Cataract

Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment.

Cataract Opacify the eye’s natural lens and limit your ability to see clearly.

Introduction:

cataracts, a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In this article, we will delve into the causes, symptoms, and available treatment options for cataracts.

What are cataracts and how they develop?

Anatomy of the eye: A cataract is when your eye's natural lens becomes cloudy.
Proteins in your lens break down and cause things to look blurry, hazy, or less colorful and other vision problems.

Types of cataracts:

Explore different types of cataracts, including age-related, congenital, secondary, and traumatic cataracts.

Along with Cataract Surgery it’s possible to remove near & Far eyesight glasses through Multifocal & Toric Lenses.

Its possible to remove near & far sight glasses
Needle less Anesthesia
Can resume routine work few hours after cataract surgery.

Symptoms of Cataracts:

How do i know if i have cataract ?

Symptoms : If you have cataract, you may observe:

Cloudy Vision

Sensitivity to Light

Diffuse Light

Colors Appear Faded

Double Vision in One Eye

Changing Prescription of Glasses

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Causes and Risk Factors:

Age: Discuss how aging is the primary risk factor for cataracts. Aging is the most common cause. This is due to normal eye changes that begin to happen after age 40. That is when normal proteins in the lens start to break down. This is what causes the lens to get cloudy. People over age 60 usually start to have some clouding of their lenses. However, vision problems may not happen until years later.

Medical conditions: Explore how certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension, can increase the risk.

Lifestyle factors: Address the impact of smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor nutrition, and prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Diagnosis:

Eye examination: Describe the comprehensive eye examination, including visual acuity test, slit-lamp examination, OCT, and dilated eye examination.Medical history and discussion: Explain the importance of providing detailed information about symptoms and medical history to assist in the diagnosis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes it is possible. Now a days, with the availability of latest phaco refractive surgery techniques, one can get rid of specs for distance as well as near. Along with removal of cataracts, implantation of Toric, Multifocal and EDOF IOLs is performed in these procedures.

You can do without surgery until cataracts interfere with your daily life. However, if your cataract causes blurred vision, glare while driving, or make it impossible for you to complete tasks or enjoy hobbies, then it is time to consider surgery.

When you follow a healthy lifestyle and have a clean diet, the odds of cataracts getting worse may be reduced. By avoiding drugs that increase the risk of cataracts, you can also prevent cataract growth. It includes long-term use of certain eyedrops & medicines for skin and other ailments.As a final safety step, reduce prolonged UV light exposure without shielding your skin. Wear UV protective sunglasses to cut back on cataract growth, even during cloudy days.

Ageing is the most common risk factor related to cataracts. Some risk factors included: Smoking Certain diseases eg Diabetes Taking certain medications Extended unprotected exposure to UV rays