Don't Rush into Cataract Surgery  People don't need to rush into
surgery when cataracts are first diagnosed. In most cases,
cataracts are something people can live with for a long time
after diagnosis, eye experts say.  That's because cataracts,
which are a clouding of the lens inside the eye, usually start
small and develop slowly. The exceptions are cataracts caused by
an eye injury or disease or those present at birth, which are
rare.  Most people with cataracts can benefit from an annual eye
exam to check eye health and determine any need for a change in
prescription lenses. Cataracts do cause changes in vision, but
initially glasses and contact lenses can sometimes solve the
problem, according to the National Eye Institute.  Surgery is
necessary only when vision reaches a point that, even with
prescription lenses, a person is unable to see well enough to do
the things he or she wants to do. The decision to have cataract
surgery is usually made by the person in consultation with his
or her eye doctor.  Du