What if I Delay My Cataract Surgery?

A lot of patients who are nervous about having eye surgery, or who want to wait until they have saved up more money, wonder what will happen if they delay their cataract surgery. Fortunately, cataract surgery is generally not an urgent procedure. You can schedule it whenever it is best for you.

Keep in mind, your cataracts will progress. In most cases, postponing your cataract surgery by a few months or even up to a year will not make much difference. However, cataracts that are not removed for several years will continue to become cloudier and more dense. When your cataracts become very dense, the surgical risks increase. Untreated cataracts can eventually lead to blindness.

If you are concerned about when to have cataract surgery, discuss your timeline with your surgeon.