IF THE EYES HAVE BOTH PTERYGIUM AND CATARACT, WHICH DISEASE SHOULD BE TREATED FIRST?
Pterygium and cataract are both common diseases that cause vision loss, can lead to many eye complications and affect the patient's quality of life. When the patient has both pterygium and cataract, choosing a treatment plan becomes more complicated. Together with Japan International Eye Hospital, you will understand more about the priority treatment order, the address for surgery, and the price of pterygium and cataract surgery in the article below.
Illustrative image of the condition of both pterygium and cataract
What is pterygium?
Pterygium (also known as pterygium, eye tumor) is the proliferation of conjunctival cells, leading to the appearance of a raised area of tissue on the white of the eye. The disease often develops from the corner of the eye, then spreads to the cornea, causing vision loss in the patient. People with pterygium often feel impaired vision, red, painful eyes, hot eyes, and watery eyes.
Some of the most common causes of pterygium include frequent exposure to UV rays or dirt, family genetics, and a history of dry eyes. When suffering from pterygium, patients can effectively treat it by using eye drops or surgery depending on the severity of the disease.
What is cataract?
Cataract (also known as stone cataract, dry cataract) is a condition in which proteins accumulate into clumps, causing opaque areas in the lens, preventing light from transmitting images accurately to the retina. People with cataracts often see things as if there is a thin layer of fog covering their eyes, are sensitive to light, have reduced color perception, and have difficulty seeing at night.
The most common cause of cataracts is the natural aging process of the eyes, but there are also other causes such as substance abuse (alcohol, beer, tobacco), steroid or corticoid abuse, exposure to strong light intensity for a long time, and poor blood sugar control.
Artificial lens replacement surgery is the only solution to completely treat cataracts, improve vision and quality of life for patients. Depending on each person's eye condition, the ophthalmologist will prescribe cataract surgery using the Phaco or Laser Cataract method.
If the eye has both a pterygium and a cataract, which disease should be treated first?
According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan - Professional Director of Japan International Eye Hospital - Leading expert in the field of Cataract treatment in Vietnam, patients should perform pterygium surgery first, then cataract surgery. Pterygium disease is related to the cornea, so it often causes errors in the process of measuring eye refraction, leading to errors in calculating the power of artificial lenses.
Dr. Vu Anh Tuan recommends that patients should perform pterygium surgery first, then about 2 - 6 months later, perform cataract surgery. At that time, the pterygium scar has healed, bringing the cornea back to a balanced state, helping the process of measuring the cornea and the eyeball axis accurately, thereby correctly assessing the power of artificial lenses and ensuring optimal treatment effectiveness.
Where to treat pterygium and cataract?
Address for high-quality cataract and pterygium treatment
With 100% investment and direct management from Paris Miki Holdings Group, Japan International Eye Hospital is a pioneering ophthalmology facility in cataract surgery and pterygium surgery according to Japanese standards in Vietnam. After nearly 10 years of operation, Japan International Eye Hospital has received the trust of hundreds of thousands of patients thanks to its high-quality service, leading surgeons in Vietnam, leading machinery system in Southeast Asia, diverse surgical methods, high-end materials and comprehensive care services.
TS. Dr. Vu Anh Tuan examines a patient at Japan International Eye Hospital
Cost of cataract surgery at Japan International Eye Hospital (updated as of August 2024)
- Single-focal Phaco surgery: 16,000,000 VND - 32,000,000 VND/eye.
- Multifocal Phaco surgery: 28,000,000 VND - 52,000,000 VND/eye.
- Single-focal Cataract Laser surgery: 38,000,000 VND - 54,000,000 VND/eye.
- Multifocal Cataract Laser surgery: 50,000,000 VND - 74,000,000 VND/eye.
Cost of pterygium surgery at Japan International Eye Hospital (updated as of August 2024)
- Pterygium surgery with autologous conjunctival graft: 6,750,000 VND/2 eyes.
- Pterygium surgery with autologous conjunctival graft, with anti-metabolic drug application (optional): 4,750,000 VND/eye.
- Double pterygium surgery with autologous conjunctival graft: 5,250,000 VND/eye.
- Pterygium surgery with Mitomycin application: 6,250,000 VND/eye.
- Pterygium surgery with collagen graft: 9,000,000 VND/eye.
Treatment of eyes with both pterygium and Cataracts require a thorough examination and accurate assessment by medical professionals. The most important thing is that both conditions need to be treated promptly to prevent serious complications and improve the patient's quality of life. If you are facing this condition, visit a specialist medical facility to receive accurate advice and the most effective treatment regimen.