A 60-year-old woman with cataract should pay attention to eye hygiene, seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and pay attention to post-operative care after surgery.
1. Pay attention to eye hygiene: avoid prolonged eye use and ensure sufficient rest; when going out in the daytime, wear sunglasses or wide-brimmed hats to avoid blinding light; in indoor activities, pay attention to ensure sufficient lighting to avoid bumps and bruises.
2. Seek medical treatment as early as possible: if cataract is not treated in time, it is easy to lead to glaucoma, uveitis and other complications, and in serious cases, blindness can occur. It is recommended to seek medical treatment as early as possible to assess the condition, and surgery can be carried out as early as possible when there are no contraindications to surgery, and if you are not willing to undergo surgical treatment, medication should be started as early as possible to control the progression of the disease.
3. Postoperative care: If surgical treatment is carried out, attention should be paid to not compressing the eyeball during sleep and avoiding strenuous exercise; closely observe whether there is eye pain and other symptoms, and observe the change of intraocular pressure when there is a history of high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus.
Keep the eye dressing clean and dry to avoid infection, after the dressing is removed, follow the doctor’s instructions and take medication on time; eat a light diet; avoid washing your face and taking a bath for 2 weeks to 1 month after the operation.
In addition, attention should also be paid to maintain a calm state of mind, and family members should pay attention to helping patients to channel their psychology to avoid obvious anxiety, depression and other mental and psychological disorders. The prognosis of cataract is related to whether the treatment is timely, the condition of the fundus and other factors, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out standardized treatment, to avoid delaying the condition.