“Could I have cataracts?”
My vision started to get worse one year ago and I'm afraid that I might have cataracts. Could this happen to me?
6 Answers
A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
It happens to everyone at some point in their lives. See an ophthalmologist to find out.
Cataracts develops slowly most of the time.
Cataracts begin from age 40 years onwards and take many years before surgery is needed. See your doctor for a review.
Cataracts occur not just in older people, but can also occur in people as early as their 40s. An optometrist that can dilate your pupils can evaluate for cataracts. If positive for cataracts, then ask your PCP for a referral to an ophthalmologist for further assessment and treatment.
Of course. See an eye doctor.
Jeffrey D. Gold, MD
Jeffrey D. Gold, MD
