Myth 1: Old age is a normal phenomenon In the eyes of many people, elderly people will become blind after a certain age, which is a physiological law, so there is no need to do surgery, and their physique is declining and cannot afford the torment of surgery. In fact, cataract surgery nowadays has basically broken through the age limit, and even centenarians have had successful experiences.
Myth 2: You have to wait until your cataract is ripe before you seek medical attention Clinically, many elderly people think they can’t see before they can have surgery, that is, they can only have surgery when their cataract is ripe. In fact, this is a misconception. Cataract ultrasound technology has been invented for nearly half a century and has been introduced into China for more than 20 years, and the technology is very mature. Ultrasound emulsification surgery has small incisions, less pain, fewer complications and faster recovery.
Myth 3: Will cataracts recur after being cured?
The so-called “recurrence” of cataract is actually a clouding of the preserved capsule membrane, which is medically called “posterior cataract”, and is not actually a recurrence of cataract. With the improvement of IOL design and surgical techniques, the incidence of posterior cataracts has been greatly reduced, and the incidence is reported to be about 30% within 2 years after adult cataract surgery. Once posterior cataract occurs, there is no need to worry and stress too much, and it usually does not require another surgery. Usually, it only requires a laser shot at the eye clinic for 1-2 minutes.
The occurrence of posterior cataracts after cataract surgery is not terrible. It is not advisable to refuse surgery because of the fear of “recurrence” and thus lose the right time for surgery. If you are financially and physically able, you do not have to wait until you are completely blind before going to the hospital for surgery. The longer the duration of cataract and the older the patient is, the harder the nucleus of the lens becomes, which undoubtedly increases the difficulty of surgery and makes it easier for complications to occur, thus greatly reducing the effectiveness of surgery. Therefore, patients diagnosed with cataracts need to go to the hospital regularly for checkups and choose the right time for surgery. Timely surgery will help improve the patient’s vision and quality of life.
Myth 4: Can taking pills and eye drops treat cataracts?
Many patients and their families blindly listen to the false propaganda of some cataract treatment drugs, and use them for a long time not only to see no effect, but also to aggravate their condition, and delay the best time for treatment. Surgery is the only effective way to treat cataracts and eventually allow cataract patients to regain clear vision.