Generally, cataract surgery is more prone to complications if the cataract is more advanced. The cataract becomes harder or denser as it matures, and more difficult to remove. However, the critical issue is whether the benefit of the surgery is worth the risk. The decision to proceed with cataract surgery should be based on the person’s visual needs. When the cataract is still mild, it is certainly easier and safer to remove. However, the benefit may be low because the vision is not significantly... more
Almost everyone who lives a long life will develop cataracts at some point. As more Americans live into their 70s and beyond, we all need to know a few cataract basics: risks and symptoms, tips that may delay onset, and how to decide when it is time for surgery, so good vision can be restored. August is Cataract Awareness Month, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages Americans to know their risks, especially people who have diabetes, smoke, or have a family history of cataract. “Cataract... more
