Suara.com – Someone who experienced cataract often don’t realize it. Because the symptoms that appear usually occur little by little over several months.
Medical specialist eye dr. Andrew M Knoch, Sp. M(K)., explained that the first sign of cataracts occurs with cloudiness in the lens of the eye.
The process of turbidity can take several months or even years. But there are other symptoms that are generally felt by patients.
“First, patients can complain of blurry vision. In particular, blurred vision such as smoke or fog. With time, the smoke or fog will get thicker, disturbing vision,” explained doctor Andrew in a live broadcast of Health Radio of the Ministry of Health, Monday (7/6/). 2021).
Also Read:
This Woman Mukbang 10 Cow’s Eye Eggs, Harvests Ticking Reactions
In addition, patients can also feel too bright whenever there is light. For example, during the day, the patient complains of sunlight. Even at night, especially when driving, someone with cataract symptoms could feel the glare from the light.
Color perception that appears also occurs due to cataract symptoms. Doctor Andrew explained that the initially clear lens turned brown due to cataracts. As a result, the color that is perceived by cataract sufferers is also different.
“Maybe not all (symptoms) appear, but the most typical is the presence of visions such as smoke or fog. The symptoms that appear are not accompanied by pain or red eyes. So if the patient’s condition is mild, it’s comfortable,” he said.
It doesn’t stop there, cataracts also cause the patient’s refractive status to change. Doctor Andrew explained that the refractive status was related to the need for glasses as a viewing aid.
“It could be that those who previously didn’t wear glasses need glasses. Or those who have worn glasses have changed their size. That could also be a symptom of cataracts,” he said.
Also Read:
Eyelash Extensions, This Girl’s Eyeball is Scratched and Hard to Open
In the early stages, most people do not realize they are experiencing symptoms of cataracts. Because the process of clouding the eye lens that takes a long time. However, if examined medically, the lens of the eye has become cloudy.
Therefore, Dr. Andrew reminded the importance of doing regular eye examinations once a year. Especially in the elderly (elderly). The main cause of cataracts is generally due to old age.
– .
