Cataracts

Cataracts are a disease in which the lens inside the eye becomes clouded, causing a decrease in vision.

The main cause is aging, but injuries, medications, and other illnesses can also be factors.

The speed of progression varies from person to person, and usually progresses slowly, but in rare cases, it may progress suddenly. In the early stages, when the condition is not interfering with work or daily life, eye drops may be administered to monitor the condition.

However, using medication will not restore the lens to its original transparency; its purpose is simply to slow the progression of cataracts.

Surgery is needed to treat advanced cataracts.

In addition, in special cases, people with a narrow "angle" in the eye are prone to acute glaucoma attacks, and may need cataract surgery to prevent this even if the condition is not advanced.

This condition is common among people who have good eyesight from a young age and tend to be farsighted.

In recent years, technological advances have made the surgery safer.

The surgery is performed under local anesthesia, so it puts less strain on the body and can be performed even by people undergoing treatment for other physical illnesses.

I perform cataract surgery at Toranomon Hospital every Wednesday, and when patients who visit the clinic need cataract surgery, I refer them to Toranomon Hospital, where I perform the surgery in a safe and secure environment, and I can provide them with follow-up visits and examinations before and after the surgery.

This will be done at the clinic.