Cataract problem can be treated
Hazy eye sight or unclear vision are some of the symptoms of cataract, which is the condition whereby the lens of the eyes have become less clear, causing visual difficulty for an individual. Early stage of cataract, which does not affect visual clarity, is common among people above the age of 60. However, as time goes by, the lens of the eye will slowly become cloudier and will eventually lead to complete blindness when the lens become opaque.
Cataract surgery
Cataract can be treated by surgically removed the cloudy lens and replace it with a new artificial eye lens. There are 2 methods of surgery that can be used to treat cataract.
1. The first method is a conventional surgery which require to open a 12-13 millimeter wound in order to replace the new lens with the old one. A patient can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks to fully recover.
2. The second method uses high frequency sound which create a small would of 3 millimeters to remove the old lens and place a new foldable lens in its place. This technique helps to speed up surgery time and does not require the doctor to perform stitching to seal the wound. This way of treating cataract allows the patient to have full function of the eye function again within 2-3 days which is a much faster recovery time compare to conventional technique. As a result, this method has become the standard treatment method for cataract. Although patients with cataract should first receive proper checkup and detailed evaluation of the condition before commencing the surgery so that the doctor can recommend the best way to proceed as well as the appropriate replacement for each individual patient.
In conclusion, the patient doesn’t need to opt for surgery as soon as they are diagnosed with cataract as this condition does take many years to develop. Therefore, on the daily basis, if the patient is not affected visually by the cataract, they can choose to delay the surgery for a later time. Nevertheless, the difficulty of the surgery increases with the development of the cataract, in other words the longer the cataract has developed, the harder it is for the lens to be replaced. Therefore, the patient should check in with the doctor periodically to determine a suitable period for surgery.
