06/19/2026
You need cataract surgery when your cataracts are meaningfully affecting your daily life and updated glasses can no longer adequately compensate. There is no universal timeline. The decision depends on how much your symptoms interfere with activities like driving, reading, and working, as well as the overall health of your eyes. The good news: when you are ready, cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective procedures in medicine.
Wondering if it's time for cataract surgery? Your Macon eye doctor explains the signs, the timing, and what to expect from the decision-making process.