Are There Viable Alternatives to Cataract Surgery?
As you age, the chances are that you will suffer from cataracts on some level. Basically, cataracts occur when your eyes’ lenses become cloudy and damaged, resulting in blurred vision and deteriorated sight. In most cases, this can be corrected through cataract surgery.
However it’s worth exploring your options before you commit to surgery. And fortunately, there are a few – especially for those with early stage cataracts.
As always, the rest of this article is meant to be informational only. You should always speak with your eye doctor before committing to any of the following alternatives. It’s also worth noting that most of the options listed below are temporary, and you will have to have laser eye surgery at some point to properly restore your vision.
Temporary Vision Correction
Those with cataracts which aren’t too bad could consider using some form of temporary vision correction in the form of glasses or contact lenses. Although this won’t stop the progression of your cataracts, it could give you years of perfect vision before surgery becomes a must.
We’d highly recommend speaking to your local optometrist to see if glasses are a viable option for your needs. It’s also important to understand that you will have to upgrade your glasses from time to time as your vision continues to worsen.