Cataracts
- Very common as get older.
- 400,000 thought to be living with cataracts
- Not treated can lead to blindness
How do we now we are getting cataracts?
- Notice haziness in vision especially at night or bright light.
- May see halo’s around lights.
- Worsens vision becomes cloudy.
- Due to lens front of eye turning yellow or clumps protein. Reaction to UV light.
Who’s at risk?
- Age biggest risk factor – unusual before 40.
- Rarely children and develop congenital cataracts.
- Some things worsen risk: Smoking, diabetes, increases exposure to UV light – working outside.
- Why UV sunglasses so important!
What can we do about it?
- Surgery only long term option!
- Short operation 45 minutes under local anaesthetic – your awake.
- Small cut in cornea (front of the eye) – lens removed and plastic one inserted. Can’t be rejected , can’t develop another one once done.
- Few days off work so as not to strain eyes.
How do we prevent?
- Regular eye checks with optometrist.
- Protect eyes – wear sunglasses
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