
Ask the Expert: Can cataracts grow back after surgery?
Answer provided by Dr. Mitchell Gossman, M.D., ophthalmologist at Eye Associates of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud Question: Can cataracts grow back after surgery? Well, yes, in a way. First, though, a review of what a cataract is and how it’s removed. The cataract is a clouding of the lens within your eye that is interfering with vision. The cataract happens to be about the same size and shape as an M&M candy. It’s also similar in that the cataract has two layers: The outer “c