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Good morning doctors. i have a cataract..my dr said that it got "slightly worse" since the last visit. how do i know when i should have the cataract surgery? is there a window or time frame of safety before i need surgery?
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Only an ophthalmologist or optometrist can answer this and only with direct examination. Good luck.
Answered 10/26/2022
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