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.
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)
My right eye has suddenly turned red, with blood spreading across the white part. It doesn't hurt or feel uncomfortable. Is this dangerous, and how is it treated? (Linh Nga, 28, Gia Lai)
My vision has been blurry for about a week, and I'm seeing double. Could this be a sign of a medical condition, and how can it be treated? (Pham An Tuan, 35, Hai Phong)
I've just recovered from pink eye, but my vision is blurry, like there's a film over my eyes. Is this dangerous, and how can it be treated? (Ngoc Lan, 32, Ho Chi Minh City)
Corneal dystrophy causes cloudy corneas, blurred vision, a foreign body sensation in the eye, burning, irritation or watery eyes, and light sensitivity.
Around 7 million Vietnamese have diabetes, over 50% undiagnosed, and nearly 40% experience nerve and eye complications, including diabetic retinopathy and macular edema.
After a childhood accident left him with severely impaired vision, an 18-year-old named Phat underwent successful cataract surgery to restore his sight.
