If an elderly person develops mild cataracts in both eyes, they can be followed up and observed. If the cataracts progress and seriously affect the patient’s vision, surgical treatment is feasible.
Cataract is a kind of degenerative disease, with age, the transparency of the lens decreases or color changes caused by the decline in optical quality. Early cataract patients may not have any symptoms and can be followed up with observation without special treatment.
As the clouding of the lens worsens, patients may experience clinical manifestations such as decreased visual acuity, refractive changes, glare, color vision changes, visual field defects, and decreased contrast sensitivity. Surgical treatment, such as cataract ultrasonic emulsification combined with IOL implantation, is feasible to improve the vision of patients with obvious vision loss.
It is recommended that cataract patients with obvious symptoms should seek prompt medical attention to evaluate their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.