Cataracts is an age-related vision disorder. It is the
clouding of the lens that affects nearly every one after the age of 80. Wearing contact lenses has got nothing to do with cataracts since it is a natural occurrence.
As we begin to age; our muscles degenerate, bones get weaker
and so does the eye sight. To be specific; cataracts is the clouding of the
lens that helps transmission of light to retina where the image is formed.
Since, in old age the lens gets cloudy; the image you see is blurred causing
hazy vision. It also causes light sensitivity & difficulty in
discriminating colors.
Cataracts cannot be avoided in older ages but can be
delayed. In severe cases; cataracts is removed via cataracts surgery. After
surgery, you can continue wearing contact lenses as usual once your eye has
completely healed. According to the medical experts; it naturally takes a period
of 3-5 weeks for the vision to stabilize in the operated eye. Once the
coordination of both the eyes develop and vision is stabilized; you can meet
your doctor to analyze the new prescription needs.
How to Delay Cataracts?
Wearing UV lenses & Wider Brim Hat Helps Delaying Cataracts
It is important to protect your eyes from sunlight to
prevent the damage. Wearing UV interception contact lenses along with a hat
having a wider brim may help. Sunlight exposure is known to increase the risk
of cataracts.
If you have already lost vision due to cataracts; talk to
your eye doctor about different low vision services & devices that can help
you make the most of the remaining vision.
Contact lenses do not impede your vision provided they are
FDA approved nor do they cause cataracts. In fact they help maintaining your
vision after cataracts surgery.
Dr. Wayne Bizer , Ophthalmology, states
on behalf of American Academy
of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart
“First, let me put
your mind to rest that the wearing of contact lenses has nothing to do with the
development of cataracts.
There are many different types of cataracts, and some of them have specific
causes while others develop without ophthalmologists ever having any evidence
as to why they occurred. Everyone who lives long enough will develop cataracts;
some babies are born with cataracts, and others can develop them at almost any
age. Fortunately, cataracts can be corrected with a painless and safe operation
like cataract surgery"
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