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What is cataract?
There is a structure in your eye which looks like a transparent focusing lens, called the lens. It carries the function of refraction and accommodation to help your eye to see near and far objects. If it is no longer transparent, it is called cataract.
What are the causes of cataracts?
The most common cause is aging. Also there are some other causes including congenital condition, trauma, working under strong light for long time, side effects of certain medications or systemic diseases
How to detect cataracts?
You are recommended to have your eye checked annually or upon defecting any abnormalities in vision (blurred vision), light perception (glare) or color (color is not bright, sharp). By looking into the lens, the ophthalmologist will know its condition, so you are recommended to take regular examinations.
Does cataract happen in the elderly only?
It mainly occurs in the elderly, but can also occur in young people, children or even infants.
How to treat the cataract?
There are 02 ways to treat the cataract:
Phaco (or Phacoemulsification). This procedure involves fragmentizing and separating the cloudy lens into small pieces by high frequency ultrasonic waves and aspirating them through a small incision. After the lens particles are removed, an intraocular lens implant, commonly referred to as an IOL, is implanted and positioned into the lenses natural capsule.
Laser Cataract surgery shares the same mechanism of fragmentizing the cloudy lens and aspirating it out and implanting an appropriate artificial lens. However, in this procedure, a number of manual operations by the surgeon such as creating an incision, creating a tearing path for the lens membrane and fragmentizing the cloudy lens shall be performed by Femtosecond Laser, bringing many outstanding advantages in terms of accuracy, safety, and quick recovery.
When should I take Phaco surgery?
The ideal time to get a cataract surgery is when your vision is about 3/10 – 4/10. In some special cases, for example, you are driving regularly or doing works requiring high accuracy, you can get it when your vision is 5/10 – 6/10. It is not recommended to wait until your vision is completely lost. Because in that case your cataract is too mature which can cause complications and reduce the success rate of the operation.
Are there any complications for cataract surgery?
A successful cataract surgery is the one that leaves no complications. You may have some discomfort for a short time after your surgery which is caused by your dry eyes. If you take follow-up examinations and get medication guidance on time, this discomfort will gradually disappear.
Why does vision sometimes get impaired after a certain period of Phaco surgery?
The condition in which the vision becomes blurred after a certain period of Phaco surgery is caused by various reasons. The most popular one is secondary Posterior Capsule Opacification. Posterior capsule is a transparent membrane remained after the surgery to put the artificial lens on. It’s not difficult to deal with this condition. Your vision will be restored by a laser posterior capsulotomy.
What is vitrectomy?
Vitrectomy is a surgical intervention on the vitreous humor – the retina (fundus) which it the backmost part of the eyeball.
Which diseases can the vitrectomy deal with?
Retinal detachment, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker, severely cloudy vitreous humor, etc.
In case of myopia, does wearing prescription glasses regularly result in its quick progression?
No. People with myopia have poor distant vision. Therefore, they need to wear glasses to improve their visual function and quality of life. Failure to wear glasses regularly will cause the children’s visual function to be less developed, refractive error disorder, resulting in faster progression of myopia compared to those who wear glasses regularly
Can I take medicine or acupressure to treat myopia?
In fact, leading experts in ophthalmology claim that there are not any reliable medical studies or proofs showing that people with myopia can regain good vision by those ways. The cases of vision improved after the above “exercises” are due to pseudo myopia – a condition in which the refractive index experiences a temporary increase caused by eyes over accommodation or accommodation disorder.
How to slow myopia progression?
At school age, children’s eyes have to engage in many close-up activities. During their puberty, their eyeball structure will change a lot, so their myopia will still increase. However, it is possible to control their myopia by encouraging them to wear glasses regularly, join reasonable activities, limit use of electronic devices, spend more time playing outdoors so that their eyes can be trained to see far away. Some other solutions recommended by ophthalmologists to control myopia progression are to use Ortho K overnight lenses, use 0.01% Astropine, and wear framed glasses or multifocal contact lenses. As parent(s), you should consult an ophthalmologist for advice and guidance on suitable solutions for your children’s eyes.
