CATARACT TREATMENT

CATARACT TREATMENT METHODS

With early-stage cataract, patients can improve their eyesight by using glasses, magnifying glasses, wearing sunglasses ... Patients should have periodic eye exams at the clinic to track disease progression.

When cataract is severe, surgery is the only treatment. Other methods such as medication, dietary changes ... only slow down the disease progression but will not help treat the disease thoroughly nor improve eyesight.

There are many surgical methods to treat cataract but the ultrasonic cataract surgery (Phaco) combined with the artificial lens is the most modern method that has been proven highly efficient and safe with fast post-operative recovery time, improved vision, and patients can be discharged from the hospital within the same day. 

In addition, depending on the specific cataract case, the doctor may prescribe other surgical methods: such as removing the inner lens, taking the lens, the cataract surgery …

When surgery is compulsory?

Early-stage cataract may not affect vision much, patients can supervise and do not need surgery. Surgical treatment is required only when cataract causes significant vision loss, affects the quality of life of the patient, or have caused complications: uveitis, glaucoma ...

For patients over the age of 50, who are vulnerable to the disease, they should be periodically examined for early detection of cataract. Doctors will assess the level of cataract, and make timely treatment decisions, avoiding complications that affect the patient's vision.