Cataracts develop in 90 percent of cases in individuals aged 60-70 years. However, young people can also suffer from this condition. Eye doctor Dr. Maxim Ladanov stated in an interview with Gazeta.Ru: "The development of cataracts is age-related and is usually observed after the age of 60. However, the disease can manifest much earlier - at the age of 40, for example. Cataracts can develop at an early age, especially due to head injuries or as a result of other diseases." According to him, the main sign of cataracts is "blurry vision,” characterized by the appearance of fog in front of the eyes, where a person sees a blurry image of both near and far objects. Of course, there are other signs that should raise concern.
He continued: "The more rapidly the disease progresses, the darker the surrounding environment appears. Familiar colors are no longer as vibrant as they used to be and may look different to the person. Additionally, night vision declines in people with cataracts. This is because the cloudy lens allows less light to reach the retina, significantly reducing the level of vision, and if the person does not see an eye doctor in a timely manner, the consequences may be irreversible."
The doctor pointed out that "cataracts are currently successfully treated surgically," and stated, "One of the most effective techniques often employed by eye surgeons is lens phacoemulsification. This simple surgical procedure involves removing the cloudy lens using ultrasound and replacing it with a new artificial lens."
He added: "Numerous clinical cases have shown the success of lens phacoemulsification in treating cataracts along with glaucoma or astigmatism, or nearsightedness or farsightedness. For example, if a patient has developed cataracts due to glaucoma, eye surgeons can perform a combined surgery for both cataracts and glaucoma at the same time."
