Cataract | Pearl Eye - Methods

In an normally seeing eye, the lens is unclouded and clear. Should a cataract develop, the patient will see everything as if through a fog - the lens is clouded. This fog continues to thicken over time and is accompanied by a deterioration in eyesight; this often also means an increased sensitivity to glare.
In addition to numerous other possible causes such as eye injuries or reactions to medication, the most common cause is advanced age; in this case, one would refer to a "pearl eye" or "senile cataract". These appear most commonly after the age of 60.²

Should one's visual acuity be reduced by clouding to the point that daily activities can no longer be managed, an operative procedure should be performed. This is done by replacing the clouded lens with a so-called intraocular lens made of plastic. The operation usually represents only a slight burden on the patient, proceeds relatively free of discomfort, and is an outpatient treatment in most cases. Over 90% of patients who undergo this operation experience a substantial improvement in visual acuity.³ The major prerequisite for this operation is that no other eye diseases are present.

You should discuss the best possible time for action in a personal conversation with your doctor.