I have questions about cataract surgery in my 30s.

In the past, as a result of aging and one of the senile diseases, cataracts would develop, causing a lot of discomfort.

 

But these days, I hear that even young people in their 20s and 30s are getting cataracts.

 

 

I'll find out what kind of disease cataracts are here!

 

Cataracts are, simply put, a condition where the clear and transparent lens becomes cloudy with age, causing vision to become less clear or blurry.

 

The lens with cataracts can become cloudy like dirty glasses or stained windows, which may cause visual impairment.

 

When clouding occurs in the lens, it obstructs the entry of light into the eye.

In the case of turbidity, it is known to be caused by an increase in insoluble proteins within the lens.

 

Why do these insoluble proteins increase?

The cause is aging, but various factors are said to influence it.

 

 

There are two main reasons for the increase in insoluble proteins or the development of cataracts.

 

It is congenital and acquired.

In the case of congenital conditions, it refers to the presence of lens opacity at birth due to maternal drug use, congenital metabolic disorders, or similar factors.

Additionally, acquired factors including aging can be influenced by diabetes, trauma, atopic dermatitis, ultraviolet rays, electronic devices, and malnutrition.

 

 

The cause of cataracts in people in their 30s that has been appearing recently can be attributed to prolonged use of electronic devices in daily life.

Using electronic devices for a long time can easily cause eye fatigue and may also accumulate strain on the lens, potentially worsening lens health.

Prolonged use of electronic devices is said to be one of the early causes of not only cataracts but also presbyopia 😂😭

 

Or, in cases where there is a lot of ultraviolet exposure. Therefore, on sunny days with strong sunlight, wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays, a hat, or a parasol is said to be helpful.

 

 

 

So, what are your questions?

 

If someone had cataract surgery in their 30s and then develops cataracts again later in life, is reoperation possible?

 

✔️ If surgery has been performed, is there a need to take medication or undergo postoperative care?

For example, LASIK can cause glare and dryness after surgery, so you need to keep using artificial tears for about six months.

 

✔️ If I had LASIK or LASEK in my 20s and my vision worsened again, and then cataracts developed, is it possible to treat the cataracts while also correcting my nearsightedness at the same time?

 

 

 

✨Thank you in advance for your response🙏