Cataract: diagnosis and treatment

With the slightest suspicion of the cataract, be sure to turn to the eyepiece. Only he will be able to give you a diagnosis.

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For a start, the doctor will conduct a complete ophthalmological examination: checks the visual visibility, explores the fields of view (perimetry), will determine intraocular pressure (tonometry), examine the eye bottom (ophthalmoscopy), will conduct a study of the anterior segment of the eye (biomicroscopy). Additional examination methods are also applied — Refractometry, ophthalmometry and t.D.

Sometimes during the examination, other eye diseases are detected, which are the reason for reducing vision.

Cataract treatment

Should be kept in mind — cure cataract with medication (drops, ointments, tablets), as well as exercises — it is forbidden. Purples formed in lens are not solved. The only thing that can do medicine — slow down the progression of the process. If the cataract causes such a strong impairment of the view that it interferes with work and reduces the quality of life, it means that it's time to remove damaged lens. Operation — The only way once and forever get rid of cataracts. Over 90% of patients after surgery restore normal vision.

Currently, there is no need to wait for the ripening — This is a common misconception! In recent decades, in connection with the introduction of a multitude of modern technologies, modifying the methods of operation, improvement of microsurgical instruments, the testimony for operation was significantly expanded. In addition, it was possible to carry out the operation of cataract extraction practically without complications.

Currently, the operation can be carried out at a visual acuity of 0.1-0.2 (in some cases of visual acuity, it may be higher, if necessary for the preservation of professional activities).

Removal of a speeded lens (Cataract extraction surgery) is «Pearl» Modern microsurgery eyes. Currently, there are several types of crust removal operations:

The type of operation is determined in each specific case, taking into account all the testimony and contraindications. Double-sided cataracts operate at the beginning of the eye with lower urgency.

Remote clouded lens need to replace something. There are three options:

Although intraocular lenses are most popular and desirable for patients, they have their advantages and disadvantages. In some common diseases and diseases of the eye, intraocular lenses are contraindicated. The question of the replacement of a naturally modified lens artificial can solve only an oculist based on examination data.

Postoperative period

After the operation to remove cataracts in a few days in the hospital, the patient is discharged from the hospital. The recovery period takes 1.5-2 months, during which it will be necessary:

Recommendations to patients to speed up the healing process of the eye and prevent the displacement of artificial lens:

Cataract prevention

The prevention of the development of cataract is in the early detection, carrying out the right and timely treatment and implementation of all prescriptions of the doctor.