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Suggest Progression Time For Cataract Infection
My grandfather has been diagnosed with stage 2 cataract in the right eye and stage 1 in the left. The doctor suggests a surgery to before it progresses to the 3rd stage. How much time vaguely does it take for the cataract to progress from one stage to the other?
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
Hello,
The pace of cataract progression varies with each individual. In some cases, cataracts may take years to develop, while in other cases early-stage cataracts will never progress to a degree that requires treatment. In certain cases, cataract progression may be accelerated by the following factors:
1. Environmental factors, such as long-term exposure to UV rays.
2. Diabetes, chronic vitamin deficiencies, or other medical conditions.
3. The use of certain medications, especially steroids.
4. Underlying eye conditions such as glaucoma, iritis, or trauma to the eye.
In the past, doctors advised patients to wait until cataracts were "ripe"-or, reached advanced stages-to pursue treatment. Today, however, it is considered ideal to treat cataracts as early as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
The pace of cataract progression varies with each individual. In some cases, cataracts may take years to develop, while in other cases early-stage cataracts will never progress to a degree that requires treatment. In certain cases, cataract progression may be accelerated by the following factors:
1. Environmental factors, such as long-term exposure to UV rays.
2. Diabetes, chronic vitamin deficiencies, or other medical conditions.
3. The use of certain medications, especially steroids.
4. Underlying eye conditions such as glaucoma, iritis, or trauma to the eye.
In the past, doctors advised patients to wait until cataracts were "ripe"-or, reached advanced stages-to pursue treatment. Today, however, it is considered ideal to treat cataracts as early as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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