When Should Cataracts be Removed?
Cataracts can be performed at any stage of cataract development. There is no need to wait until your cataract is “ripe” before removing it. Most people choose to have their cataracts removed when the change in their vision starts to cause them difficulties in everyday life.
To reduce the start of cataracts:
- Have regular eye examinations.
- Wear sunglasses when out in the sun.
- Stop smoking.
- Manage other eye diseases, such as diabetes.
Can cataracts be prevented?
There is no proven method of preventing cataracts. It is especially important to have regular eye examinations as eye diseases become increasingly common with age.
Risk factors for cataracts:
- Aging
- Diabetes
- Previous eye surgery or eye injuries
- Smoking
- Excessive sunlight exposure
Leading Ophthalmologists Neil B. Griffin, M.D., and Sarah E. Griffin, M.D., both specialize in cataract, cornea and LASIK surgery. They are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and fellowship trained. Dr. Neil Griffin and Dr. Sarah Griffin are committed to providing world class surgical technologies and the most advanced vision diagnostics to the North and South Carolina areas.
Griffin Eye Center offers the latest in advanced cataract surgery, with more options for Intra-Ocular Lenses (IOL). Cataract surgery is only performed once in a person’s lifetime, so it is important to consider your lens options. Griffin Eye Center was one of the first in the local area to offer the Light Adjustable Lens which is the only lens treated after cataract surgery. To learn more visit https://griffineyecenter.com/advanced-cataract-surgery/ or call (843) 449-6414.