Symptom Finder - Treatment of Cataracts
CATARACTS
1. If visual acuity is 20/40 in affected eyes or better nothing need be done.
2. Manage condition such as overexposure to sunlight, smoking, and diabetes mellitus that may accelerate progression of the cataracts.
3. Refer to ophthalmologist if vision gets worse than 20/40 or patient insists.
1. If visual acuity is 20/40 in affected eyes or better nothing need be done.
2. Manage condition such as overexposure to sunlight, smoking, and diabetes mellitus that may accelerate progression of the cataracts.
3. Refer to ophthalmologist if vision gets worse than 20/40 or patient insists.