“Is cataract surgery effective?”

Yes, modern cataract surgery is very effective. Great outcomes, with an excellent safety profile. As with any surgical procedure, a complete candidacy evaluation is required. There are several tests that will be done to determine the exact "power" of the replacement lens that will be used for your procedure. Stephen B. Whiteside, M.D.

Without a doubt, cataract surgery is effective. What is happening to your eyes is that the lens gets cloudy and this can affect your vision. There are many ways to describe a cataract, and there are several types of cataracts. But simply, instead of looking through a clear and clean window (the lens) during the day or at night, seeing clearly gets reduced with time (age-related cataracts). The "window/lens" can appear to be foggy, dull, dim, and possibly even dark depending upon the type of cataract and for how long it has been getting worse. Cataracts can also be affected if you have diabetes or take steroids. Some patients with breathing problems need to use steroid inhalers and they need to be monitored by an eye doctor for cataract development and to have their eye pressures checked to rule out another problem, glaucoma. I would check with your eye doctor so that you know what your corrected vision is, are you safe and comfortable driving, especially at night, and are your cataracts affecting your quality of life, your job, or your hobbies? My policy was for every patient is to fully know all the costs, risks, and benefits of any type of surgery as well as any eye surgery. And it is very important to know what the time-line prognosis may be and any consequences you have in waiting. A 40-year old with mild cataracts will possibly be able to wait as opposed to a 75-year old with more severe age-related cataracts. Your eye doctor knows your eyes and your health the best, so please contact them at your convenience to have all questions and concerns answered. Good luck and best wishes.

Absolutely! Best Regards, Kenmore Optical 1018 Beacon Street Suite 100 Brookline, MA 02446 www.kenmoreoptical.com (617) 505-6419

Yes cataract surgery is effective. If your eye is healthy and your vision is decreased from a cloudy lens which is a cataract then when the cataract is removed and a new lens is put in then you will see clearly.  Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS