The ophthalmologist told why the veil appears before the eyes and what diseases it signals

The sensation of fog or veil before the eyes is a common complaint with which patients often turn to a specialist. About why this symptom occurs and what diseases can indicate, said the Russian ophthalmologist Anton Kazantsev, writes sb.by.

The ophthalmologist explained that the causes of the veil before the eyes can be different. Most often, the cause is problems with the tear film or a violation of the outflow of tears through the tear canals.

- In these cases, diagnostic lavage washing, special drugs will help, Anton Kazantsev noted. The appearance of fog before the eyes may also indicate an initial clouding of the lens, that is, the development of cataracts. It should be understood that the earlier the specialists operate on the patient, the better the results will be. Don’t wait until it starts to progress.

The doctor also added that removing the clouded lens in the early stages can guarantee a quick recovery without the risk of serious complications.

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