This analysis looks at cataracts in adults and the treatment option for cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eyes. For people with cataracts, seeing through a cloudy lens is like looking through a frosty fogged-up window. Additionally, the cloudy vision caused by cataracts makes it difficult to read, dive especially at night and also see expressions on people’s faces. Most cataracts develop slowly hence do not disturb eyesight early on. However, with time, they eventually interfere with a person’s vision. At first, stronger lighting and eyeglasses can help to deal with the condition.
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THE TYPES OF CATARACTS IN ADULTS
There are four main types of cataracts in adults. These include the following. Cataracts affecting the center of the lens also called nuclear cataracts. This type causes nearsightedness and it gradually turns dense yellow, therefore, clouding vision. Secondly, cortical cataracts, are those that affect the edge of the lens. It begins as speaks on the outer edge of the lens and slowly progresses to the center, therefore, interfering with light passing. Additionally, there are the posterior subcapsular cataracts that affect the back of the lens. This type mainly starts as a small opaque area near the back of the lens. It often interferes with reading vision and reduces vision in bright light. Lastly, congenital cataracts which an individual is born with. However, the treatment options for cataracts differ with the type.
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SURGICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR CATARACTS
Currently, there are two main surgical treatment options for cataracts. The phacoemulsification cataract surgery is the most common procedure. It involves making a small opening on the eye to reach the lens. Concurrently, with the help of ultrasound, the lens is broken into pieces. These fragments are therefore sucked from the eye and a new plastic lens is placed. Secondly, extracapsular cataract surgery applies in the case where the cataract is too dense to break. For this type of surgery, the ophthalmologist makes a larger opening in the eye. However, instead of breaking the lens, the doctor removes it in one piece and inserts a manufactured lens. In conclusion, there are other methods besides surgery that can help with the correction of cataracts in adults.
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