Get Familiar with Eye Cataract

Overview

An eye cataract is one of the most prevailing defects that elders suffer from. As the name says, it occurs in the eye and causes trouble with the vision. Some of the symptoms of eye cataract include:

• Foggy vision
• Unable to differentiate between colours
• Lower vision at night
• Sensitivity towards glare
• Frequent changes in the eye gears

If you experience more than one symptom mentioned above, you must get your eyes checked. The symptoms could be of cataract. If you get the eyes examined early, you can start cataract’s treatment early and can avoid the pain of surgery.

Some of the predominant causes of eye cataract that you must keep in mind are

• Old age
• Health issues like diabetes, arthritis
• Heavy alcohol use
• Smoking
• Eye surgery in the past or radiation therapy on the upper body

If you do suffer from cataract, you can consult an eye specialist for cataract’s treatment.

Though surgery is the only cataract’s treatment, it depends on the condition. Apart from surgery, other treatments available for cataract are

• Home treatment: It includes better lights at home, wear anti-glare gears, use of magnifying glass for regular activities.
• New eye gear: In early stages, new eyewear prescribed by your doctor shows amazing results with this defect.

Surgery is the last option chosen by doctors when it comes to cataract’s treatment. It is done only when cataract creates an issue for you in managing your daily chores.

Emoha Elder Care can assist you with everything related to this medical condition, be it arranging for eye check-up, getting you in touch with an ophthalmologist, surgery or any other need.

Our comprehensive care plans are designed to cater to every elder who is in need of health support.

To know more, log on to www.emoha.com or call 1800-123-445555.

What to do next

• Book an eye test if vision is foggy, colours look dull, glare is painful or night driving is hard.
• Ask whether it is cataract or another problem such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease or macular degeneration; see glaucoma and macular degeneration at home.
• Improve lighting and contrast at home while waiting; see lighting and colour contrast at home.
• Use a magnifier or lamp for reading; see magnifier lamps.
• Reduce fall risk: clear paths, night lights and good footwear.
• Do not drive if vision is not safe.

Surgery

Cataract surgery replaces the clouded lens with a clear artificial one and is usually done as a day procedure with local anaesthesia. It is advised when cataract affects daily life. Before surgery the doctor checks other eye conditions and general health, such as diabetes and blood pressure. After surgery, follow the eye drops schedule exactly, avoid rubbing the eye, protect it with the shield or glasses as told, and attend every follow-up; see after cataract surgery: home care.

Warning signs after surgery

Increasing pain, sudden loss of vision, a red eye or flashes of light need an eye doctor at once.

When to ask a professional

An ophthalmologist diagnoses cataract and decides on surgery. An annual eye test is wise for people over 60; see hearing and vision check-up schedule. Our care advisors can arrange eye check-ups and surgery support.