How Are They Diagnosed Cataract

How Are They Diagnosed?
Although you might think you have a cataract, the only way to know for sure is by having an eye examination. Should your eyecare professional find a cataract, he or she can monitor it and advise you about any future treatment.

Treatment Options
In most cases, the only cataract treatment option is surgery. Your eyecare professional will remove your clouded lens and, in most cases, replace it with a clear, plastic lens. Cataract surgery is quite successful in restoring vision. In fact, it is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States, with more than one million surgeries done each year.

If your eyecare professional finds a cataract, it may be several years before you need surgery. In fact, you might never need surgery. If you have a cataract, it's important to have your vision tested regularly. That way, you and your eyecare professional can determine when you might need treatment.

Slowing Down Cataract Development
Currently, there is no cataract cure or way of reversing cataracts, and it may not be possible to prevent them. But there are some things that you can do to possibly slow down the rate at which they form. Some of these cataract prevention measures include:

Regular eye exams
Certain lifestyle and dietary changes.