Cataracts have a variety of effects on the visual system and, if left untreated, lead to blindness
For most people, the age range of 65-70 years is considered as the average time of this disease and its probability is predicted to be up to 50%, but from the age of 70 and above this chance increases up to 75% and will be intensified.
From an ophthalmologist perspective, the Cataract is a disease caused by the aging of the lens of the eye. In this case, a group of pathology factors and tissue changes that occur in the cells are interrupted, such that this disease will appear gradually. As a result of this phenomenon, the protein in the eye lens gradually accumulates and causes change. The compression of the lens causes changes in its strength, and the patient becomes nearsighted and long-sighted at times.

introduction of cataract or eye opacity diseases
Cataract is referred to as lens opacity, which affects the amount of vision.

Causes of cataract
1-Aging 2-Systemic diseases like diabetes-Long  3-term Smoking  4-Blow to the eye  5-Long exposure to sunlight or x-rays 6-Common Cataracts Symptoms 7-Blurred vision  8-Reducing visual acuity at night or in extreme light 9-Driving disturbances especially at night 10-Changes in color vision  11-Cataract detection method-  12-Assessment of visual strength  13-Eye Building Examination

 Cataract treatment solution
The only definitive treatment for cataract is surgery; this is one of the most common surgical procedures in the world; post-operative complications are rare and there is no possibility of post-operative recurrence.
It should be noted that cataract surgery is performed by removing a lumbar lens and replacing an artificial lens; Today, the preferred surgical procedure is an extra-capsular type.
The time of surgery depends on the patient's individual and occupational conditions, but is normally recommended when it causes interferes in daily tasks such as driving, studying, and ... .
Noor Surgery Center  has been treating cataracts for many years and by using Iranian expert and experienced physicians and the most advanced devices, cataract surgery is performed in the operating rooms of Iranian Noor Surgery Center.

Temporary treatment of cataract
Changing the glasses score, using dual focal glasses or magnifying glasses.

Cataract per-surgery actions
* Using antibiotic eye drops one to two days before surgery
* Continue taking medications such as reducer blood pressure medications with your doctor's advice
* Do not using meal 12 hours before surgery
* Using the anti-inflammatory drops and antibiotics with the doctor's order
* It is best to postpone several weeks after the surgery; because the patient's eye score is changing during this time.

Duration of cataract surgery

Cataract surgery usually does not have general anesthesia and doctors use subjective anesthesia unless the patient is co-operating. Duration of operation is between 40 minute sand 1 hour and a half, depending on the patient's co-operation and the patient's eye condition. The patient is also discharged from the operation

 Do I have cataract
Match the notes below this text with your own status, and mark the cases that are true about you; If your answer to the most questions below are positive, you are likely to have cataract and should be treated as soon as possible. Do not forget that the delay in treating cataract has many consequences and can lead to complete blindness of one or both eyes.

1. Driving is one of my daily routine, but the radiation of the gazing lights and the sun and the headlight of the car harms me.

2. Due to lack of enough vision, I cannot do my job in the best way.

3. I cannot do housework due to lack of enough vision.

4. Due to lack of enough vision, I am not able to do my favorite things (such as studying, watching TV, tailoring, recreation and walking).

5. I'm always worried about falling in a bump or a pit.

6. Because of cataract, I cannot be completely independent and I am always dependent on someone else.

7. My current glasses are not able to improve my vision.

8. Reducing my vision has become a source of inconvenience.

Of course, it should be noted that these symptoms may also be present in other eye diseases, so if these symptoms occur, you should refer to an ophthalmologist to a definite diagnosis.