What is meant by mature or non mature cataract?

Cataract: A mature cataract is one in which the entire lens in the eye has become cloudy, and immature cataract is one in which there is still some clear area in the lens.

Readiness : The terms mature and non mature cataract relate to the cataracts readiness to be electively removed. Mature cataract has significant visual symptoms of blurry vision, glare from light sources, and general overall interference with normal activities of daily living. A non-mature cataract has far fewer symptoms.

Cataracts: Can be described by how cloudy they appear to be. Mature cataracts are considered those in which the clouding has developed enough to significantly affect the vision. Non-mature cataracts are those with earlier degrees of clouding.

Mature cataract: Many people reference this differently. Some doctors use the word "mature" to mean they believe you should have surgery. Others mean the cataract has turned completely opaque (white or brown) and the vision is very poor.

Mature cataract: Mature cataract usually mean: best corrected vision is worse than 20/40 or glare is significantly affecting VA, most surgeons prefer to do surgery sooner but depends on pt's symptoms, risk factors, preferences; Maalso, though no guarantees with any surgery, many patients are less dependent on glasses & even glasses free after surgery which helps many in decision process: eyedoc2020.blogspot.com