Cataracts can be left untreated for a long time if the condition is mild.
Cataract is a common disease in ophthalmology, but it progresses slowly. If the cataract is mild, it can be left untreated for a long period of time and only be followed up for observation.
However, if the cataract condition is more serious, it is still recommended that the patient be treated, otherwise the vision loss caused by cataract will seriously affect the patient’s quality of life. It may also cause secondary glaucoma, secondary uveitis and other complications, which usually need to be treated by surgery, such as cataract ultrasonic emulsification suction combined with IOL implantation.
Patients with cataracts should visit the ophthalmology department of the hospital in a timely manner, and be guided by the doctor after evaluating their condition.