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Doctor told me i have stage 2 cataracts on my eyes. i know stage 1 is mild and stage 4 is severe. what does stage 2 mean? do i need surgery?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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Only if your: vision has deteriorated. Usually too early, at this stage.

Answered 11/3/2018

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