“If above 60, see your ophthalmologist at least once a year”: Dr. VK Raju

Dr. VK Raju, eminent ophthalmologist and President of Eye Foundation of America speaking at the AAPI Global Health Summit in Hyderabad held from January 5 -7, 2022

HYDERABAD/NEW YORK (TIP): Eminent ophthalmologist and President of Eye Foundation of America spoke on cataract surgery at the AAPI Global Health Summit held in Hyderabad from January 5 to 7, 2022.
“Cataract surgery was first described in Sanskrit literature 3000 years ago by Susruta of ancient India. We have come a long way since then. With modern technology, and skillful surgeon it has become an outpatient surgery. Not long ago, patients were hospitalized for 5-7 days”, said Dr. Raju.
He described the modern cataract surgery and its benefits.
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blurry vision in patients over 50. Other symptoms of cataracts like glare, halos, double vision, loss of contrast sensitivity, dimness of vision, or difficulty with depth perception can lead to trouble reading or difficulty with driving during the day or night.”
Multiple studies have shown that decreased vision in the elderly has been associated with a decrease in their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. In fact, the visual disturbances from cataracts have been shown to increase the risk of falling and hip fractures.” Cataract surgery is the only way to treat cataracts and is a low risk, quick, and efficient procedure. Having cataract surgery has been shown in multiple studies to decrease the rate of falls and fractures and improve the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of patients, Dr. Raju explained.

His advice: if you are close to 60 years you should see your ophthalmologist once a year at least. Today many eye problems can be prevented or treated if the ophthalmologist catches them early, he said.

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