I am 58 years old. There is a history of cataracts in my family. I have an uncle who had the surgery many years ago, and completely lost his sight. I have an aunt who recently had the surgery which was very successful. I would appreciate any information you can give, and help me chart a direction in dealing with the problem.
Cataracts are common and usually progressive.
Surgery of any type is usually not attempted until the vision has been affected. This usually happens about the time that patients no longer feel comfortable driving at dusk or at night. This usually takes 5-10 years although some cataracts can be very slow growing. As long as you don't notice the cataracts I wouldn't pursue any surgical options. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page.