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When Should You See Your Eye Doctor?

Regular eye exams help your doctor see if cataracts are affecting your vision. Have exams as often as your doctor suggests. But if your vision suddenly gets worse, see your doctor right away. It could be an eye problem that needs prompt care. During your eye exams, you can discuss whether surgery is needed for cataracts.

Your Eye Exam
When checking for cataracts, your eye doctor will do the following:

Ask you questions about your health and family history. This helps your doctor rule out other vision problems.
Test your vision to tell how well you see and whether your vision is getting worse. Bring any glasses and contact lenses you wear to your exam.
Examine your eyes. Drops are used to dilate your pupils. This allows your doctor to better see your eyes' lenses. It also lets your doctor check for other problems inside your eye.

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