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When Should Cataract Surgery Be Performed? How Is the Decision Made?

Most people who are diagnosed with cataracts during an eye exam end up asking the same question: Do I need to have surgery right away, or can I wait? There’s no single answer to this question, but it’s not entirely unclear either. The criteria that guide the decision are clear. What causes confusion are two conflicting pieces of advice that have been circulating for years.…

What Is a Cataract? Symptoms, Causes, and the Diagnostic Process

Most people who leave an eye exam hearing the phrase "you’re starting to develop cataracts" go home with the same two questions: How serious is this, and what should I do? The statement itself can be alarming, because cataracts are still commonly associated with vision loss—and even blindness—among the general public. In reality, a cataract is a natural…