Medications
A small number of adults and children with cataracts may benefit for a short time from eyedrops that widen (dilate) the pupil. These eyedrops increase the amount of light getting into the eye. They may also be used in children under age 2 who have cataracts, to prevent loss of vision until surgery can be done.
Medication Choices
What To Think About
There is currently no medicine that will cure cataracts.
Author:
Jeannette Curtis
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
Last Updated: 10/01/2007
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