Elderly Ophthalmology Guangzhou - Solutions to common ophthalmic problems of the elderly
The elderly are one of the groups with high incidence of eye problems, and the growth of age often leads to a variety of eye problems. In Guangzhou, many eye hospitals provide professional eye services for the elderly. There are many solutions to common eye problems of the elderly.
1. Treatment of age-related macular degeneration
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common ophthalmic problem in the elderly, which affects the normal function of the macular region of the retina. An ophthalmologist from a special hospital for the elderly in Guangzhou pointed out that the treatment of AMD mainly includes medication and surgery.
For early and middle AMD patients, drug treatment is the first choice. For example, anti-aging drugs and antioxidants can help slow down the progress of disease. In addition, certain vitamin and mineral supplements, such as vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, also help to improve the health of the macular region of the retina.
For patients with advanced AMD, surgical treatment may be a better choice. For example, vitrectomy can remove blood vessels that accumulate near the retina, thereby reducing the risk of vision loss.
In addition to medication and surgical treatment, the elderly can also improve their lifestyle to alleviate AMD. Reasonable diet, smoking cessation and alcohol restriction, regular eye examination and adequate rest are all helpful to slow down the progress of AMD.
2. Surgical correction of cataract
Cataract is a common ophthalmic problem in the elderly, which can lead to blurred vision and even complete blindness in severe cases. Experts from a large eye hospital in Guangzhou said that cataract surgery is the most common and effective treatment at present.
Cataract surgery adopts the method of intraocular lens replacement, that is, the turbid lens in the patient's eyes is taken out, and then the transparent visible intraocular lens is implanted. The procedure is usually quick and almost painless for the patient. After surgery, the patient's vision will be significantly improved.
Cataract surgery is a kind of routine daytime surgery, and it recovers quickly after surgery. It should be noted that patients should use antibiotic eyedrops and protective glasses regularly after surgery to prevent infection and trauma. In addition, care should be taken to avoid heavy physical labor and excessive eye force for a period of time after surgery.
Although cataract surgery is a conservative method of correction, not all cataract patients are suitable for surgery. The ophthalmologist will decide whether to perform surgery according to the patient's eye condition and physical condition.
3. Treatment measures for dry eye
Dry eye is a common and troublesome disease in the ophthalmology of the elderly. A doctor from a well-known eye hospital in Guangzhou said that there are many ways to treat dry eye, and individualized treatment can be carried out according to the symptoms and causes of the patient.
First, for patients with dry eyes, doctors will recommend keeping the eyes moist. Artificial tear drops can be used to relieve the dryness of the eyes. In addition, avoid using electronic products for a long time and exposing them to air-conditioned rooms.
Secondly, doctors will take relevant treatment measures for patients with dry eye disease whose etiology is clear. For example, dry eye caused by abnormal immune function can be treated by drugs that regulate the function of the immune system. For dry eye caused by abnormal oil secretion, physical therapy such as hot pressure eye mask can be used to promote oil secretion.
Finally, during the treatment of dry eye, ophthalmologists will also guide patients to carry out some eye massage and eye health exercises to improve the blood circulation of the eyes and enhance the tear secretion function.
4. Surgery and medication for glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the diseases that seriously affect the quality of life among the ophthalmic problems of the elderly. Experts from an ophthalmic hospital in Guangzhou said that the early treatment of glaucoma is mainly drug therapy, which mainly controls the progress of the disease by reducing intraocular pressure.
If the drug treatment is ineffective or the side effects of the drug cannot be tolerated, surgery is another option for glaucoma. Depending on the patient's situation, the doctor may recommend laser surgery or traditional filtering surgery. Laser surgery mainly includes laser gasification and laser drilling to reduce intraocular pressure by improving aqueous flow. The traditional filtration surgery is to establish a new fluid drainage channel in the eye to reduce the intraocular pressure.
Finally, whether it is medical treatment or surgical treatment, glaucoma patients need regular follow-up visits and examinations to ensure that the disease is timely controlled. At the same time, glaucoma patients should also avoid strenuous exercise, pay attention to emotional regulation and reasonable diet to reduce the fluctuation of intraocular pressure.
To sum up, there are different treatment options for different eye diseases among the ophthalmic problems of the elderly in Guangzhou. Through medication, surgical correction and lifestyle improvement, the elderly can effectively alleviate eye problems and improve vision and quality of life.
