Myths About Cataract surgery

Cataracts only affect older people:

While age is a major risk factor, cataracts can occur in younger individuals due to genetics, trauma, or certain medications. 

Cataracts need to be "ripe" before surgery:

Early surgery can restore vision and prevent further complications, rather than waiting for the cataract to mature. 

Cataract surgery is painful and has a long recovery:

Modern techniques make the surgery relatively painless, and most patients recover within a few days. 

Cataracts can spread from one eye to the other:

While the risk factors are similar, cataracts typically develop independently in each eye. 

Cataract surgery is a very risky procedure:

While all surgeries carry some risk, cataract surgery is considered one of the safest and most effective. 

Cataracts can come back after surgery:

While a secondary cataract (posterior capsule opacification) can occur, it's not a recurrence of the original cataract. 

Eye drops or diet can cure cataracts:

Surgery is the only effective treatment for cataracts.