Do you live in Rapid City, SD, and have cataracts? Should you go ahead and have cataract surgery or can you wait? You can talk to us about it at Slingsby and Huot Eye Care Associates. Our ophthalmology professionals can answer the question "Is Cataract Surgery Right For You?"

How is Your Health? 

While cataracts tend not to hurt people's eyes, they can pose a problem for those who have high blood pressure, diabetes or are obese.

How Long Have You Had The Symptoms? 

If the symptoms have been around a while and you are comfortable, then you could wait. But if they are causing issues that not even glasses or other items can fix, then you should ask your doctor about cataract surgery.

Do Cataracts Affect Your Ability To Do Your Job?

If you can do your work and are not negatively affected, then you could feasibly put off the surgery until a later time. The same question could be applied to your ability to do things like drive.

Your doctor will also want to know whether you have had other eye surgery or if you have any other conditions involving your eye - like an inflamed iris. That could affect whether or not you need cataract surgery.

You can get a lot of benefits from cataract surgery, including helping you get some vision back and reducing the need for glasses. It is a routine surgery that is often done on an outpatient basis. Have a discussion with your doctor about whether or not this is the right option for you - you could get by with glasses or a magnifying glass or just use brighter lighting.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Ophthalmology Professionals at Rapid City, SD

Do you have any other questions about cataract surgery? We can answer them for you at Slingsby and Huot Eye Care Associates. Call us today at (605) 719-9499 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor.