The yellowing of the lens makes it difficult to see the color blue. There are two other ways cataracts can form. Steroid use is linked to cataract formation and trauma to the eye can cause a cataract to form. It is always in the patient's best interest to assess the right time for surgery for themselves. I tell my patients if decreased vision secondary to cataract is adversely affecting their quality of life, then it may be time to consider surgery.
Cataract surgery is one of the most advanced procedures in the world.
In the hands of an experienced, capable surgeon, cataracts are also one of the most successful surgical procedures performed to date. The surgery is performed on an out-patient basis and in most cases, vision is improved within 1 week after surgery is performed.