CATARACT

Advantages of Gangnam Bright Smile Eye Clinic's cataract surgery Performing customized surgeries for each patient, certified equipment

1. FEMTO LDV Z8

  • Utilizing the FEMTO LDV Z8 laser device with augmented reality technology to make precise incisions and eliminate cloudiness within the lens.
  • Minimizing the risk of eye damage by using low energy.

2. Illumination Chaffer (Smart Beam Surgery)

  • The world's first 'Illumination Chaffer,' developed by Oculight, which has received FDA approval in the United States and certification from the Korean Health Technology Institute.
  • Reducing surgery time and offering a solution when there is pupillary constriction during surgery, thereby increasing safety.

3. Causes of Cataracts

  • Aging: The most common cause, where proteins in the lens break down and clump together, forming a cloudy area.
  • Genetics: A family history of cataracts can increase the risk.
  • Eye Injury: Past trauma to the eye can lead to cataract development.
  • Health Conditions: Diabetes, high blood pressure, or prolonged use of corticosteroids can increase the risk.
  • Exposure to UV Light: Long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage the lens.
  • Smoking and Alcohol: These lifestyle factors can increase the likelihood of cataract formation.



4. Symptoms of Cataracts

  • Blurry or cloudy vision.
  • Faded or yellowed colors, making it harder to distinguish between shades.
  • Glare and halos around lights, especially at night.
  • Double vision in one eye.
  • Difficulty seeing at night.



5. Treatment for Cataracts

  1. Eyeglasses: In early stages, a change in prescription or wearing stronger glasses can help improve vision.
  2. Surgery: The only effective treatment for cataracts is surgery. The cloudy lens is removed and typically replaced with a synthetic intraocular lens (IOL). Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful surgeries performed worldwide.
  • Phacoemulsification: A technique where the cataract is broken into small pieces and removed through a tiny incision.
  • Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE): Used for more advanced cataracts, where a larger incision is made to remove the lens in one piece.




6. Presbyopia vs. Cataracts:

  • Presbyopia affects near vision due to the loss of flexibility in the lens, while cataracts cloud the lens, affecting both near and far vision.
  • Cataracts often develop slowly and worsen over time, whereas presbyopia is a gradual and inevitable age-related condition that affects near focus only.





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