Cataract surgery is suitable when lens clouding is a major reason that reading, screens, or near tasks have become difficult.
When cataracts are likely to be the cause
Other issues such as incorrect glasses or macular disease must be ruled out.
- Blur or shadowing on words even with updated spectacles
- Needing much stronger light or magnification than before
- Letters appearing washed out or doubled rather than simply too small
- Cataracts visible on examination that correlate with your symptoms
- Desire to improve comfort for reading, hobbies, and paperwork
Planning lens choice for near tasks
The type of implant affects how much you rely on reading glasses afterwards.
- Monofocal lenses targeting distance, accepting reading glasses for close work
- Monovision or blended vision, with one eye set slightly nearer
- Multifocal or extended‑range lenses to increase spectacle independence
- Discussion of your typical reading, screen, and hobby distances
- Trial with contact lens monovision if considering that approach
