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What causes the film to form on cataract surgical lenses?
PCO occurs because cells remaining after cataract surgery grow over the back (posterior) of the capsule causing it to thicken and become slightly opaque (cloudy). This means that light is less able to travel through to the retina at the back of your eye.
How can you prevent cataract formation?
Prevention
- Have regular eye examinations. Eye examinations can help detect cataracts and other eye problems at their earliest stages.
- Quit smoking.
- Manage other health problems.
- Choose a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables.
- Wear sunglasses.
- Reduce alcohol use.
How long after cataract surgery can posterior capsular opacification occur?
Posterior Capsule Opacification After Surgery Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO) is a common condition that develops in approximately 35\% of patients who have undergone cataract surgery. It can occur within weeks or years after surgery.
How do they remove scar tissue after cataract surgery?
YAG posterior capsulotomy is a laser treatment used to remove scar tissue from around your lens implant. Some call this scar tissue a “secondary cataract.” It is not a new cataract, but rather, scar tissue growing across your implanted lens.
How can you prevent cataracts naturally?
A consistently healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, oily fish and whole grains may result in a decreased risk of cataracts. Antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals such as vitamins A, C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin and omega 3 fatty acids may also reduce the risk of cataract progression.
What foods prevent cataracts?
To prevent cataracts, eat three servings of 100 percent whole grains. This can include amaranth, brown rice, bulgur, buckwheat, millet, oatmeal, popcorn, sorghum, quinoa, rye and wheat.
Can posterior capsule opacification be avoided?
The laser can also be used to remove the laminin layer of the posterior capsule, which can prevent posterior capsule opacification. The system is available in Europe and has just been FDA approved. The other new technology that may make a difference is the Zepto capsulotomy device.
Can you have a cataract operation twice?
Which prompts the question, “Can you get a cataract twice?” The condensed answer is, no. A cataract is essentially the clouding of the eye’s natural lens and cataract surgery is the complete removal of this clouded lens, followed by its replacement with an IOL (intraocular lens).