that treatment has become incredibly refined, and people often have more options than they imagine.”

Below, he answers some of the most common questions people ask once cataracts begin to affect everyday life…