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Decision FAQ's About Cataract
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Unless the cataract is "mature", cataract surgery is elective;
you do not have to have to rush to decide on surgery. When
making the decision it is important to remember that doing
nothing is an alternative, but you will continue to have blurred
vision. On the other hand, all surgery has some risk, though
with cataract surgery the risk is small. Only you can decide
when the time is right to consider surgery.
If you have any other problems with your eye such as glaucoma, optic nerve damage, corneal disease, or retinal disease such as macular degeneration, then cataract surgery may only partly restore vision. Your eye doctor will discuss with you your chances for regaining vision. Fortunately, because of advances in surgery, removing a cataract no longer needs to be a source of great fear and anxiety. |
