Question 1

once cataracts are fully developed, and you are blind because you can't see through them, can they still be removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Blindness from cataracts is reversible by surgery presuming other eye structures (retina, optic nerve, etc.) are healthy.

Question 2

can only old people get cataracts? i'm 25 years old, and sometimes i can't see well because my vision is cloudy or i see double. could i have cataracts?

Accepted Answer

It : It would be unusual for a 25 year-old patient to have cataracts.  Previous eye trauma, or previous heavy use of steroids can cause cataracts at a young age.  A comprehensive eye examination should reveal the cause of your cloudy vision.

Question 3

will i see benefit when my cataract is removed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your cataract is reducing your vision to the point of interfering with activities, then you will likely see an improvement.

Question 4

if operated upon for cataract, can i see properly thereafter?

Accepted Answer

If it goes well: And the eye is healthy otherwise, should reach expected visual outcome after healing.

Question 5

could you tell me if someone has been operated upon for cataract, can he see properly thereafter?

Accepted Answer

Usually: With modern cataract surgery, the visual results are usually excellent.  Assuming the person does not have any underlying issues with the health of their eye, cataract surgery generally provides excellent vision at distance, usually without glasses.  Patients usually need reading glasses with routine cataract surgery.

Question 6

will my vision improve immediately after having cataract surgery? i need cataract surgery, but i'm worried that i won't be able to see after the surgery. i'll need to return to work as soon as possible after the procedure. how long will it take for my vis

Accepted Answer

Visual : Visual recovery is usually rapid after cataract surgery.  My patients are often able to return to work one or two days after their surgery, depending on the occupation.  Normally only one eye is operated on at time, which will leave your vision unchanged in the eye that is not having surgery .  Your eye surgeon will be glad to advise you about returning to work.  The improvement in vision from cataract surgery should make it all seem worthwhile.

Question 7

i am diabetic operated for cataract one year ago now i see some black clouds in vision. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Cataract surgery involves the optics of the eye.  The retina is the part of the eye attacked in uncontrolled diabetes, with vascular dilation, edema and bleeding.  If you see black clouds you might have hemorrhage, or even a detachment of the retina.  You should see your ophthalmologist right away (not an optometrist).

Question 8

how do cataracts prevent glasses from making you see well?

Accepted Answer

Block light: The eye works like a camera. Glasses function like focusing the camera lens to give the sharpest image. However, a cataract (a clouding of the natural lens in your eye) is more like having dirt on the lens of the camera. This dirt will block the light and decrease the image quality even if the lens is in perfect focus.

Question 9

are you able to see what's happening during cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on anestheia: If eye drop anestheia (topical) is used without an injection, you will see lights but not specific details of the surgery.  If an injected block of anesthetic is used (retrobulbar, peribulbar block), you might not see anything at all because the optic nerve itself might be affected by the anesthetic. I use topical and people are not bothered by what they see.

Question 10

am i going to go blind?  is a cataract blocking my vision; sometimes i see ok, sometimes not good?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Cataracts generally develop gradually and slowly with rare exception.  They may be more noticeable during certain lighting conditions. If your vision is deteriorating, see an eye doctor to get a proper diagnosis and rule out other conditions.

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Will i see benefit when my cataract is removed?

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If operated upon for cataract, can i see properly thereafter?

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Could you tell me if someone has been operated upon for cataract, can he see properly thereafter?

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Will my vision improve immediately after having cataract surgery? i need cataract surgery, but i'm worried that i won't be able to see after the surgery. i'll need to return to work as soon as possible after the procedure. how long will it take for my vis

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I am diabetic operated for cataract one year ago now i see some black clouds in vision. what should i do?

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How do cataracts prevent glasses from making you see well?

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