I found a surgeon I like. He says my left eye has a cataract that qualifies for removal. My right eye has a cataract that can wait, but I'd probably want it done 2 weeks after the left.
I asked can I wait a year for surgery. My Dr said "a conservative approach would be OK to wait a year maybe more, but call us if you want it done sooner"
I can still see OK with my current glasses. I see signs better driving than my younger family members. I'm OK driving at night, but now that I know my vision can't be improved by new glasses I'm considering getting surgery sooner. Basically I have trouble with glare from sun or direct lights. Now that I'm aware that the cataract is a "cloud" in my eyes lens it bugs me.
I have 2 friends that are older than me that won't drive at night at all. One was told he'd benefit from cataract surgery the other hasn't been to eye doc in years but from what he tells me surgery might help him too. Both of them say" let me know how yours goes", but I feel like a guinea pig.
Anyone here avoiding surgery and have cataracts they "live with"? Anyone had the surgery? Please share your experiences. Thank you.