“What is the treatment for cataracts?”
I was diagnosed with cataracts. What is the treatment for cataracts?
4 Answers
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Jason Randall Smith
Optometrist
Cataracts are the normal changes that occur within the lens of the eye. They occur due to UV light exposure, steroid use, medical problems such as diabetes, and aging. Cataracts can be "watched" or monitored over time until or unless they are causing you a visual problem in your personal, professional, and recreational life. Are you OK to drive, are you safe at all times, are there times where you are not seeing something that you should, are all questions that you and your eye doctor should answer before you decide on what to do. Certainly, cataracts can cause a change in an eyeglass prescription which when corrected may provide you adequate and/or clear vision. Contact lenses can be worn even if you have cataracts. At some time, when the cataracts cause a vision problem, things are blurry, you are less safe, or your job or lifestyle are affected, that may be the time when cataract surgery should be considered in order to remove the cloudy lens where the cataract is located and to replace the lens with a new implant. After cataract surgery, you should be seeing very well depending upon your age, health conditions, medications you are taking, and the overall health of the eye. Please see an eye doctor so that you know all of the issues with your eyes and what your alternatives would be. Good luck and best wishes.