Do I Need Cataract Surgery?

Is it time to consider surgery?

Cataracts cause a clouding of the lens of the eyes, which can cause blurry vision. This progressive condition is common in individuals between 40 and 50. The NIH reports that more than half of Americans over 80 have cataracts or have had surgery to remove cataracts. Here are the signs our El Paso, TX, eye doctors Drs. Dennis Reiter, Devin Williams, and Samuel Favela look for to determine if you should get cataract surgery.

Your Daily Routine Has Become Too Difficult to Perform

Severe cataracts can make your vision so cloudy that you may no longer be able to enjoy your everyday activities. If you also find that day-to-day activities such as cleaning, cooking or watching TV have gotten too difficult, it may be time to talk to our El Paso, TX, team about getting cataract surgery.

Driving at Night is Impossible

Being able to drive wherever you need to go is essential, but when you have cataracts, you may notice that driving has become more difficult. If you drive at night, you may see halos around lights or a severe glare, making driving dangerous for yourself and others. Surgery may be necessary if you need people to drive you around or if you avoid driving at night due to cataracts.

You Develop Double Vision

At some point or another, most cataract patients we see eventually develop double vision in at least one eye. When this happens, this makes doing just about anything nearly impossible. It’s essential to call our eye care team immediately to determine if cataracts are the reason for this sudden change.

The World Has a Yellow Tint

Along with blurry vision, cataracts can cause a brown or yellow hazy over your vision. Not only is this annoying, but this can also dramatically impact your vision and quality of life. When this has happened, it’s a sign that now could be the right time for cataract surgery.

If you have cataracts and want to know if it’s time for surgery, call Vision Associates of El Paso in El Paso, TX, at (915) 532-3937 to schedule a consultation with Drs. Dennis Reiter, Devin Williams, and Samuel Favela.

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