Cataract Surgery When You Have Macular Degeneration
Has anyone here had cataract surgery while also living with macular degeneration? I’ve heard that removing the cataract can sometimes improve overall clarity, but the underlying retinal changes from macular degeneration may still limit vision.
Hi
. What you've heard is correct, as far as I know. Cataract surgery will only resolve the issues caused by the clouded cataracts. Many people do find though that their cataracts were significantly impacting their vision. So, they see a lot of improvement after surgery. Everyone is so different that it's hard to know what the outcome will be for you. I wish I had better answers. Are you having surgery soon? Warmly, Lori (Team Member)
