If i suspect i have cataracts when should i call the doctor?

Eye exam: Typically cataracts are not an emergency. You should have them checked out when you think your vision has diminished.

Cataract: In general, i will check a person's cataracts once a year to make sure they are not having a severe effect on the person's vision.

At your convenience: Not an emergency , but it is good to have an ophthalmologist examine and monitor your cataracts. Your quality of life can be vastly improved if they are treated when there is visual disability

When vision blurry: Not all cataracts require surgery. If best vision is worse than 20/40 or glare is significantly affecting VA, most surgeons prefer to do surgery sooner but depends on pt's sx, risk factors, preferences; also, though no guarantees with any surgery, many patients are less dependent on or free of glasses after surgery; clear lens removal also possible in some pts; info: eyedoc2020.blogspot.com