In my twenties, asbestos dust got into my eyes, causing scars similar to cataracts.

In my twenties, while opening the office ceiling and installing network cables, I inhaled asbestos dust into my eyes.

A scar has appeared in the pupil.

When I went to the ophthalmology department at that time, they said the scar was small and difficult to operate on.

They told me to come to the hospital if the scar gets bigger, and to have surgery then.

It was said that as the scar enlarges, it develops into cataracts.

It was said that the size of the scar would gradually increase, but it didn't get bigger...

I wonder if this is fortunate.

My eyesight is normal, but now that I'm in my 50s, I have presbyopia and can't see nearby well... haha

Cataracts have various causes, but as people age, the lens becomes cloudy due to aging, leading to cataracts.

In particular, when the nucleus of the lens (the central part of the lens) hardens (becomes stiff), the refractive index of the lens increases.

Since you are in a myopic state, it is said that nearby objects may appear clearer than before.

In other words, if you develop presbyopia as you age and suddenly find newspapers that were hard to see become clear, you shouldn't think your eyesight has improved, but rather that it could be a symptom caused by cataracts... Please keep this in mind^^.

Since I can't see the newspaper well, should I be happy about this... lol

I'm curious because the scar on my eye hasn't grown, and my vision is normal except for presbyopia, so I don't have significant difficulties in daily life.

Is the scar developing into cataracts?

Should I see an ophthalmologist for treatment or just wait a little longer?

I'm curious and worried at the same time...ㅠㅠ