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@empara I see that you have asked this question several times over the past few months on Connect. Since we are not medical professionals, we cannot tell you whether you should use the drops or not.

In another post, you mentioned that the doctor advised you to have cataracts removed, but you don't think it is necessary because you don't wear glasses.

In fact, glasses don't help cataracts, which happen when the clear lens on the eye becomes cloudy. And in early days of cataracts, the only symptoms you might have are "halos" around lights at night, a feeling that you need to turn lights on more often in lower light situations, or slight "yellowing" of colors.

It seems you don't fully trust your doctor's advice. Or perhaps he just doesn't explain things well enough for you to understand his reasoning. Perhaps it is time to consider a change.

Have you though about bringing someone along to your appointment to ask questions, or maybe you would like to see a new ophthalmologist?

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@sueinmn
Thank you so much for your comment.
Will have to ask to see another ophthalmologist.

@sueinmn
I so appreciate reading these informative insightful comments.
I don’t have all the high drama eye conditions mentioned on this site just glaucoma with continuing drug reactions when on 4 drugs a day(2 prescriptions) I’m having cataract stent surgery next week to hopefully only need 1 eye drop prescription. After reading all this info I’m wondering if it will work as laser treatment didn’t change a thing. 🤔Hope for the best! Have a good day everyone.