Pskov ophthalmologists called a dangerous myth about the “maturation” of cataracts

Ophthalmologists of the Pskov Regional Clinical Hospital warned that the widespread opinion about the need to wait for the “maturation” of cataracts is a dangerous misconception. About it "MK in Pskov" reported in GBUZ "Pskov regional clinical hospital".

Cataracts are one of the most common eye diseases in which the lens gradually loses its transparency. The disease does not hurt, but without treatment leads to a significant decrease in vision and even blindness.

Modern technologies allow and recommend the operation of cataracts in the early stages: the earlier the operation passes, the easier it is technically for the surgeon and the faster the recovery for the patient.

The gold standard of treatment is ultrasound phacoemulsification: through a micropuncture of the cornea, the surgeon grinds and removes the cloudy lens, after which he implants an elastic artificial one. The operation is performed under local anesthesia, lasts about 10-15 minutes through an incision of 2 mm, sutures are not required. The patient is under the supervision of specialists, then discharged home.

POCB conducts such operations on a paid basis with the installation of a toric lens for the correction of astigmatism or a multifocal lens that provides distance vision, near and medium distances.

You can make an appointment for a consultation with an ophthalmologist through the contact center by phone 8 (8112) 29-57-00. The reason for a visit to the doctor can be blurred vision and "veil" before the eyes, deterioration of vision in the evening, increased sensitivity to bright light, double vision in one eye and the need to constantly change glasses.