Modern day people rely on digital products too much, causing an increase in macular degeneration. However, Ophthalmologist have found that cataract is somehow linked to macular degeneration. If cataract is detected earlier, then macular degeneration can be prevented or delayed.

Causality between Cataract and Macular Degeneration

Ying-Shan, Chen, director of ophthalmology at the Hsinchu Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, pointed out that from his observation, 30% of patients with early-onset cataracts have macular degeneration; and about 80% of patients with macular degeneration also have cataracts. This shows that there is a causal relationship between cataracts and macular degeneration.

The Effects of Light on Eyes

Ying-Chan Chen believes that this finding indicates that light can affect the intraocular lens, causing the formation of cataract. At the same time, light can cause macular degeneration. As a result, Dr. Chen suggests that people aged 30 to 40, especially heavy users of digital products, should do a test on intraocular lens. The earlier cataract is detected, the easier it is to avoid macular degeneration in the future.

Don’t Rush to Undergo Surgery when Diagnosed with Early-onset Cataract

What to do when you’re diagnosed with early-onset cataract? Shan-Ying, Chen believes that you should not rush to the conclusion of having a surgery! This is because, of all the people with cataract, only 5% of them actually needs to undergo surgery. Therefore, what’s important is to protect the eyes and prevent cataract.

2 Strategies to Protect the Eyes

Shan-Ying, Chen suggests that the best way to protect the eyes is to take “internal and external” strategies. Internal strategy is to consume lutein, anthocyanins, astaxanthin and OMEGA3 fish oil; external use is to wear blue-light-blocking glasses, discoloration lenses and sunglasses to protect the eyes.

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