If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with cataracts, you're not alone. According to Prevent Blindness, an estimated 70% of people will have developed cataracts by age 75. If your eye doctor recommends cataract eye surgery, you might wonder the purpose of such a surgery. There are many benefits that come with this type of surgery, and today we'll take a closer look at a few of them.

Lessen the Effects of Your Symptoms

The main symptoms of cataracts are blurred vision, dulled colors, and trouble seeing at night, just to name a few. Cataract eye surgery will correct those symptoms and give your everyday quality of life a boost. If you're worried about your overall eye health and vision, you'll want to seriously consider surgery to correct the problem. This is a common procedure with a very high success rate.

Improve Your Vision

After your surgery, you'll experience fewer symptoms, and your vision will improve. You might be impressed by just how quickly your vision improves. Patients report clearer vision as soon as the same or next day following surgery. Your vision will continue to improve as your eyes adjust and your brain gets used to the new, artificial lens placed over your eye. If you're ready to see better and enjoy improved, uncorrected vision, it's time to talk to your eye doctor about this effective surgery. The results can improve your vision to such an extent that your entire life is improved.

Become a Safer Driver

Many older folks stop driving as their vision begins to worsen. With the development of cataracts, driving at night can become unsafe. If you want to continue driving but are concerned about safety, having cataract surgery can help minimize those fears. You'll be able to see much more clearly, even at night. Perhaps more importantly when it comes to safe driving, you'll no longer see halos around lights at night. If your doctor has recommended that you stop driving due to failing vision, it's worth the time to ask about having cataract surgery.

If you need cataract eye surgery, we're here to help. Our office team is friendly and helpful and will help you with all aspects of your surgery. Contact Northern Eye Center PA today to schedule a consultation to learn more. We look forward to hearing from you soon!