Currently, there are no medications, eye drops, or exercises that can cure or reverse cataracts. The only effective treatment is a highly common and safe surgical procedure. During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens (intraocular lens or IOL). Because you have cataracts in both eyes, the surgeon will typically operate on one eye first, allow it to heal for a couple of weeks, and then perform the procedure on the second eye. In the early stages, new prescription glasses or brighter lighting can help, but surgery is the only definitive cure when cataracts begin to interfere with your daily activities.

Yes, a repeat laser procedure (called an enhancement) can often be performed to correct a return of minus power, provided your cornea remains sufficiently thick and healthy. Your ophthalmologist will need to run detailed scans to determine if you are a safe candidate. Unfortunately, there are no medicines or eye drops that can permanently correct or reverse minus power. If a repeat surgery is not advisable, wearing glasses or contact lenses will be necessary. Please consult your eye surgeon to evaluate your eyes and discuss the safest options for your specific case.