Question 1

please help! what happens to cataracts if you don't remove them?

Accepted Answer

Progression: Almost all cataracts except some that are congenital, will progress to the point of complete blockage of the vision over time.  The rate is variable.  There is a slightly higher risk to treating cataracts in more advanced stages so it is better to have them removed when the vision is functionally disturbed.

Question 2

what happens if you have cataracts and you don't have them removed?

Accepted Answer

Vision will worsen: Once cataract formation has started, there is no know way to reverse it or prevent progression. Inevitably, if the patient lives long enough a cataract will continue to worsen and diminish the vision - even to blindness.  This is usually a gradual process and can be surgically addressed at any point on that continuum.  However, very advanced cataracts do have more surgical complications.

Question 3

am i really more likely to get cataracts if i dont wear sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are many things that have been linked to increase cataracts 
aging, diabetes, certain medications, smoking, trauma, and uv light exposure.  Increase uv light has been showing to increase cataract formation.  A more important reason to wear sunglasses is to prevent damage to the retina which captures the light we see.  Cataracts can be removes, but retinas ca not be repaired once damaged.

Question 4

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 5

what causes cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Time: Most cataracts are caused by age related degeneration in the proteins in the lens of the eye. This degeneration causes the lens to lose its transparency. Cataract formation can be accelerated by trauma, steroids and other medications, diabetes, smoking, excessive ultraviolet light exposure and some other things. See your eye doctor if you suspect cataracts.

Question 6

how to cure cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Cataracts: Cataracts are not reversible, but, if they are affecting your daily activities, they may be removed, and replaced with a clear implant to improve your vision.  Check with your local eye doctor to see if the cataract is mature or "ripe" for surgery...

Question 7

why did i get cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Unusual : At your age, cataracts are very unusual, and caused by something, such as steroid use, chronic eye infection, genetic disease, etc.  You should have a full evaluation to sort out the cause!

Question 8

can you reverse cataracts?

Accepted Answer

No: No.  Cataracts can be removed surgically but cannot be reversed.

Question 9

how long do cataracts last?

Accepted Answer

Forever: A cataract is clouding of the lens of the eye. Once this occurs the only treatment is surgical removal of the affected lens. The decrease in the vision that a cataract causes happens over months to years typically. Someone can go for years before needing to have the cataract removed.

Question 10

what are  cataract symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Visual decline: Cataracts cause a blurring of vision, dimming of color and glare in bright lighting.

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