A patient with known cataracts in both eyes has a complaint of gradual vision loss over the past year. His vision has now deteriorated to the point where he is having difficulty reading. What might be the next step?
If the cataracts are significantly impairing the patient's ability to carry out daily activities like reading, the next step should be a discussion about cataract surgery. This procedure involves replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one, which can greatly improve vision.