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I was born in 1959 with congenital cataract. i was referred to eye specialist in hopes of removing cataract in left eye. i have been self-conscious all these years because my left eye wobbles. will removing cataract help stabilize the eye?

Q: i was born in 1959 with congenital cataract. i was referred to eye specialist in hopes of removing cataract in left eye. i have been self-conscious all these years because my left eye wobbles. will removing cataract help stabilize the eye?

: No I am sorry to say the nystagmus present in the left eye will not improve and neither will the vision. Best of luck.

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Dr. George Yanik answered

No I am sorry to say the nystagmus present in the left eye will not improve and neither will the vision. Best of luck.

Answered 11/11/2022

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A member asked:

I was born in 1959 with congenital cataract. i was referred to eye specialist in hopes of removing cataract in left eye. i have been self-conscious all these years because my left eye wobbles. will removing cataract help stabilize the eye?

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