Can Cataracts Make You Blind?
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- What's up, guys? This is Mário Bulla, and welcome to Retina e Vítreo, the most complete retina channel on CZcams.
What is Cataract?
Cataracts are an extremely prevalent eye condition, especially in the elderly. It occurs when the crystalline lens, the natural lens of the eye, becomes opaque, making it difficult for light to pass through and consequently impairing vision. Cataracts can occur naturally as we get older, but they can also appear in younger people due to various factors such as:
- **Congenital Cataract**: Babies can be born with cataracts.
- Ocular trauma: Injuries to the eye can cause cataracts.
- Uveitis: Inflammation inside the eye.
- Genetic Factors: Genetic predisposition to develop cataracts earlier.
- Diabetes: A condition that can accelerate the onset of cataracts.
Symptoms of Cataracts
Cataract symptoms vary according to the severity and progression of the condition. The main symptoms include
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Sensitivity to light and reflections
- Need for stronger light to read or perform other activities
- Double vision in one eye
- Frequent changes in glasses or contact lens prescription
Can Cataracts Lead to Blindness?
The question many patients ask is whether cataracts can lead to blindness. The answer is yes. If left untreated, cataracts can progress to the point of causing significant vision loss. In extreme cases, it can lead to functional blindness, where the person can see almost nothing apart from glare and shadows.
However, it is important to note that this blindness caused by cataracts is reversible. With modern surgical techniques, vision can be restored in the vast majority of cases. Cataract surgery involves removing the opaque lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens. This procedure is generally safe and effective, resulting in a significant improvement in the patient's quality of life.
When is surgery necessary?
The decision to perform cataract surgery depends on several factors, including the degree of visual loss and the impact of this loss on the patient's quality of life. Surgery is recommended when the cataract interferes with daily activities, such as reading, driving or watching television.
It is essential that surgery is not postponed in cases of advanced cataracts, as the denser the cataract, the more complex the surgery can be. Even so, surgery in advanced cases can reverse the loss of vision, as long as the eye, apart from the cataract, is healthy.
Prevention and Care
Although it is not possible to prevent cataracts completely, some measures can help slow down their development:
- Maintaining a balanced diet rich in antioxidants.
- Control chronic diseases such as diabetes.
- Protect your eyes from UV rays by wearing sunglasses.
- Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
- Have regular eye examinations, especially after the age of 60.
Conclusion
Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible blindness in the world. With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, it is possible to restore vision and significantly improve quality of life. If you have any more questions on this subject, please leave a comment, don't forget to like and subscribe to the channel and see you in the next video here on the Retina e Vítreo channel.
This video and its comments are not a substitute for a doctor's consultation and are for educational purposes only. They should not be used to make decisions, for which a face-to-face consultation with a specialist doctor is necessary.
Author:
Dr. Mário César Bulla
Cremers 28120
Ophthalmologist - Retinologist
www.clinicabulla.com.br
www.especialistaemretina.com.br
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Boa noite Dr Mário, muito obrigado pelos vídeos tão bem explicados,somos sempre muito esclarecidos pelo seu trabalho aqui na internet e parabéns pelo grande ser humano que o sr é 😊❤
Muito obrigado pelo carinho!! Lembre-se de compartilhar o video para ajudar mais pessoas!!
boa tarde doutor obrigado por esses vidios ,sempres tirandosas minhas duvidas. I qui Deus abençoe vcs ai i cuida di cada uma dessas familias aí.
Bom dia Dr.
Eu operei e foi a melhor coisa q fiz na vida a visão melhor muito só vou precisar de óculos de leitura a miopia sumiukkk
Boa tarde, fiz catarata do olho esquerdo, e depois tenho que fazer retina, a retina está com membrana cubrinho a retina, a cirurgia qual tipo de anestesia usada para essa cirurgia. Vou fazer ainda do olho direito, quanto tempo pode ser realizada a cirurgia de retina. Obj
Meu pai fez a cirurgia de catarata do olho direito vai fazer um mes dia 27/06 mas o tempo de uso do remédio e do colirio ja acabou, hoje fez dois dias sem o uso do colirio e ele nao passou bem o olho muito irritado vermelho e escorrendo água meu Deus fiquei muito preocupada no horário das 17:00 voltei a colocar o colirio e deu um dipirona de 1g não sei se foi o certo mas fez ele disse que estava aliviando a dor .
Eu fiz cirurgia de catarata fiquei pior o oftalmo raspou minha 😢
Muito obrigado pelo comentário!! Abraço 🤗