Cataracts cause clouding of the clear lens of the eye leading to either diminished vision or degrade the quality of vision.
Most cataracts develop due to ageing, but they can occasionally occur in infants and young children too.
Management of Cataract involves surgical removal of the natural cataractous lens and replace it with an artificial one, called Intraocular Lens (IOL). The artificial lens used is durable and usually lasts a lifetime.
Cataract surgery is performed to treat cataracts. Cataracts can cause blurry vision and increase the glare from lights. If a cataract makes it difficult for you to carry out your normal activities, your doctor may suggest cataract surgery.
When a cataract interferes with the treatment of another eye problem, cataract surgery may be recommended. For example, doctors may recommend cataract surgery if a cataract makes it difficult for your eye doctor to examine the back of your eye to monitor or treat other eye problems, such as age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
In most cases, waiting to have cataract surgery won’t harm your eye, so you have time to consider your options. If your vision is still quite good, you may not need cataract surgery for many years, if ever.
