eye Cataract, Types of Cataract, eye catract Diagnosis

                                           Cataract:

Introduction:

Cataract is a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, making things difficult to see clearly.

Causes:

Aging (most common)

Diabetes mellitus

Eye injury, Long-term steroid use

Excessive UV light exposure

Smoking & alcohol, Family history

Symptoms:

 blurred vision

Cloudy  vision, faded colors

Glare or  light sensitivity, Night vision problem.

Double vision in one eye

Changing glasses frequently

Types of Cataract:

Nuclear - divided in the center of the lens

Cortical cataract - starts at the outer edge of the lens

Posterior subcapsular - is formed behind the lens

Congenital cataract - from birth or in childhood

Diagnosis:

Visual acuity test - Let's check vision with the "Snellen Chart

Slit lamp examination -  look through a special microscope.

Tonometry - Eye pressure is measured.

Retinal exam - The retina is checked by dilating the pupil.

Treatment: 

most effective treatment is surgery 

Stronger eyeglasses, magnifying lenses, sunglasses.

Phacoemulsification - Artificial intraocular lenses (IOLS) are inserted by breaking and removing the lens using ultrasound waves.

Extracapsular Cataract Extraction -The lens is removed from the larger incision and stitches are applied.