Thursday, April 11, 2013

Frosty Sight: Explaining the Necessity of Cataract Surgery


Having trouble with reading is not a big deal. Most people either shrug it off or opt for glasses with higher grades. However, when the issue escalates into problems with bright lights at night, then it's time to see a doctor. Your concern can no longer be considered as benign if you're found to be suffering from cataract. In such case, you'll have to undergo an operation to remove it.

Cataract surgery is the removal of the eye’s natural lens that has somehow become opaque from yellow pigments. A special lens will be implanted in its place. Things become a little more complicated if both eyes have cataracts and surgery is recommended for them. The operations on each will have to be done weeks apart to prevent infection in the event that something goes wrong with one eye.

Time is of the essence when it comes to cataract removals. Ophthalmologists recommend that the cataracts be removed before they develop and harden, which can complicate surgical efforts. They can also trigger an increase in pressure on the eye that can later result in glaucoma.

The methods used in cataract surgery have greatly improved over the years to the point that they can be done during the cataract’s late stage of development. Still, it is better to nip things in the bud so you can get back to your daily habits at the soonest possible time.  

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