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Cataracts

Questions to ask your doctor

If you have cataracts, you can talk with your doctor to find out more.

Here are some questions you might want to ask.

Why did I get cataracts?
Do I have them in just one eye or in both eyes?
How do they affect my sight now and how will they do so in the future?
Should I watch for any symptoms?
Should I change anything about the way I live?
Is there anything I can do to stop my cataracts from getting worse?
What kinds of tests do I need?
Can my cataracts be treated?
Do I need surgery to take them out?
What kind of operation can I have?
How much better will I be able to see after surgery?
How long will it take me to get better?
What are the risks of an operation?
What will happen to my eyesight if I don't have surgery?

This information was last updated on Mar 06, 2009

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