Cataracts must be treated after thorough examination by an ophthalmologist

As we age, all of the overall functions of the body deteriorate. This aging phenomenon is difficult to prevent, and eye function is bound to gradually decline with age. Typical symptoms caused by eye aging are presbyopia and cataracts. Presbyopia and cataracts have similar initial symptoms, so it's easy to confuse them. Both symptoms occur due to lens abnormalities, but presbyopia is a disease in which control decreases as the lens loses elasticity and becomes hard. Cataract is a disease in which the lens becomes cloudy and cloudy due to various factors other than aging. In the case of cataracts, it is a symptom that can cause various complications other than glaucoma, so you should not simply think of it as presbyopia and leave it unattended. There are many cases where people visit an ophthalmologist late because their eye condition worsens because they think it's presbyopia because their eye condition worsens later. If the detection is late, there is a high possibility that various diseases have already occurred, so it's a good idea to get tested right away even if a little more occurs. As cataracts progress, the area in front of the eyes becomes cloudy and you may see two objects. The light may appear to spread, blinding, severe glare, and various other symptoms may occur. In the early stages, medication can stop the progression of symptoms, but since the cause cannot be solved, it must be improved through surgery. Multifocal intraocular lens implantation is used when performing surgery. This removes the original, cloudy lens and replaces it by inserting an artificially produced lens. A multifocal intraocular lens can focus at both a distance and a short distance, and can improve cataracts and presbyopia at once. Kim Jong-wan, director of Bright Eyes and Jamsil, said, “The results of surgical therapy may vary depending on the ability of the medical staff, so it's a good idea to visit an ophthalmology clinic where medical staff with long experience reside. Also, since there are many types of artificial lens, it is necessary to select the one that is suitable for the individual after discussing with medical staff.”

(Source: Medical Today, Reporter Kim Jun Jun (junsoo@mdtoday.co.kr))