80 years old cataract patients can have surgery to improve their vision if they are willing to have surgery and if their general condition and ocular condition meet the criteria for surgery.
1. Willingness: If the patient is willing to have surgery and accepts the possibility of complications during and after surgery, such as poor vision, corneal edema, and elevated intraocular pressure, then surgery can be considered.
2. Systemic status: If the elderly patients suffer from diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, systemic infections, coagulation system abnormalities and other underlying diseases, cataract surgery is not recommended, and need to be stabilized before considering cataract surgical treatment.
3. Eye condition: When cataract seriously affects the patient’s life, and the patient excludes active inflammation such as dacryocystitis and conjunctivitis, cataract surgery can be considered.
It is recommended that cataract patients should consult a doctor in time to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.