Cataract ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023

While there is no guaranteed way to prevent cataracts, certain lifestyle measures can help reduce the risk. These include wearing sunglasses with UV protection, quitting smoking, managing diabetes and other health conditions, maintaining a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, and having regular eye check-ups.

At early stages, the visual symptoms of cataracts can sometimes be managed with changes in eyeglass prescription, magnifying lenses, improved lighting, and other visual aids. However, surgery is the only definitive treatment for cataracts, and it is recommended when the cataracts significantly affect daily activities and quality of life.

Cataract surgery is considered safe, but like any surgical procedure, it carries some risks. Potential complications include infection, bleeding, swelling, inflammation, retinal detachment, and posterior capsule opacity ("secondary cataract"). However, serious complications are relatively rare.