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 your eye is mostly water and proteins. As
proteins break down over time, they hang around in your eye. These lingering
proteins can make your lens cloudy, so it's hard to see clearly. This is a
typical though unpleasant part of aging.
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