Lifestyle and home remedies

To deal with symptoms of cataracts until you decide to have surgery, try to:

• Make sure your eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most accurate prescription possible
• Use a magnifying glass to read if you need additional help reading
• Improve the lighting in your home with more or brighter lamps
• When you go outside during the day, wear sunglasses or a broad-brimmed hat to reduce glare
• Limit your night driving

Self-care measures may help for a while, but as the cataract progresses, your vision may deteriorate further. When vision loss starts to interfere with your everyday activities, consider cataract surgery.