How to treat secondary cataract? [Femme Actuelle]
Secondary cataract occurs after cataract surgery and causes opacification of the capsule surrounding the lens. According to Dr. Stéphanie Zwillinger,
A cataract is an opacity that forms on the lens, a natural lens located behind the pupil of the eyeball.
This condition, often linked to the aging of the lens, can affect the quality of the visual field and lead to significant visual disturbances.
How does one see with cataracts? To understand this, it is essential to consider the impact of cataracts on the light entering the eye and the function of the lens.
When someone suffers from cataracts, the light rays that enter the eye are unevenly diffused through the clouded lens. This leads to blurred vision and visual discomfort.
Visual acuity (the measure of the eye’s ability to perceive details) often decreases.
People with cataracts may also experience halos around lights, particularly at night, which can affect both near and far vision.
Cataract symptoms also include a reduction in the perception of colors.
The patient may feel like everything is veiled or yellowish, which is due to the way light is refracted through the clouded lens.
This gradual decline in vision can make it difficult to drive, read, and perform other daily activities, leading to significant visual fatigue.
Cataracts are the main cause of blindness worldwide, but they can be effectively treated with surgery.
With early-stage cataracts, distant vision gradually becomes blurry, even with an appropriate optical correction. Objects appear less sharp, and brightness may seem diminished.”
When cataracts evolve, these symptoms worsen, and only surgery can restore clear vision.
During the procedure, the clouded lens is replaced by an intraocular lens, significantly improving visual quality.
Ophthalmological exams are essential to detect cataracts, a condition characterized by the clouding of the lens, which leads to progressive vision loss.
Each patient experiences poor vision, often in both eyes. To understand how one sees with cataracts, the patient must undergo a full ophthalmological exam.
This exam includes an evaluation of central vision and a fundus examination to rule out other causes of vision loss.
If the lens opacity is confirmed and quality of life is affected, the patient should consider surgery to restore satisfactory vision.
Dr Stéphanie Zwillinger, COP9 ophthalmic surgeon
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Cataract surgery is a common procedure performed by an ophthalmic surgeon.
This procedure involves removing the clouded lens and in most cases replacing it with an intraocular implant or artificial lens.
This lens, which can correct farsightedness, nearsightedness, or astigmatism, is designed to restore a good visual field. It allows light rays to focus properly on the retina.
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During cataract surgery, often performed under local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis, the surgeon uses advanced techniques such as laser refractive surgery or the femtosecond method.
After the procedure, patients can regain better visual acuity as well as a clearer vision.
For a few days, the patient will need to wear sunglasses to protect the eyes from bright light.
This operation allows the patient to resume their usual activities, often without wearing glasses or contact lenses, depending on your visual needs!
However, it is crucial to follow post-operative recommendations, including the use of eye drops to prevent inflammation and promote the healing of eye tissues.
Secondary cataracts can occur after the initial surgery, requiring regular follow-ups with your ophthalmologist.
It is also important to monitor other potential conditions such as glaucoma, which can be developed by diabetic patients or those with inflammatory eye disorders.
As a result, how does one see with cataracts?
Cataracts significantly impair vision by creating opacities in the lens, but thanks to advances in ophthalmology and cataract surgery, these visual impairments can be corrected, allowing patients to maintain quality vision.
Regular follow-up with your ophthalmologist and proper management of risk factors are essential for long-term eye health preservation.
Secondary cataract occurs after cataract surgery and causes opacification of the capsule surrounding the lens. According to Dr. Stéphanie Zwillinger,
Although the procedure is common and generally without complications, it is important to follow the steps of the postoperative period
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