Cataract Treatment Questions

Deciding whether to have cataract treatment is an important decision and there are numerous factors to consider. It is important to make an informed decision. Questions which you may be asking the ophthalmologist or your optician, may include:

Do I have cataract in both my eyes?
What will happen if I don’t have treatment yet?
What type of cataract do I have?
How many surgeries have you performed?
What is your success rate?
Does cataract surgery hurt?
When can I go back to work following surgery?
Will my vision be made worse following cataract surgery?
Can I still have my eyes lasered after cataract surgery?
Can both eyes be treated at the same time?
Will I need to wear glasses following cataract treatment?
Is cataract surgery painful?
Is cataract hereditary?
Will i have to pay for cataract surgery?

Many of these questions have been answered in this cataract guide, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. To find your local optician/eye surgeon, visit the Find page.

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