When you initially received your cataract diagnoses, it was a very scary situation. You had a million questions running through your head. How will this affect my quality of life? Will I be able to drive? Will my vision ever be the same? Then, once everything sank in, you began to realize that your cataract diagnosis was not the end of the world. In fact, cataracts are a normal part of the aging process. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will develop a cataract. Even better: cataracts are very treatable. Cataract surgery is not only the most frequently performed operation in the United States, with a 98% success rate it is also the most successful surgery performed in the country.
So now you only have one question on your mind; “When Should I Have Cataract Surgery?”
Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery involves removing the clouded lens and, in most cases, replacing it with a clear, intraocular lens implant (IOL). Cataract surgery is a painless outpatient procedure and has the highest success rate of any surgery practiced today. Most patients can resume their normal, everyday function in very little time and can even drive a few days after surgery.
When Should I Have Cataract Surgery?
A cataract should not be removed simply because it is there. As long as the cataract does not directly affect ones quality of life – inhibiting daily activities, like reading, driving, etc. – it does not need to be removed. If the cataract is causing blurred vision that is making it difficult to perform simple, everyday tasks, then cataract surgery may be the best option.
Cataract Surgery in Annapolis
The Anne Arundel Eye Center (AAEC) is a regional leader in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. A consultation with Dr. Samuel Boles, an experienced and knowledgeable board certified Ophthalmologist, will help guide you through your decision and determine if cataract surgery is right for you at this stage. So, if your cataract has begun affecting your quality of life, schedule an appointment with AAEC at your earliest convenience.
Dr. Boles and the eye care specialists at AAEC have helped restore and preserve thousands of patients’ vision. They can help you too!
If you have any questions Cataract Surgery or wish to schedule an appointment with Anne Arundel Eye Center, please contact Dr. Boles, Dr. Kathryn Gurganus Turner, and the eye care specialists here at AAEC by calling 410-224-2010 or Click Here to fill out our contact form. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube as well!
For more eye care advice and information, please take a look at our previous blog posts.
Sources:
Our Readers Want to Know: When Should I Have Cataract Surgery?, VisionAware.org
I think I have some cataracts, so I want to make sure that I get them taken care of. It’s interesting that they can remove cataracts! I like that it has the highest success rate of any surgery practiced. That makes me feel a lot better about having it done!