CAN EVERYONE ACHIEVE 10/10 VISION AFTER CATARACT SURGERY?

Artificial lens replacement surgery is a necessary indication for people with cataracts, helping to completely treat the disease and restore clear vision. However, can all patients achieve 10/10 vision after cataract surgery? Find the answer with Dr. Vu Anh Tuan - Leading expert in the field of Cataract & Glaucoma treatment in Vietnam through the article below.

Cataract surgery methods

Cataracts are a common vision-impairing disease in the elderly, accompanied by a number of symptoms such as blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, often seeing halos, and the ability to perceive colors. decreased color, double vision, triple vision. Fortunately, with modern medical advances, this leading blinding disease can be treated with gentle, quick surgical methods:

Phaco surgery removes cataracts by crushing the cloudy lens with high-frequency ultrasound waves and sucking it out, then replacing it with an artificial lens to restore the patient's vision. This method only creates a small incision of 2-3mm, does not require stitches, surgery time is only 15 minutes, does not cause pain, and is reasonably priced.

Cataract Laser surgery has the same mechanism as the Phaco method above, but applies advanced Femtosecond Laser technology, replacing some manual operations and scalpels, helping patients preserve corneal endothelial cells. Better retina, more precise incision, reduced post-operative complications, while correcting astigmatism and reducing the risk of secondary astigmatism.

Does everyone achieve 10/10 vision after cataract surgery?

To answer this question, Dr. Vu Anh Tuan - Professional Director of Japan International Eye Hospital - Leading expert in cataract treatment said:

“Cataract surgery will return the patient's vision to almost the same as before the disease. Most cataract surgery patients can regain good vision (8/10 or higher) if treated promptly. In cases where it is difficult for a patient to achieve maximum vision after surgery, it may be due to a number of reasons such as patients suffering from other eye diseases (Glaucoma, retinopathy due to complications of diabetes, age-related macular degeneration, posterior capsule perforation). In addition, vision results also depend on the surgeon's skills and the quality of services at the ophthalmology hospital."

Thus, it can be seen that surgery is a necessary solution to completely remove cataracts, prevent the risk of blindness and restore the patient's vision, but not everyone will achieve 10/10 vision. ten. To get good results, in addition to factors from the hospital (procedures, doctors, machines), it also depends on the patient's eye condition and overall health.

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Factors to keep in mind to achieve good vision after cataract surgery

To prepare for successful surgery and possess outstanding visual quality after surgery, patients should note the following factors:

Time of surgery

Patients should have artificial lens replacement surgery as soon as possible. Delaying treatment will cause the disease to progress more severely, causing the lens to become hard and atherosclerotic, affecting other parts of the eye. This increases the risk of lens capsule rupture, making surgery time longer, and can cause complications (glaucoma, corneal edema). Ophthalmologists encourage patients to have cataract surgery when vision is below 6/10.

Examination process

A strict and thorough examination process will help the doctor accurately assess eye health, prescribe appropriate surgical methods, and specify the optimal lens type and parameters to achieve effective results. High treatment efficiency, as well as accurate prediction of postoperative results. At Japan International Eye Hospital, the 16-step cataract surgery examination and consultation process follows Japanese standards with a modern, advanced machinery system, the inspection steps are carried out meticulously and carefully. Working closely with experienced doctors helps ensure accurate input parameters for surgery, optimize post-operative effectiveness, as well as ensure patients are thoroughly consulted and understand the prognosis of the results. surgery.

Appropriate surgical method

Meeting the conditions for each surgical method, correctly determining eye needs and choosing the appropriate artificial lens are key factors for bright, healthy eyes and a fulfilling life. Note that for people with corneal disease, doctors will not prescribe the Cataract Laser method.

Qualification of the surgeon

A successful surgery requires the surgeon to have extensive experience in handling arising situations (if any), and be skillful in manual operations, especially with Phaco surgery. At Japan International Eye Hospital, patients can feel secure in treatment with Dr. Vu Anh Tuan and MSc. Dr. Nguyen Duc Quang, with nearly 30 years of experience, has successfully performed more than 52,000 cataract surgeries.

Modern machinery system

The mechanical system plays an important role in the examination and surgery process, ensuring accurate eye assessment results and helping the surgery take place accurately and gently. Therefore, Japan International Eye Hospital is equipped with advanced medical equipment systems such as the Catalys machine (Johnson & Johnson - USA) - the leading device in Femtosecond Laser technology in lens replacement surgery; Constellation system (Alcon - USA) with Ozil technology is safe for grinding and suctioning the lens nucleus; Lumera 700 machine, OCT 3D fundus tomography machine, new generation IOL Master lens power meter (Carl Zeiss - Germany) support the in-depth eye examination process.

Cataract surgery is an effective solution that improves vision for many patients, but not everyone achieves 10/10 vision after surgery. Vision results after surgery depend on many factors such as eye health before surgery, the technique used, and the eye recovery process after surgery. To achieve the best results, patients need to follow their doctor's instructions, have regular eye exams, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Please research carefully and discuss with your doctor to make the most appropriate decisions for your own vision health.