{"id":1877,"date":"2017-10-18T10:53:55","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T10:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inof.es\/cataratas\/"},"modified":"2022-07-17T18:53:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-17T18:53:34","slug":"diagnosis-and-treatment-of-cataracts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-cataracts\/","title":{"rendered":"Cataracts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;color&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1577986966989{background-image: url(https:\/\/inof.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tratamiento-cataratas.jpg?id=3343) !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;400&#8243; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc411859412{color:#ffffff;font-size:60px;font-family:'Titillium Web';font-weight:600;}@media (max-width:1024px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc411859412{font-size:50px;}}@media (max-width:959px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc411859412{font-size:50px;}}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc411859412{font-size:40px;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc411859412{font-size:40px;}}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vcex_69dc411859412\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">CATARACTS<\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text font_weight=&#8221;300&#8243;]<span style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #99ccff;\">We recover your vision, gain quality.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-button.vcex_69dc41185b3fd{background:#5884ca;color:#ffffff!important;padding-inline:20px;font-weight:600;}.vcex-button.vcex_69dc41185b3fd:hover{background:#1c5ec9!important;}.vcex-button.vcex_69dc41185b3fd .theme-button-icon-left{padding-inline-end:20px;}<\/style><div class=\"theme-button-wrap theme-button-block-wrap wpex-block wpex-clear wpex-clr\"><a href=\"tel:933933156\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-left block vcex_69dc41185b3fd\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\"><span class=\"vcex-button-icon vcex-icon-wrap theme-button-icon-left\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>Request an appointment 933 933 156<\/span><\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510528536237{background-position: 0 0;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc41185bad5{color:#6b6b6b;font-size:40px;font-family:'Titillium Web';font-weight:200;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vcex_69dc41185bad5\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">SPECIALITIES<\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc41185c0ba{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1524741815774 vcex_69dc41185c0ba\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Cataracts<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_tta_tabs shape=&#8221;square&#8221; spacing=&#8221;15&#8243; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1508256027653{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #cccccc !important;border-right-color: #cccccc !important;border-top-color: #cccccc !important;border-bottom-color: #cccccc !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508251362686-4ac9fce9-13f71384-5c88&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">What are cataracts?<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]A cataract is when the internal lens of the eye, the crystalline lens, becomes opaque. This leads to a loss of visual acuity, blurred vision, a loss of colour intensity, glare, etc. The speed at which these problems progress depends on each patient[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1879&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Causes&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508256089541-8b045f78-48a21384-5c88&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Causes of cataracts<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>Ageing of the proteins<\/strong> in the crystalline lens. This is the most common cause and occurs naturally between the ages of 60 and 80.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exposure to ultraviolet radiation<\/strong> may accelerate cataract formation, as well as alcohol consumption and tobacco use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diabetes<\/strong> can cause a specific type of cataract if glucose levels are not properly controlled. Cataracts may also appear prematurely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Injuries<\/strong> or blows to the eye.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medication<\/strong> such as corticosteriods.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1612&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<blockquote><p>Frequent exposure to ultraviolet radiation should be avoided. Protect your eyes with sun glasses.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Types&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508256790280-6cca5488-e3c61384-5c88&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Types of cataract<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nuclear cataracts<\/strong>: This is the most common form and usually occurs naturally. The interior fibres of the crystalline lens become opaque. This may cause refraction changes leading to myopia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cortical cataracts<\/strong>: Opaqueness forms in the crystalline lens cortex. This leads to flashes of light, and it develops more quickly than the nuclear form.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Posterior subcapsular cataracts<\/strong>: A specific type of cataracts that can appear years after surgery. The posterior capsule supporting the intraocular lens \u201cbecomes dirty\u201d. A laser can be used in the doctor&#8217;s office, and the problem will not occur again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Congenital cataracts<\/strong>: These appear in newborn babies. It is important to treat this immediately to avoid the risk of the child developing amblyopia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1502&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Mature cataracts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1504&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Congenital cataracts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Evaluation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508258154839-35b76ff9-306e1384-5c88&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Evaluation<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>Testing visual acuity<\/strong>: The size of the smallest writing a patient can see is measured. Cataracts lead to poor visual acuity, in particular a loss of image quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Detection of refractive errors<\/strong>: Cataracts tend to lead to eye myopia, that is, they make your far vision worse and improve your near vision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examination of the crystalline lens with a slit lamp<\/strong>: Thanks to a slit lamp, ophthalmologists can examine the eye in much more detail, enhancing their view of where the cataract is located and its reach.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/gUmWUb0Qbt8&#8243;][vc_column_text]Visual acuity test.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1506&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Slit lamp.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][vc_column visibility=&#8221;visible-desktop&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text font_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1577987139806{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #5884ca !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"white-text\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\">OTHER SPECIALITIES<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-navbar.vcex_69dc41185f309 a.vcex-navbar-link{color:#5884ca;background:#eaeaea;}.vcex-navbar.vcex_69dc41185f309 a.vcex-navbar-link:is(:hover,.active){color:#ffffff;background:#5884ca;}.vcex-navbar.vcex_69dc41185f309{font-size:14px;}<\/style><nav class=\"vcex-navbar vcex-navbar--expanded vcex-module vcex_69dc41185f309\"><div class=\"vcex-navbar-inner wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/strabismus-in-children-and-adults\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1861 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">STRABISMUS<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/amblyopia\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1871 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">AMBLYOPIA<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-diplopia\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--4194 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">DIPLOPIA<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-cataracts\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1877 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class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">GLAUCOMA<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/neuro-ophthalmology\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1890 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">NEURO OPHTALMOLOGY<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-retinal-diseases\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1899 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">RETINA<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/ocular-surface-treatments\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link vcex-navbar-link--1905 wpex-block wpex-float-left wpex-mb-5 theme-button clean expanded local-scroll wpex-text-1em has-bg-hover\"><span class=\"vcex-navbar-link-text\">OCULAR SURFACE<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/inof.es\/en\/eyelids-orbit-and-tear-duct\/\" class=\"vcex-navbar-link 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extract the opaque crystalline lens and substitute it with an artificial transparent crystalline lens (intraocular lens).<\/p>\n<p>There are several types of intraocular lens, which correct the patient&#8217;s refractive error, and can even correct presbyopia with multi-focal lenses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/rVbZsqVec-Q&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]This video shows how the cataract is extracted from the crystalline lens capsule and how the intraocular lens is placed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69dc4118675e2{color:#ffffff;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1524743480990 vcex_69dc4118675e2\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion shape=&#8221;square&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;triangle&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Is cataract surgery safe?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508266816826-246aed61-1e011384-5c88&#8243;][vc_column_text]Yes, it is now a well-established surgery with years of experience and a success rate higher than 95%. However, it is important to remember that this is not a trivial procedure and it requires correct execution by an experienced surgeon.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How long will it take for me to see well again after surgery?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508266862409-d10de19a-04ab1384-5c88&#8243;][vc_column_text]Recovery is very fast, but blurred vision is possible in the first few days. Check-ups will monitor normal progress. 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