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Appointment for an eye exam and he discovered that i have cataracts in both eyes. my od wants to wait a year. so why wait?
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It depends: It depends on how much the cataracts are affecting your vision. If you are only minimally affected (few symptoms, not routinely frustrated by visual symptoms) then the surgery wont make a large improvement in vision and it wont be covered by insurance. The symptoms and vision will get worse and then it may make sense to operate. You will have improved vision after surgery and it will be covered.
Answered 10/6/2017
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Cataract S timing: 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 soon but depends on pt's sx, pt's risk factors, pt's preferences; also, though no guarantees with any surgery, many patients are less dependent on glasses & even glasses free after surgery which helps many decide for surgery soon. eyedoc2020.blogspot.com
Answered 10/16/2014
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