Objective of the research: To examine the connection between functional quality of life and cataracts. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Participants and Methods: The study included 91 participants. It was conducted online via the Google Forms platform and through written surveys. A questionnaire consisting of five sections was created for this study. The first section focused on demographic data, the second on self-assessment of health status, followed by quality of life, and cognitive and psychological functioning. Results: The results indicated a moderately significant level of connection between functional quality of life and cataracts. A negative correlational factor affecting quality of life was found to be the time elapsed since the diagnosis was made, the longer this period, the greater the negative impact on quality of life and psychological functioning. Regarding cognitive functioning, no significant influence was observed. Conclusion: With the increase of the older population, the prevalence of cataracts among older individuals rises. This study involved 91 participants diagnosed with cataracts, with an average age of 73 years. The sample had a higher proportion of females (56%). Self-assessed health was negatively correlated with visual assessment and the time elapsed since the diagnosis of cataracts. Additionally, the longer the time since diagnosis, the worse the quality of life and psychological functioning. No significant influence on cognitive functioning was observed. The results emphasize the importance of early treatment and avoiding delays in surgical intervention to prevent declines in quality of life related to visual deprivation and to prevent complications from cataract progression.