Does myopia cause any complications?
Pure myopia has without retinal damage usually lead to no serious complication. However, a severe myopia can cause peripheral retinal degeneration, resulting in a retinal tear or detachment. This is a very serious complication that can lead to blindness. People with retinal degeneration caused by myopia need regular monitoring and treatment when necessary.
When can I have myopia surgery?
The suitable age for surgery of this kind is at least 18 years old, with stable refractive index, eligible corneal parameters. Therefore, it is necessary to have a comprehensive examination before the surgery to get evaluation and consultation about the best surgical method by the doctor.
How often should I take my eye examination?
Children under 18 years old should wear glasses of the right lens power, take eye examination every 3 or 6 months to control changes in their lens power. During their puberty, the myopia still experiences changes, as such their glasses should be corrected for the best vision.
If I have other questions, how can I get them answered?
Please contact us at: 087 465 283/ 096 842 2064 (8:00 -17:00 daily) or make it online here: https://jeh-kh.com/appointments
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What are conditions for a surgery?
To be eligible for a surgery, you should meet the following required and sufficient conditions:
You are at least 18 years old
Your parameters for refractive errors, corneal thickness, and corneal map must be within the permissible limits.
How often should I get my eye examinations?
You should get eye checked 01 day, 01 week, 1-3-6-12 months after your surgery.
How long does the cataract surgery take?
It takes around 20 – 30 minutes depending on its complexity.
Does Phaco surgery cause pain, is its incision stitched and are my eyes patched or not?
The Phaco surgery usually causes no pain or bleeding, with a very small incision of about 2.8mm only on your corneal edge which requires no stitching and eye bandage after surgery. Postoperative recovery time is very fast.
How is my vision after the surgery? When can I see after my surgery?
Your post-operative vision depends on your fundus (retina) conditions which have been examined and diagnosed by the doctor before your surgery. Patients who have surgery in the first stage of cataract often achieve higher vision than the one that have surgery when his/her lens becomes hardened.
In most cases, you can see normally in the very first days after your surgery. However, in cases of taking surgery when your lens is too hard, your vision at first can still be blurred, but it will become gradually clear after 1 or 2 days of applying eye drops as instructed by your doctor.
What should I do before my cataract surgery?
Before making your decision, you will be examined and diagnosed thorough:
- Vision, refraction, eye pressure measurement for post-operative vision diagnosis
- Retinal imaging for assessing stability of your fundus (retina)
- Retinal B-scan ultrasonography to assess the vitreous body
- A-scan ultrasonography and IOL Master measurement to calculate the most exact lens power.
Based on the obtained parameters, your doctor shall consult and analyze the artificial lenses’ suitability with your eyes, which serves as a basis for selecting the best lenses for you.
What should I note before, during and after my surgery?
You are required to follow your doctor’s instructions concerning the examination steps, and cooperate with him/her during your surgery as well as take medication after your surgery. You also should carry out your follow-up examination timely and keep your eye clean.
How long does it take me to get back to my normal living after the surgery?
Around 1 – 3 days.
How long does the surgery take?
It may take 40 minutes to 2 hours depending on its difficulty.
Does the surgery cause any pain during and after its implementation?
Your eye will be injected with topical anesthetic to make you feel no pain during the surgery. After that, you may feel some aches, as such you may get a sedative to get more comfortable.
What should I note before, during and after my surgery?
You are required to follow your doctor’s instructions on the examination steps, and cooperate with them during your surgery as well as take medications after your surgery. In some cases, you should pay attention to the lying position after your surgery (lying on your back, lying on your stomach, etc.). It is very important that you follow our post-operative follow up schedule and keep your eye clean
What are the required conditions for a vitrectomy?
On your part: your condition is defected exactly and suited for a vitrectomy.
On our part: we must be fully equipped with required equipment, materials and have surgeons are well-trained and experienced in vitrectomy.
How long does it take me to get back to my normal living after the surgery?
After 3 – 7 days.