{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/can-you-remove-cataracts-without-surgery\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/can-you-remove-cataracts-without-surgery\/","headline":"Can you remove cataracts without surgery?","name":"Can you remove cataracts without surgery?","description":"Cataracts got you down? Dr. Erik Chotiner explains the only way you can get rid of them for good in this short video...","datePublished":"2021-02-19","dateModified":"2026-02-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/#Person","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/can-you-remove-cataracts-without-surgery-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.thumbnail.jpg","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/can-you-remove-cataracts-without-surgery-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.thumbnail.jpg","height":450,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/can-you-remove-cataracts-without-surgery\/","about":["Cataract surgery"],"wordCount":322,"articleBody":"Can you remove cataracts without surgery?Currently, there is no medical treatment to reverse or prevent developing cataracts.Cataracts\u00a0can only be removed surgically. We use lasers or ultrasound to emulsify the cataract into small pieces, which we then vacuum from the eye.Cataract surgery at Memorial Eye Institute is for those who:Have been diagnosed with cataractsHave vision problems that interfere with their daily activitiesWant better vision to improve their quality of lifeAfter a thorough eye exam, you and your doctor will determine if cataract surgery is an option for you. They will give you additional information about the procedure that will allow you to make an informed decision about whether to proceed.Fortunately, cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common procedures performed in the United States and worldwide, with over 3 million performed annually in this country alone.The decision to have cataract surgery is an important one that only you can make. If you’d like to restore your vision and eliminate your need for glasses,\u00a0book your free appointment\u00a0using our online scheduler, or give us a call on (717) 996-3016.\u00a0Share This Story\t\t\tHome \u00bb Cataract surgery \u00bb Can you remove cataracts without surgery?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch for:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind us#text-2 li { border-color:#e1b768;}Get a free appointment and find out if LASIK could help you\t\t\tThe first step to free yourself from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses is to book a free suitability appointment. Book below to discover your options and get an answer about whether LASIK is right for you.BOOK AN APPOINTMENT\t\tFix your cataracts AND read again without glassesMany people have cataract surgery without knowing they have different treatment options. Book a free appointment today, and we\u2019ll show you how you can restore clear vision AND free yourself from the hassle of reading glassesBOOK AN APPOINTMENTRecognized Leaders in Harrisburg LASIK Eye SurgeryProviding advanced & personalized VISION CORRECTION to Central Pennsylvania communities"}