What is white water and what is the difference between it and blue water?
White water is: Opacity that occurs in the lens of the eye, As for glaucoma, it is an increase in eye pressure that causes erosion of the optic nerve, leading to a decline in the field of vision. In both cases, there is no water in the eye as is common.
What are the most important causes of cataracts and is there a way to prevent them?
most important reasons : Advanced age (they begin to appear approximately at the age of 60),
Among the reasons for its rapid occurrence are: having diabetes, Using cortisone treatments for a very long time, Severe eye injuries and infections of the cornea (ciliary body), The majority of people develop cataracts due to aging, and avoiding the mentioned causes may delay their occurrence.
What are the signs of cataracts?
Blurred vision (habituation) or a feeling of a curtain
In some cases, headache or double vision with focusing
Discomfort from lighting
Cataracts do not cause pain or redness in the eyes
It is better to leave the cataract until it becomes ossified and then removed, Is the information correct?
It’s not true!
Especially now with the development of processes (Vaeco) it has become easy to remove cataract with sound waves immediately after its formation, If left to ossify it increases the likelihood of complications.
Can cataracts come back after being removed?
Don’t come back.
Is there a non-operative treatment for cataract?
For now There is no treatment for them other than surgical intervention and the effectiveness of drops, injections or others has not been proven.
Is cataract dangerous and what are the complications of leaving it, Can it turn into blue water over time?
cataracts are not considered dangerous, If left and ignored until ossified, the likelihood of intraocular infections may increase. As for the possibility of it turning into blue water, it is a rare possibility these days, praise be to God.
What is the duration of the operation and does the person feel any pain during or after it?
The duration of the operation is 15 minutes and the person does not feel pain during or after it.
When does the patient's vision stabilize after the operation and when can he see clearly?
Usually vision gradually improves after the procedure, Sometimes it improves quickly and sometimes it is worse than before the operation and begins to improve with treatment.
When to implant a multifocal lens during cataract operations?
If the person does not want to use glasses after the operation.
When can a person practice his life normally after the operation?
A week after the operation
Which is more dangerous cataract, Or glaucoma?
Glaucoma is more dangerous especially since there is no cure for it The goal of drops and operations is to preserve only the optic nerve from damage .
Does cataract affect children and young people?
Yes Some rare types of cataracts affect newborns or young people and may have genetic causes.
How is cataract removal performed?
the removal of the opaque lens with sound waves is initiated through a small incision at the tip of the eye, Then a new lens is implanted in the place of the removed lens, and in most cases the wound does not need sutures.
Does cataract cause blindness?
Cataracts are the No. 1 cause of curable blindness.
What are the instructions before and after cataract operations?
Before the operation:
The patient must be fasting
To take pressure and diabetes treatments on the morning of the operation
Follow the instructions of the anesthesiologist
Sleep well
After the operation:
Prevents eye scratching
Not exercising vigorously for a week
Do not lift heavy objects for a week
Not to bend, kneel or prostrate
Not sleeping on the face or abdomen
Be careful not to get water to the eye for a week
What is the type of anesthesia in cataract operations?
Local anesthesia.
Does the patient need a recovery period after the operation?
There is no recovery period and the person can practice his life normally after the operation.
When is the best time for cataract surgery?
There is no specific time, When cataracts affect a person’s daily life, they must remove it.
اسألنا إذا كان لديك أي سؤال؟
هذا النص يمكن أن يتم تركيبه على أي تصميم دون مشكلة فلن يبدو وكأنه نص منسوخ، غير منظم، غير منسق، أو حتى غير مفهوم. لأنه مازال نصاً بديلاً ومؤقتاً.