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Hi doctors. i am a 63 year-old man. many of my friends are having cataract surgery. my ophthalmologist said that i am still good. how will i know when i may need cataract surgery? what symptoms will i develop?

Q: hi doctors. i am a 63 year-old man. many of my friends are having cataract surgery. my ophthalmologist said that i am still good. how will i know when i may need cataract surgery? what symptoms will i develop?

: Cataracts are a common eye condition that often occurs as people age. A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye, which leads to a decrease in vision. In the early stages, cataracts may not cause any noticeable symptoms, but as they progress, they can cause a range of vision problems. Keep getting checked regularly.

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Cataracts are a common eye condition that often occurs as people age. A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye, which leads to a decrease in vision. In the early stages, cataracts may not cause any noticeable symptoms, but as they progress, they can cause a range of vision problems. Keep getting checked regularly.

Answered 5/19/2023

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A member asked:

Hi doctors. i am a 63 year-old man. many of my friends are having cataract surgery. my ophthalmologist said that i am still good. how will i know when i may need cataract surgery? what symptoms will i develop?

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