Cataract Surgery

The time has come for me to think about... cataract surgery. The vision in my left eye has been bothering me, so I went to see my ophthalmologist. At times I have been noticing a "smudginess" in the center of my field of vision.

It's caused by a cataract that has been forming, he tells me. Do you want me to put you on the wait list for cataract surgery?

I shouldn't be surprised - years ago, when my mother had her surgery, he mentioned that I had a cataract forming as well.

Yes, if it will help.

Now for the decisions! To get a regular lens (that is totally paid for by OHIP - the Ontario government Health Insurance Plan)? Or to get a specialty lens, which would involve a surcharge? There are a few options. As I read the information the doctor provides, I eliminate the specialty lens that may cause halos around lights at night. I want the best night vision I can get. As I do my online searches, I am thankful that cataract surgery is a medical option available to me - and that I have the internet to help me make a more informed decision.