“How do you diagnose cataracts?”
I am a 58 year old male. I want to know how do you diagnose cataracts. How do you diagnose cataracts?
8 Answers
Cataracts are diagnosed during a complete ophthalmologic exam. Some symptoms include clouded or blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, and/or fading or yellowing of colors.
Cataracts are diagnosed by full dilated examination of the eye by an ophthalmologist/MD. Additional visual testing and scans help with the diagnosis.
See an eye care professional and they will do a slit lamp exam.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
It is necessary to undergo an ophthalmic examination to diagnose cataracts. During this visit, your doctor will dilate your eyes and look at the clarity of the lens with various types of equipment to see if the lens is clear or cloudy (cataract).
With a slit lamp examination at your ophthalmologist’s office. Please make an appointment. SO
It takes a complete eye exam including dilation along with occasional other tests to properly diagnose cataracts and to assess if they are worthy of removal.
By symptoms like blurred vision, glare and frequency of spectacles changes. Examination under a slit lamp microphone confirms it.
We first check your vision on the chart. Then we use an instrument called a slit lamp. Visit eyefoundationofamerica.org
