{"id":3561,"date":"2023-04-24T06:35:39","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T06:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.internationalconsultancyservice.in\/?p=3561"},"modified":"2023-04-24T06:35:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T06:35:39","slug":"5-common-cataract-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.internationalconsultancyservice.in\/?p=3561","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Cataract Questions, Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your world is suddenly looking blurry, you have options. Here\u2019s what you need to know about cataracts: causes, treatments, and, yes, cures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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eing an octogenarian has many benefits: the acquired wisdom of 80 years, excellent stories, and maybe even a couple of great-grandkids. By that age, many of us have learned to look on the bright side. But what you see over there may look a little fuzzier than it used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because half of all Americans have had a cataract by that age. It\u2019s a very common issue, but it\u2019s still troubling when you can\u2019t see as clearly as you used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news: You don\u2019t have to see the world behind frosted glass. You have some control. Here\u2019s what you need to know about cataracts: causes, treatments, and, yes, cures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Exactly Are Cataracts? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When we\u2019re born, the eye\u2019s lens, which is made of water and protein, is crystal clear. As we age, these proteins change and clump, which makes that lens more like a foggy window than a freshly cleaned one. That\u2019s a cataract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s worth noting that cataracts aren’t a given as you get older:\u00a0Protecting your eyes from the sun, quitting smoking, and eating a healthy diet might help\u00a0prevent cataracts\u00a0from forming, according to the National Eye Institute. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once a cataract does start to develop, the change often happens so slowly that it is hard to notice. Cataracts can happen in one or both eyes, but they don\u2019t spread from one eye to the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, while age-related cataracts are more common, there\u00a0are other types of cataracts: Congenital cataracts appear at birth, for example, and some eye injuries can lead to the development of cataracts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Tell If You Have a Cataract?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Struggling to make out the bottom edge of your flat-screen TV? Skipping nighttime car trips because of the glare? Noticing haze when you\u2019re walking in the park on a clear day? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any of these can be a hint you have a cataract, according to ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon Ravi Goel, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhenever the patient\u2019s vision is not as sharp as it used to be,\u201d he says, \u201cit might be a sign.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Treatment Options for Cataracts? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often, surgery can fix a cataract. During the procedure, the surgeon makes a small incision in the eye to remove the lens and replace it with an artificial lens implant called an intraocular lens (IOL). Your doctor will talk to you and measure your eyes to choose the IOL that is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cataract surgery is one of the most successful and safest procedures out there, but it isn\u2019t for everyone. If crystal-clear vision isn\u2019t super important to your life or your vision isn\u2019t bothering you, you may want to hold off and monitor it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risks of the surgery include infection, bleeding, and swelling of the eye, as well as retinal detachment. But remember, even when these rare complications happen, they are usually treated successfully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Cataract Surgery Right for You? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say you\u2019re retired, live at home, don\u2019t drive, and prefer listening to music to reading or needlepoint. In that case, you might decide against surgery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if your cloudy vision is making your work or hobbies harder than they should be, or you need to rely on others more than you want to, you\u2019ll probably be happier after you have cataract surgery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really a question of whether the cataract is negatively impacting your quality of life,\u201d says Goel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to your doctor. It\u2019s a decision you should make together. Even if your vision isn\u2019t making you miserable right now, your ophthalmologist might tell you that it would be easier and safer to remove your cataract now rather than wait until it\u2019s more of a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important to look at your bank account. Cataract surgery can be pricey. Private insurance and Medicare usually cover the cost only when a certain amount of vision is lost. Even when the surgery is covered, there may be other costs, so check with your insurance provider to make sure there are no surprise bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One final hurdle is getting a once-over from your primary-care doctor. This checkup will make sure you are healthy enough to go under anesthesia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do If You Decide Against Cataract Surgery? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Besides embracing a semi-misty view of the world, there are a few other things you can try instead of surgery. Some people discover that a new pair of glasses, wearing anti-glare shades, using magnifying lenses, or turning up the lights brighter can help them see more clearly, even with cataracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you decide against cataract surgery for any reason, be sure to have your cataracts monitored. Talk to your eye-care specialist about how often you should come in for an eye exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be a big decision, but spending some time learning about it and thinking it over helps. So does talking to others who have been through this themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCataract surgery can improve your vision and quality of life, but it\u2019s an elective surgery,\u201d Goel says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, the decision is up to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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