now Cataracts are now a common eye disease, but when older adults have surgery, there are always various concerns:
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< p data-track="3">Do I need immediate treatment for cataracts?
Generally, cataracts progress slowly, and there will be no major changes without treatment in a short period of time. Mature cataracts may cause inflammation inside the eye or cause other eye complications. need immediate treatment. As time and economic conditions permit, we recommend early treatment.
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What tests are needed before cataract surgery? What needs to be paid attention to?
The examination before cataract surgery is divided into eye examination and general examination. Eye examination generally includes vision, visual function, intraocular pressure and lacrimal duct, corneal curvature, A-ultrasound and B-ultrasound, among which corneal curvature and A-ultrasound examination (in order to calculate the intraocular lens power to be implanted in surgery). Systemic examination generally includes blood and urine routine, liver and kidney function, blood sugar and other tests, as well as medical examinations such as blood pressure and electrocardiogram. Able to perform cataract surgery. If necessary, perform neurological examinations to understand the condition of cerebral blood vessels.
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Can diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease and other diseases be treated with cataracts?
Diabetes should control blood sugar between 5.8-8.0mmoL/L, blood pressure below 180mmhg, poor heart, difficulty breathing, and surgery for fundus diseases.
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Is there an age limit for cataract surgery?
Operations are generally performed by the elderly, and of course there are also traumatic cataracts. Generally speaking, if cataracts can affect daily life and work, surgery should be considered. The operation is performed at the mature or mature stage to avoid secondary glaucoma or uveitis caused by the overripe lens, and the operation is also more difficult and complications are more frequent.
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How many types of cataract surgery are there? Which is right for me?
Phacoemulsification is generally recommended for the treatment of cataracts.
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Can cataract surgery be performed on both eyes at the same time?
It is recommended that after the first eye is done, wait for the first eye to recover before doing the second eye to reduce the risk of surgery.
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Is cataract surgery painful?
We use local anesthesia during the operation, so there is generally no obvious pain during the operation.
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Is cataract surgery risky?
Nowadays, micro-incision phacoemulsification is commonly used for cataract surgery. It is a minimally invasive surgery, and the operation time is usually short.
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How long does cataract surgery take?
The operation time is about 15 minutes.
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Does cataract surgery require hospitalization?
Under normal circumstances, hospitalization is required, and it takes about 2-3 days. Hospitalization is more conducive to postoperative anti-infection.
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Is cataract surgery reimbursed?
Cataract is a medical insurance disease, and local patients can go to the hospital directly with their local medical insurance card to get reimbursed.
Patients with out-of-town medical insurance cards can first call the local medical insurance center to report for out-of-town use. Normally, they can bring direct use and settlement. If they cannot be reimbursed directly at the hospital, the hospital Formal invoices and relevant certificates will be issued, and patients can go back to the local area for reimbursement. The specific reimbursement rate is subject to the local reimbursement rate.
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How much can my vision recover after cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery normally requires implantation of intraocular lenses, which can improve postoperative vision and visual effects. However, different eye conditions of patients may also have some impact on postoperative visual acuity. For example, for some patients, the fundus is not very good, and the postoperative corrected visual acuity may not be very good.
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What should I pay attention to after cataract surgery?
Pay attention to eye hygiene after surgery;
Do not rub your eyes;
Focus on light and digestible food, keep the stool smooth, etc;
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Can cataract come back after surgery?
A small number of patients may develop post-cataract, and it is normal that the older the age, the lower the relative probability.
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What is an intraocular lens? What are the categories?
Intraocular lens is an artificial lens implanted in the eye, which is generally made of polymer compound materials to replace the role of the natural lens. Divided into folding and non-folding, monofocal, multifocal and trifocal, spherical and aspherical.
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How long is the IOL available after implantation?
Intraocular lenses have good compatibility and can be used for life normally, and do not need to be replaced unless there are special circumstances.