Treatment of cataract in Kharkov

Cataract is a lens opacity that can be partial or complete. Pathology can develop in men and women at any age, it also happens in children. However, in most cases, it occurs in the senior people. As a rule, a sedentary lifestyle, endocrine disorders, diabetes mellitus, as well as eye injuries and prolonged use of drugs contribute to the development of the disease.

Causes of cataract

The main cause for the disease development is aging of the body. However, the appearance of abnormality may be due to genetic predisposition or congenital pathology (chromosomal abnormalities, intrauterine malformations). Infectious and “eye” diseases, unbalanced nutrition, bad habits (in particular, drinking alcohol) are provoking factors. The New York State Department of Health warns that long-term smoking contributes to age-related cataracts as well as other eye diseases (glaucoma, dry eye).

Symptoms of cataract include the following:

• decrement in visual acuity (sense of blurring, reduplication of objects);
• insufficient contrast, including color fading;
• pupil color change;
• presence of blinding halos around bright objects.

Correct diagnosis can only be made by ophthalmologist after examining the visual system. As a rule, a patient is prescribed visometry (determination of visual acuity), tonometry (measurement of intraocular tension), perimetry (examination of visual fields), as well as ophthalmoscopy (examination of the fundus). If necessary, the doctor may order additional examinations (for instance, eye ultrasound).

Cataract treatment in Kharkiv

One can undergo quality examination in Kharkiv at the Ophthalmology Department of “ON Clinic Kharkiv” to clarify the diagnosis of cataract in children and adults. If untreated, the effects of cataract can be serious. This is a limitation of human life and working capacity due to the decrement of visual acuity resulting in deterioration in the life quality. Ignoring the lens opacity can lead to blindness.

Cataract prevention

Unfortunately, cataract in children and adults does not answer the medical treatment or optical correction. In children, early detection with for further correct development of the visual analyzer functions is especially important. Observation and treatment methods are selected strictly individually and depend on many factors.

Make appointment to ophthalmologist at the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv” and undergo visual system examination.