Everything You Want To Know About Cataract
DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU OR ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS DISPLAY ANY OF THE SYMPTOMS, LIKE-
- Poor night vision
- A painless blurring of vision
- Changes in the way you see colors
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Difficulty in identifying faces from a distance
If you feel so, read this blog to get all information about Cataract.
Questions Answered in This Article:
- What is cataract?
- How can you identify the symptoms of cataract?
- How can you treat your cataracts?
- What could happen if you do not have the surgery?
- What are the different types of surgery?
Cataract or Motibindu is a clouding of the lens inside the eye, which is normally clear. A cataract can develop in one or both eyes and is most often caused by natural aging, heredity, or injury. Generally, people above the age of 40 are more susceptible to this treatable disease.
How Can You Identify the Symptoms of Cataract?
- A painless blurring of vision: Leads to blurred, fuzzy, and hazy vision.
- Light sensitivity: Results in glare and undefined images.
- Double vision in one eye: Causes difficulty while driving and daily activities.
- Poor night vision
- Changes in the way you see colors
- Glare in front of eyes while driving
- Difficulty in identifying faces from a distance
What Treatment Options Are Available?
Cataract generally worsens over time. Leaving it untreated won’t threaten vision immediately, but it can eventually disable your eyes.
What Are the Different Types of Surgery?
- Micro Phacoemulsification (MICS)
- Femto-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS)
Mr. Dr. Jaideep Sharma
M.B.B.S. , M.S. , DNB, FICO(U.K.) FAEH, FAICO(Retina & Vitreous)
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