3.
Some say that a cataract should be removed only when it is“matured”, is
that true? When is a good time?
By the time a cataract is matured, an eye's vision is most probably very
very blurred. Certainly a matured cataract can still be removed at this
stage, but it is also true that removal with modern techniques is more
difficult and potentially more hazardous. Corneal edema will be more
severe and recovery of vision may take longer. Removal of a visually
significant cataract before it reaches the mature stage is now
advisable. However, what constitutes “visually significant” is not an
unyielding rule. A safe rule of thumb is if your cataract does not
bother your eyesight, you do not need to have it removed. If you are in
doubt, you should undergo a full examination with your eye doctor. If
you are still in doubt, seek more opinion from a different doctor.
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Normal view of a soccer stadium
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Same stadium viewed through a cataract
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