Individuals with cataracts should not consider surgery if they are:
- asymptomatic,
- have a good quality of life and
- continue to engage actively in their interests with no limitation.
Surgery is recommended for individuals who are symptomatic and experience the limitation of their daily activities or reduced enjoyment of their activities of interest.
In addition, for several patients with certain anatomical changes including a thick lens and shallow anterior chamber which predispose to primary angle closure, early cataract extraction may be recommended to prevent the development of chronic angle-closure glaucoma [1].
References:
1. Michelle Stephenson, Contributing Editor. Angle-Closure: PIs vs. Cataract Surgery. Reviewofophthalmology.com. Published April 10, 2018. Accessed December 16, 2019.
