Cataract, Eye Diseases, Glaucoma, Retina, Prima Medical Center Saigon
Four Causes of Blindness in the Elderly
12 September, 2023
Every 5 seconds, an elderly person goes blind in the world. An estimated 314 million people are blind and have low vision; Vietnam has about 2 million. Please share information about eye diseases that cause blindness in the elderly below that can be prevented or treated promptly, quickly, and cheaply.
Prima Saigon: Four Causes of Blindness in the Elderly
1. Cataract (Dry Cataract)
Manifestations: Blurred distance vision, but still able to see up close. The near vision is blurred when the bead is ripe; only the hand’s shadow is seen before the eyes. The disease is painless and is particularly sensitive to light.
Treatment: The most common cause of blindness today, Phaco cataract surgery is the only treatment method.
2. Glaucoma Glaucoma (Glazing)
Manifestations: Acute glaucoma has symptoms of severe pain, redness, blurred vision, colored rings, sometimes headache, and vomiting. Chronic glaucoma is not painful but only fades; the field of vision in front of the eye is narrowed.
Treatment: Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, with no cure. The disease SHOULD BE EARLY Detected through screening to slow the progression of the disease.
3. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Expression: When looking at an object, it needs to be clarified; the image is distorted while the surrounding area is still visible, or when looking at a board with squares, the squares will be distorted. The disease is also painless and progresses gradually, becoming increasingly blurred.
Treatment: There is still no cure, but it can be controlled to prevent the disease from progressing. By building a scientific diet and living activities, protecting eyes from UV rays, stopping smoking, reducing stress…
4. Retinal Pigmentation (# Night blindness)
Manifestations: At dusk or night, blurred vision (night blindness), inability to distinguish colors, narrowing of the frontal field of vision like when looking through a circular tube, when the eye nerve is severe, atrophy causes permanent blindness.
Treatment: Similar to AMD, night blindness does not have a specific cure. Patients should be proactive in prevention with nutrition and eye protection.
Our Ophthalmology Team
- Dr THAO Vo, Chief Medical Officer , Prima Medical Center Saigon
- Dr AN Trinh, Head of General Ophthalmology
- Dr BINH Tran, Senior Consultant
- Dr TRAN Nguyen, Consultant
Prima Saigon is one of the prestigious eye hospitals in Vietnam, recognized by the US embassy in Vietnam.
If you need an eye assessment, please have a visit to Prima Medical Center Saigon
- Address: 27 Ky Dong St, District 3, HCMC
- Website: https://primahealth.vn/en/
- Business Hours: 07:30 – 17:00 from Monday – Saturday
- HOTLINE: 0919-209-039 or 1900 – 9115
Prima Saigon recommends that clients should reserve their intended consultation at least three days before their visit for convenience and less waiting time.
Every 5 seconds, an elderly person goes blind in the world. An estimated 314 million people are blind and have low vision; Vietnam has about 2 million. Please share information about eye diseases that cause blindness in the elderly below that can be prevented or treated promptly, quickly, and cheaply.
Prima Saigon: Four Causes of Blindness in the Elderly
1. Cataract (Dry Cataract)
Manifestations: Blurred distance vision, but still able to see up close. The near vision is blurred when the bead is ripe; only the hand’s shadow is seen before the eyes. The disease is painless and is particularly sensitive to light.
Treatment: The most common cause of blindness today, Phaco cataract surgery is the only treatment method.
2. Glaucoma Glaucoma (Glazing)
Manifestations: Acute glaucoma has symptoms of severe pain, redness, blurred vision, colored rings, sometimes headache, and vomiting. Chronic glaucoma is not painful but only fades; the field of vision in front of the eye is narrowed.
Treatment: Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, with no cure. The disease SHOULD BE EARLY Detected through screening to slow the progression of the disease.
3. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Expression: When looking at an object, it needs to be clarified; the image is distorted while the surrounding area is still visible, or when looking at a board with squares, the squares will be distorted. The disease is also painless and progresses gradually, becoming increasingly blurred.
Treatment: There is still no cure, but it can be controlled to prevent the disease from progressing. By building a scientific diet and living activities, protecting eyes from UV rays, stopping smoking, reducing stress…
4. Retinal Pigmentation (# Night blindness)
Manifestations: At dusk or night, blurred vision (night blindness), inability to distinguish colors, narrowing of the frontal field of vision like when looking through a circular tube, when the eye nerve is severe, atrophy causes permanent blindness.
Treatment: Similar to AMD, night blindness does not have a specific cure. Patients should be proactive in prevention with nutrition and eye protection.
Our Ophthalmology Team
- Dr THAO Vo, Chief Medical Officer , Prima Medical Center Saigon
- Dr AN Trinh, Head of General Ophthalmology
- Dr BINH Tran, Senior Consultant
- Dr TRAN Nguyen, Consultant
Prima Saigon is one of the prestigious eye hospitals in Vietnam, recognized by the US embassy in Vietnam.
If you need an eye assessment, please have a visit to Prima Medical Center Saigon
- Address: 27 Ky Dong St, District 3, HCMC
- Website: https://primahealth.vn/en/
- Business Hours: 07:30 – 17:00 from Monday – Saturday
- HOTLINE: 0919-209-039 or 1900 – 9115
Prima Saigon recommends that clients should reserve their intended consultation at least three days before their visit for convenience and less waiting time.
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