Blurred or dim vision comes along old age. It's just like a symptom but the dimming vision can be because of cataract also; if left neglected this can lead to complete blindness. But the best think that cataract is completely curable. Let's read more about it.

What is Cataract?

Cataract is a kind of eye disease that causes the clouding of the eye lens, which eventually restricts the light from reaching the retina. As a result the person gets blurred image of the of every things. So, cataract is a kind of vision disorder.

Who can have cataract?

An aging person, especially after 50, has the maximum risk of getting cataract. Although, during the initial stage the impact is less but as the age grows the clouding of eyes get more opaque making the vision more blur. At the age of 75 and older, approximately half of the people suffer from cataracts. Women have higher chances of getting affected in comparison to man. Those who have cataract porn family members or relatives are likely to carry the cataract gene and have more possibility of getting affected. Race and ethnicity can also be a cause of cataract; for instance African-Americans have nearly double risk of developing cataracts as compared to Caucasians. Further, extended exposure to low-level UVB radiation or sun at young ages also enhances the chances of having cataract at the older age.  People with diabetes and obesity have a greater risk of getting cataracts. Prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation (such as x-rays) and metals like lead, gold, copper, etc. can also increase the chances.

How can an ophthalmologist help?

The branch of ophthalmology deals with cataract treatment and it has made breaking advances in this field. Different types of cataract surgeries are possible today. These surgeries are recommended based on the intensity of the disease. Use of advance equipment and latest technology helps in the accurate diagnosis of the problem and accordingly the ophthalmologist can suggest the right surgery. At present the Lasik is the most advance technology for cataract surgery.

How is cataract Surgery performed using Lasik?

Cataract surgery takes fifteen minutes. The surgeon will make a cut in your cornea using Laser ray and then using an ultrasound-driven device to break the natural lens that has a cataract. Then your natural but cloudy lens will be removed. Then a plastic or silicon intraocular lens will be fixed in your eye. Once the operation is done, your eye will be covered by a clean shield to keep it clean and safe. You will require using the eye drops recommended by the doctor at least for a few weeks.

Post-surgery Recovery

Lasik is preferred for cataract surgery has it delivers a quick recovery process. As there is no stitching involved so the recovery is fact and also the patient need to wear the eye patch.  Also, there is no or minimal medication required in this surgery.