Cataracts can develop early, before the age of 60, due to extensive exposure to blue light from phones and computers, or prolonged use of corticosteroid medications.
Mai, 59, whose right eye had a grade one cataract 7 years ago, recently saw it progress to grade three due to aging. Surgery helped restore her vision.
My mother has cataracts and has been advised to have surgery. I've heard there are different types of artificial lenses. Which one is the best? (Phuong Anh, 34, Hanoi)
A 72-year-old man suffering from both cataracts and glaucoma, whose eye pressure couldn't be controlled with three types of medication, underwent a combined surgical procedure to halt disease progression and alleviate pain.
Blurry vision after cataract surgery can be due to the eye not yet adapting to the artificial lens, the lens being slightly dislodged, or complications.
Wearing UV-blocking sunglasses, having regular eye exams, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure can help keep your eyes healthy and reduce the risk of cataracts.
I have been myopic for 21 years, with 8.5 diopters in my right eye and 9.25 in my left. Am I at risk of developing cataracts? (Minh Ngoc, 30, Ho Chi Minh City)
Older adults, people with diabetes, those on long-term corticosteroid treatment, and individuals frequently exposed to ultraviolet light are at increased risk of cataracts.
After a childhood accident left him with severely impaired vision, an 18-year-old named Phat underwent successful cataract surgery to restore his sight.
