The "traces of time" in the eyes - senile cataracts, are like a veil quietly covering the "window of the soul". Want to regain clear vision? Follow the ophthalmologist quickly to easily learn about cataracts.
 

 

01 Cataract: "Age spots" in the crystalline lens

Senile cataract, this name sounds like the "senile spot" of the crystalline lens, which is a signal that the "crystalline grandfather" in the eye is starting to experience "senile blurred vision". Just like the sudden appearance of age spots on the face, the crystalline lens also begins to 'stir up emotions', no longer clear and transparent, but gradually becomes' cloudy and moon covered', affecting the 'high-definition picture quality' of vision.
 

Regarding this matter, it is usually a secret visit after your 50th birthday. As you grow older, it comes and goes like an old friend.

 

02 The 'midlife crisis' of crystalline lenses

Why does the crystalline lens' deteriorate '? In fact, this is the same as the "aging" of other parts of the body, both of which are natural laws of "time does not spare people".

 

The proteins in the crystalline lens begin to "organize" and form small clusters. As these clusters increase, the crystalline lens becomes a "mosaic".

 

In addition to the "fanning" of "bad guys" such as ultraviolet rays, smoking and diabetes, cataracts are more likely to "join in the fun".
 

 

03 "Small Interlude" in the Mist of Vision

In the early stages of cataracts, you may think it's not a big deal, just like small interludes in life, but over time, these "interludes" will gradually become the "main melody".

 

For example, seeing things becoming increasingly blurry, like wearing a pair of frosted glasses; Especially sensitive to light, vision deteriorates under strong light, as if entering a 'light sensitive mode'; Colors become dull, and life loses its' color saturation '; My eyesight deteriorates at night, and driving has become a 'night traveler mode'; Even when looking at things, there are double shadows, and even with one eye, there is a technique of 'clone'.

 

At this point, you may be thinking, 'Have my eyes been hacked?'
 

 

04 Treatment: The 'end bell' for cataracts

Fortunately, medical technology is not a vegetarian, and surgical treatment is the "dismissal bell" for cataracts.

 

When the eyes experience blurred vision, darkening, photophobia, ghosting, and other conditions, after examination and evaluation by an ophthalmologist, the "crystal replacement method" can be used to remove the cloudy crystalline lens and implant an artificial lens, which can "restore new life" to vision.

 

The surgical method often uses phacoemulsification, which is minimally invasive and safe, just like performing a "cosmetic surgery" on the eyes.
 

 

05 Prevention: Eyes also need to be 'healthy'

Although cataracts are a sign of time, we can slow them down through some health measures.

 

For example, wearing UV resistant sunglasses when going out to protect your eyes from direct sunlight; Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, quitting smoking, controlling sugar and pressure, is like doing "health exercises"; Regularly getting a 'physical examination' for the eyes to detect and address' minor issues' in a timely manner is like giving the eyes a 'vaccine'.

 

Although age-related cataracts can be a headache, as long as we face them with an optimistic attitude and scientific methods, we can keep the 'window of the soul' bright. Remember, even if our eyes' get old ', our lives can still be' young 'because' a young mindset makes the world young '!

 

This article uses a lighthearted and humorous tone to narrate the "past and present" of age-related cataracts. It is hoped that while you understand eye diseases, you can also smile at life and health. After all, smiling is ten years old!
 

 

Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital offers a specialized preoperative examination package for cataracts:

Package Contents

Consultation fees, computer optometry, intraocular pressure, slit lamp, fundus photography, ultra wide angle fundus laser scanning OCT Optical coherence tomography - retina OCT Optical coherence tomography - optic nerve, refractive measurement&glasses fitting Pentacam Corneal topography, meibomian gland photography, lacrimal duct irrigation (as needed)

 

For the crowd

The group preparing for cataract surgery