Before the appointment
Note which tasks are difficult, when the change began and whether one or both eyes are affected. Bring your glasses, prior prescriptions, previous eye-operation records and a list of medicines and health conditions.
If you use eye drops or contact lenses, note their names or bring the packaging. Tell the clinic if you need language, mobility or caregiver support so it can advise you before the visit.
Questions about diagnosis and timing
Ask what the examination shows and whether the cataract explains the symptoms you notice. Ask what may happen if you monitor it for now, what changes should prompt an earlier review and whether another eye condition also affects vision.
Surgery timing is based on symptoms, examination, risks and your own needs. A cataract does not have to be operated on solely because it has been noticed, and a webpage cannot set a personal timetable.
Questions if surgery is discussed
Ask which procedure and lens category are being considered, what glasses may still be needed, what the main risks and alternatives are, and how follow-up is organised. Confirm which pre-operative measurements are required and whether existing reports can be used.
Before leaving, make sure you know whom to contact with questions and how to get written instructions. The hospital team can confirm the appointment and practical details for a consultation in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi.