Cataract: Everything you should know
Treatment options: If your cataract symptoms are mild, you might need a new prescription for glasses or contacts. Cataracts usually worsen over time, though. Eventually, your doctor will likely recommend surgery to remove the cataract. Safety: Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most frequently performed surgeries in the U.S. The chance of any complications is meagre. But it would help if you always discussed the risks of any surgery with your doctor. Some people do have an infection or vision loss after the procedure. Diagnosis: If you have cataract symptoms , see an eye doctor (Ophthalmologist) for a complete exam. The doctor will need to dilate your pupil to see inside your eye. During this test, special eye drops widen your pupil (the black part of the eye). When the pupil is wide open, your doctor checks the health of your eye. Your doctor can see if you have cataracts or other problems and find out how much of your vision is blocked. Function: The lens of y...