Which treatment is NOT typically used for cataracts?

The treatment not typically used for cataracts is a corneal transplant. Cataracts are characterized by the clouding of the eye's natural lens, which leads to decreased vision. The standard treatment for cataracts involves lens replacement surgery, where the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens.

Using eye drops to treat cataracts is not effective as there are no eye drops that can reverse or cure the condition; therefore, this is not a standard treatment. Monitoring until surgery is necessary is a common approach for patients with early-stage cataracts who may not yet have significant vision problems, allowing for timely intervention when necessary.

A corneal transplant, however, is a procedure intended for conditions that affect the cornea itself, such as keratoconus or corneal dystrophies, rather than the lens. Since cataracts specifically involve the lens of the eye, a corneal transplant does not address the underlying issue of cataract development and is not utilized as a treatment for cataracts.