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Amira Salsabila | Haibunda
Saturday, 02 Sep 2023 21:50 WIB
Jakarta –
Cataracts cause cloudiness in the lens of the eye, causing vision to become cloudy. However, there are still several other symptoms that some people with this disease rarely notice.
This one eye disorder is a cloudy area that forms on the eye lens. Mother’s lens is a clear, flexible structure made mostly of protein or crystals. As we age, the proteins in the lens break down, forming cloudy patches that affect vision.
Maybe you feel as if you are looking at the world through a dirty window. Over time, vision will also get worse and it may be difficult to carry out activities or complete daily routines.
5 Symptoms of cataracts that are rarely noticed
In some cataract sufferers, it turns out that there are still some cataract symptoms that they are not aware of. So, Mother, are you curious about the symptoms that you need to pay attention to? Check out the following list, OK?
1. Decreased or blurry vision
Your decreased or blurry visual acuity may be a common symptom. However, not a few cataract sufferers realize that it is one of the signs of this eye disorder.
“A cloudy lens will cause the light entering the eye to not be focused properly onto the retina so that the image of the object captured becomes a shadow,” said Dr. Maria Magdalena Purba, SpM, eye specialist.
2. Double vision or double vision
Double vision or double vision is a symptom that can be experienced by cataract sufferers. These symptoms are often not taken seriously or even considered as a temporary problem that will go away on its own, Mother.
3. It’s hard to recognize colors
Colors may appear dull, as if one were looking at the world through a colored filter. This is because the protein that makes cataracts cloudy has a brownish tint, so it can affect how you interpret the color.
“Cataract sufferers often have difficulty recognizing colors clearly. Colors that should look bright become dull or distorted as a result of the cloudy lens in the eye,” he said.
4. Sensitivity to light
“The feeling of discomfort or even the appearance of pain when exposed to light that is too bright can be a sign of a problem with the lens of the eye,” said Maria.
Sensitivity to light is another symptom that is rarely noticed. People with cataracts may feel more sensitive to bright light, such as sunlight or bright lights in the room.
The appearance of halos when looking at a light source such as a lamp or bright sunlight can be a sign of cataracts.
5. It’s hard to see clearly in low light
This disease can also affect a person’s ability to see clearly in low light conditions.
“Like at night or in a less bright place. This condition is often felt when someone is driving at night or reading in low light conditions,” he concluded.
6 Ways to prevent cataract symptoms early
On this occasion, Maria also explained several ways to prevent cataracts from an early age, Mother. Here are some things you can do:
Use sunglasses with UV protection when outdoors, especially in the hot sun. This is because UV rays can damage the lens of the eye and increase the risk of cataracts. Protect your eyes from injury by using protective glasses during high-risk activities, such as sports or jobs that involve potential eye injuries, yes, Mother. Reduce or stop smoking and alcohol consumption. Because these two things can increase the risk of cataracts. In addition, Mother should also avoid exposure to cigarette smoke because there are free radicals that can cause changes in protein molecules in the eye. Adopt a healthy diet with balanced nutrition. Mothers are encouraged to eat foods rich in antioxidants such as colorful fruits and vegetables, nuts containing omega-3, to fish. These nutrients can help you to protect your eyes from oxidative damage. If you have diabetes, it’s important to keep your blood sugar levels within normal limits by following your doctor’s recommended treatment plan and eating a healthy diet. Routine eye examinations are also very important, Mother. Through this examination, Mother can help detect eye problems from an early age, including cataracts.
So, those are some of the symptoms of cataracts that are rarely noticed so that you can prevent them early on that you can do. Hopefully useful, yes, Mother.
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2023-09-02 14:50:25
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