What happens if you let cataracts go untreated?
If left untreated, cataracts will eventually cause total blindness. The good news is that cataracts can be easily treated. The primary treatment for cataracts is surgery to remove and replace the cloudy lens. Cataract surgery is a simple procedure that typically takes just about 15 minutes to complete.
What can go wrong with cataracts?
Potential cataract surgery complications include: Posterior capsule opacity (PCO) Intraocular lens dislocation. Eye inflammation.
How do you get rid of cataracts without surgery?
There is no way to cure or get rid of cataracts once they’ve formed besides cataract surgery. No medication can eliminate existing cataracts, and no eyewear can completely counteract their effects. Some ophthalmologists are seeking nonsurgical solutions, but at this time, no other solution has been found.
How do you tell if your cataracts are getting worse?
Five signs your cataracts are getting worse
- What is a cataract? A cataract is when the natural lens in the eye becomes cloudy. …
- Cloudiness. As mentioned above, cloudiness is a sign that your cataracts are worsening. …
- Incorrect coloring. Do colors appear dull? …
- Double vision. …
- Blindness. …
- Cataract care at CEENTA.
What happens if you wait too long for cataract surgery?
Patients who wait more than 6 months for cataract surgery may experience negative outcomes during the wait period, including vision loss, a reduced quality of life and an increased rate of falls.
What are the 3 types of cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that impairs vision. There are three main types of cataract: Nuclear Sclerotic, Cortical and Posterior Subcapsular. The types of cataracts are classified based on where and how they develop in the eye.
Does cataract surgery restore 20/20 Vision?
Vision Quality After Surgery
Most patients can achieve 20/20 vision as long as they have no other conditions. Conditions that can affect the quality of vision after cataract surgery include: Glaucoma. Corneal scarring.
When should you have cataracts removed?
Consider Your Vision Loss
In most cases, you need surgery when blurry vision and other symptoms of a cataract starts to interfere with daily activities like reading or driving. There is no drug or eye drop to prevent or treat cataracts. Removing them is the only treatment.
Is it better to have cataract surgery early?
Cataracts may become more difficult to be removed once they become mature. This is why many doctors advise patients to have surgery earlier on, as soon as vision is affected on a regular basis.