At Asian Eye Institute, you can expect comprehensive care tailored to your needs as a cataract patient. We have eye care professionals who specialize in helping people with cataracts, especially those already losing their vision. Our advanced facilities and technologies will be used for diagnosis and treatment.
Cataracts are a common eye problem in which the eye’s natural lens becomes clouded. It usually develops with age, but other factors can also cause it. Depending on the severity, it can result in partial to total vision impairment as the clouded lenses obstruct the passage of light to the retina.
Cataracts cause the lens of your eye to become cloudy, making your vision look blurred, dim, or foggy (similar to looking through a frosted window). You may notice:
As cataracts progress, everyday tasks such as reading, driving, or recognizing faces can become increasingly difficult.
Cataracts primarily develop due to aging, as proteins in the eye’s lens break down and clump together, causing cloudiness. Other causes include eye injuries, certain medications (like steroids), diabetes, prolonged ultraviolet light exposure, past eye surgeries, and genetic factors. These changes affect the lens’s clarity and flexibility, leading to vision impairment.
The main types of cataracts are:
Each type affects vision differently and may progress at varying rates.
Cataracts most commonly begin to develop after age 50, though subtle changes in the lens can start as early as age 40. Symptoms may not become noticeable until later, often after age 60. The risk of developing cataracts increases with age, and most people over 65 will have some degree of cataract formation.
Several factors can increase your risk of developing cataracts:
Your eye doctor will perform a comprehensive eye exam, which may include:
These tests will help your doctor diagnose cataracts and determine their impact on your vision.
Without proper treatment, this condition can cause patients to lose their eyesight, which can only be reversed through surgery. During the operation, the clouded lens will be removed and replaced with artificial intraocular lenses. The procedure is incredibly safe and fast, with a high chance of success.
While you cannot completely prevent cataracts, you can lower your risk or delay their development by:
Cataract treatment typically begins with a comprehensive eye exam to assess the severity and type of cataract. Surgery is the most effective option, involving the removal of the cloudy lens and replacement with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL).
Depending on the type of cataract, your doctor may recommend specialized techniques or premium lenses. Early cataracts can be managed with glasses, but surgery remains the only long-term solution to restore clear vision.
