Got cataract how to do

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Cataract is a common disease in the elderly. With the aggravation of aging in China, the number of cataract patients is growing. Cataract is really painful, and it also affects the quality of life of patients. Now I'll share my experience on how to do with cataract.

Got cataract how to do

Cataract can't be operated until it's "ripe". Many elderly cataract patients are influenced by the traditional concept that cataract must wait until the eyes can not see before surgery. In fact, compared with the past, the current surgical methods and conditions have made great progress, and the effect is increasingly satisfactory. It is not necessary to wait until you can't see your fingers. As long as the cataract affects the normal work and life of the patients, and the vision drops below 0.5, the operation can be performed.

After cataract surgery, it will recur. After cataract surgery, due to the residual cortex and epithelial cell hyperplasia in the posterior capsule of lens, some patients will have posterior cataract. But with the previous cataract disease is completely different, at this time only need YAG laser simple treatment.

The treatment of cataract drugs have no exact effect. At present, both at home and abroad are in the stage of exploration and research. Some early cataracts may slow down the development of disease after medication, and their eyesight will also be slightly improved. For near mature cataracts, drug treatment has no practical significance. At present, there are no less than dozens of commonly used drugs in clinical practice, including eyedrops or oral Chinese and Western medicine, but there is no definite effect The curative effect of the treatment is better.

matters needing attention

In peacetime to pay attention to eye hygiene, if diagnosed with cataract, must comply with the doctor's advice. If there is residual refractive error in refraction, it needs to be corrected with glasses.