What is Cataract by Dr Jonathan Paroli
Cataract is one of the most common, and preventable diseases of the human eye. It’s one of those eye problems that tend to happen because of our age. In this “Ask the Paroli’s” article, Dr Jonathan Paroli will be discussing some things you need to know about Cataracts and the ways of handling this eye disorder .
Top: Normal clear Lens, Bottom: Lens with Cataract that affects the light entering the eye.
Question #1: What are Cataracts?
CATARACTS ARE OPACITIES OF THE CRYSTALLINE LENS IN THE EYE CAUSING BLURRING OF VISION. It is on of the most common cause of preventable blindness.
“Pamumuti ng lente sa loob ng mata.”
Question #2: Why do we et Cataracts?
AGE (most common)
MEDICATIONS
METABOLIC DISEASES( LIKE DIABETES)
TRAUMA
CONGENITAL
INFLAMMATORY
Question #3: WHAT DO YOU EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU HAVE A CATARACT?
· BLURRING OF VISION
· CLOUDINESS OF VISION
· GLARE
· COLOR CHANGES
· PROBLEM WITH DEPTH PERCEPTION
Question #4: HOW DOES AN EYECARE PROFESSIONAL KNOW IF YOU HAVE A CATARACT?
Through a careful examination via a Slit Lamp, we can determine if a patient has a Cataract
Dr Michael Paroli examining the eye of the patient using a Slit Lamp Biomicropscope. The doctor may get a photo, and show the patient the results using the screen beside the doctor.
Question #5: HOW DO YOU TREAT CATARACT?
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT IS THE STANDARD TREATMENT, but some cataracts can wait a while before surgery. THOSE STILL NOT NEEDING SURGERY CAN OPT TO HAVE THE BEST CORRECTED VISION PRESCRIPTION GIVEN.
Question #6: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPE OF LENSES
There are multiple types of lenses offering additional benefits to the patient. Cataract surgery can be treated like a refractive surgery where we can minimize the need for glasses.
Here are different kinds of Intraocular Lenses(IOL’s) used for patients who’ve undergone Cataract Surgeries, and where their best focuses are on:
There are many kinds of IOL’s with different focuses and uses. A patient may tell the doctor their lifestyle so the practitioner can briefly explain which they think is the best option.
Dr Jonathan Paroli, an Ophthalmologist from Angeles City, Pampanga
About Dr Jonathan Paroli, MD, PCOM, DPBO:
Dr. Jonathan is the eldest among the Paroli brothers. He took his residency training at the Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital and undertook his Low Vision Fellowship at the Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute, the largest and oldest multidisciplinary Eye Hospital in Bangladesh.
He is a diplomate in the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology, and one of the first to be certified by Staar to fit Implantable Contact Lenses(ICL), a type of Refractive Surgery, outside and North of Metro Manila.
Other “Ask the Paroli’s” article for Sight Saving 2020:
Dr Pius Paroli
Dr Mark Paroli
Dr Michael Paroli