Is there a difference between cataract and glaucoma??
Cataract occurs as a result of crystalline lens opacification, while glaucoma occurs as a result of high intraocular pressure, which can lead to a permanent recession in the field of vision and vision in general.
What are the causes of cataract and is there a way to prevent it??
Cataract usually occurs as a result of aging (after the age of fifty years)
But it can also occur in conjunction with some diseases such as: diabetes mellitus, after exposure to certain medications such as cortisone, or as a result of direct injury to the eye
Can cataracts happen to children??
Yes… There is an important type of cataract that occurs in children associated with certain genetic diseases or without. Diagnosis and treatment are very important at this young age to improve visual acuity throughout life.
How can I suspect that there is cataract in my eyes??
If there is a gradual decrease in the level of vision, cloudy vision is blurry, double vision, seeing halos or glare that disturbs vision, or the appearance of white or brown hue in the place of the human eye in the middle of the iris
Cataract does not cause redness, eye pain or excessive tears
They have told me to leave the cataract until it become more dense, is this correct?
Completely incorrect. Leaving cataract until its advanced stages causes a severe decline in vision and can result in severe problems including high intraocular pressure (complicated glaucoma) that has its negative impact on the optic nerve
With the development of cataract removal surgeries, it has become easy to remove by ultrasound (phacoemulsification) and/or using femtolaser (Femtocataract) and there is no need to be patient with it until it is ossified to remove it surgically.
Is cataract dangerous and what happens if I neglect it?
The presence of cataracts by itself is not dangerous because it is a sign of aging. Sometimes, when neglected, cataracts cause complications such as uveitis (inflammation inside eye), high intraocular pressure (glaucoma), after which treatment becomes urgent. Therefore, we advise everyone to see a doctor when you do not feel comfortable with vision.
When should my cataract removal be removed??
There is no specific time for this, but when you find that the level of vision has declined to a degree that affects your activity, it is recommended to deal with it by removal
Does cataract return after being removed??
Definitely cataract (the lens of the eye) doesn’t come back because when removed in the first operation.
Sometimes opacities occur on the lens capsule (about 20%) and you need one laser session in a lifetime to polish the lens. The laser session is done in the clinic and not the operations and takes less than one minute after that you will enjoy your sight all your life God willing
