Is there any treatment option for cataract other than surgery?
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Hello, my mother has been diagnosed with hyper mature cataract. Is there any treatment option for cataract other than surgery? She is scared of any sort of invasive procedures. Please provide your suggestions. Thanks.
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@poulami Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss, especially as people age, but they are treatable. As most cataracts develop with age, they cannot be reversed. If cataract is not significantly affecting a person’s lifestyle, it does not require removal. A cataract may not be needed to be removed right away if a person’s lifestyle isn’t significantly affected. In some cases, just by changing the eyeglass prescription may help improve vision. It is a myth that a cataract has to be ripe in order to be removed. However, a cataract diagnosis requires regular monitoring of vision for any changes. But as this is a case of hyper mature cataract, invasive procedure/ surgery is must. In this case timely intervention is highly needed.