Director of Hanoi High-Tech Eye Hospital, Nguyen Van Sanh, highlighted the growing prevalence of cataracts among younger people, with over 60% of blindness cases attributed to this condition. Cataracts can be caused by various factors, including harmful substances from within the body or the external environment. The most effective treatment for cataracts is artificial lens replacement surgery, where an intraocular lens (IOL) is used to replace the cloudy natural lens.
There are different types of IOLs available, including monofocal and multifocal lenses. Monofocal lenses focus light at a single point, usually for distance vision, while multifocal lenses allow for clear vision at multiple distances, including near, intermediate, and far. The latest generation of multifocal IOLs, such as asymmetric rotating refractive lenses, offer significant advantages, providing clear vision at all distances and reducing the need for glasses.
With advancements in technology, cataract patients now have access to high-quality lenses that improve their quality of life and help them perform daily activities without reliance on glasses. The use of asymmetric refractive multifocal IOLs is becoming increasingly common, with over 60% of patients at Hanoi High-Tech Eye Hospital benefiting from these lenses. Additionally, these lenses enable patients with combined eye fundus disease to undergo examinations and interventions without any hindrances.
Cataracts have long been a common cause of vision problems and blindness if left untreated. However, advancements in technology have introduced refractive phaco that allows patients to see clearly at all distances after surgery. This has significantly improved the quality of life for many cataract patients.
The most effective treatment for cataracts is artificial lens replacement surgery using an intraocular lens (IOL). There are different types of IOLs available like monofocal and multifocal lenses that focus light at a single point or multiple distances respectively. The latest generation of multifocal IOLs like asymmetric rotating refractive lenses offers significant advantages by providing clear vision at all distances and reducing the need for glasses.
With advancements in technology and treatments like refractive phaco and high-quality IOLs available to cataract patients today has improved their quality of life significantly. It enables them to perform daily activities without reliance on glasses or other visual aids.
Overall, the increasing prevalence of cataracts among younger people highlights the importance of early detection and treatment for this condition. With advancements in technology like refractive phaco and high-quality IOLs available today has made it easier than ever before for cataract patients to improve their quality of life and regain their independence through better eyesight.