A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Most cataracts are related to aging. 

Medical insurance in Vietnam sets the standard for cataract surgery for patients with Vision acuity of 2/10 or less (normal Vision acuity is 10/10). However, patients diagnosed with a cataract always ask the doctor: "When do I need surgery?"

What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. Sometime after age 50, most of us are likely to hear our eye doctor say, "You have cataracts," but some cases of cataracts due to eye injury or diseases such as diabetes, lupus, eye surgery, etc. are encountered at any age.

Risk factors for cataract

• Increasing age
• Diabetes
• Excessive exposure to sunlight
• Smoking
• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• Previous eye injury or inflammation
• Previous eye surgery
• Prolonged use of corticosteroid medications
• Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol

Signs and symptoms of cataracts include:

• Clouded, blurred or dim vision
• Increasing difficulty with vision at night
• Sensitivity to light and glare
• Need for brighter light for reading and other activities
• Seeing "halos" around lights
• Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription
• Fading or yellowing of colors
• Double vision in a single eye

Treatments

For the early stage, you just need a small dose and::

1. Change the glass regularly to improve vision.
2. Wear sunglasses when outdoors.
3. Enhance the brightness to look better.
4. Eat plenty of green vegetables, fresh fruit.

For late stage: surgery will be indicated. :

1. Vision acuity <2/10.
2. Vision acuity > 2/10 on patient: pseudo facial syndrome ... or patients with a requirement.
3. The visual acuity is much reduced.

 Phaco (Cataract surgery) at City International Hospital 

Phacoemulsification (Placo) with Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is a modern cataract surgery could be best approach for Cataract patients, in which the eye's internal lens is emulsified with an ultrasonic handpiece and aspirated from the eye. This is the latest method for treating cataracts for fast and effective surgery, providing good vision for patients, and being widely applied to replace surgical methods.

Phaco with IOL 's benefits for patients

1. Short operating time.
2. Less painful, no bleeding.
3. Minimal invasive
4. Go home in a day.

Phaco with IOL implantation at City International Hospital could be best approach for patients

Patient Nguyen Van Thanh, born in 1957, Vietnamese American, has visited many specialized ophthalmic hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City and in the United States, recently was given a left eye cataract surgery by Dr.  Trinh Bach Tuyet, head of Ophthalmology Department at City International Hospital on August 1, 2018, from which has improved his visual acuity  from 2/10 to a perfect 10/10. 2 days after the surgery, the patients were able to comfortably read and drive. Especially, the patient was prescribed with Multifocal Contact Lenses which allows for which allows for clear vision at arms distance, so providing glasses to see in the far, middle and near distance with no dividing lines or segments - just one simple lens for all uses, and to achieve results as patients need high-experienced surgeons to maximize patient satisfaction.

“Surgery can be done as soon as the cataract is interfering with your daily life. This means A cataract does not really affect your life, you can until the symptoms appear clearly," said Dr. Trinh Bach Tuyet, head of Ophthalmology Department at City International Hospital. You may notice that your vision is less clear and distinct. Car headlights and streetlights can become dazzling, and you may experience difficulty moving from shade to sunlit areas. Colors may look different too, and become faded or yellowed. If you experience any of these symptoms, make an appointment to see your optometrist.”

For appointment or more information about the services provided by Ophthalmology Department, please contact:

City International Hospital

Operator: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8035 or 8036

Or call Ophthalmology Department

Nurse Station: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8207

Patient Service: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8180

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