ASK A DOCTOR: WHEN SHOULD YOU GET YOUR CATARACTS REMOVED?

Expert opinion from Howard E. Lewine

M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA

Typically, the vision changes associated with cataracts slowly worsen over time. Initially, cataracts might not affect your life too much. You can often successfully manage blurry vision or other symptoms by getting new glasses or contact lenses. However, if your condition worsens, you may eventually decide surgery is the right option. Ultimately, the decision whether to have cataract surgery comes down to how bothersome your symptoms are and whether they are reducing the quality of your life.

Expert opinion from Akshara Mudigonda

MBBS · 2 years of experience · India

Cataract can impair your vision. If severe, can interfere with your day to day activities. They should be removed as early as possible or depending on the severity of impairment of vision. It is best to listen to your ophthalmologist regarding the timing of surgery.

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Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy

M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA

It is usually recommended when it causes significant vision loss.

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