Mengenal Tes Buta Warna dan Prosedurnya
Prosedur tes buta warna ishihara dengan membaca angka-angka yang tersusun dari titik-titik berwarna.
Ada 2 jenis sel yang mendeteksi cahaya di retina. Mereka disebut sel batang dan sel kerucut. Sel batang dapat mendeteksi terang dan gelap serta sangat sensitif terhadap tingkat cahaya yang rendah. Sementara sel kerucut mendeteksi warna dan terkonsentrasi di dekat pusat penglihatan Anda. Ada 3 jenis kerucut yang bisa mendeteksi warna; merah, hijau, dan biru. Kemudian otak dapat menggunakan input dari sel-sel kerucut ini untuk menentukan persepsi warna yang kita lihat.
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Bagaimana Prosedur Tes Buta Warna?
Buta warna terjadi saat kita tidak dapat melihat warna dengan cara normal. Sebagai contoh, kita tidak dapat membedakan warna-warna tertentu, seperti hijau, merah, dan biru. Buta warna dapat terjadi dalam keluarga yang diturunkan dari orang tua kepada anaknya. Selain itu, buta warna dapat disebabkan oleh toksisitas obat tertentu, serta beberapa penyakit, seperti anemia sel sabit, diabetes, degenerasi makula, penyakit Alzheimer, multiple sclerosis, glaukoma, penyakit parkinson, dan leukemia. Buta warna tidak ada obatnya, tetapi kita dapat menggunakan kacamata khusus dan lensa kontak. Orang yang menderita buta warna mampu menyesuaikan diri dan tidak memiliki masalah dengan aktivitas sehari-hari. Jika Anda atau keluarga mengalami buta warna, bicarakan dengan dokter. Dokter akan memberikan tes penglihatan sederhana untuk memeriksa buta warna. Adapun jenis tes buta warna meliputi:
1. Tes Buta Warna Ishihara
Tes buta warna yang paling umum dilakukan untuk mengetahui buta warna parsial terutama warna merah-hijau. Dokter spesialis mata akan meminta Anda untuk melihat gambar yang membentuk pola angka dengan warna berbeda di bagian tengah. Prosedur tes buta warna ishihara dengan membaca angka-angka yang tersusun dari titik-titik berwarna. Anda akan menjawab angka-angka yang terlihat dalam pola. Jika Anda sulit melihat warna merah dan hijau, maka pola angka juga akan sulit dilihat,atau Anda justru tidak melihatnya sama sekali.
2. Tes Buta Warna dengan Anomaloskopi
Pemeriksaan kali ini menggunakan alat anomaloskopi yang bentuknya menyerupai mikroskop. Proses pemeriksaan dilakukan dengan memutar beberapa tombol pada alat tersebut. Dokter akan meminta Anda menyesuaikan warna-warna yang ada di dalam alat tersebut. Hasil yang diberikan menggunakan alat ini memungkinkan klasifikasi yang akurat. Selain pemeriksaan dengan anomaloskopi, dokter juga akan melengkapi pemeriksaan penglihatan lain untuk memastikan kelainan penglihatan warna secara jelas.
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3. Tes Rona Farnsworth-Munsell 100 (Tes Hue)
Tes Hue menggunakan balok yang memiliki warna berbeda. Anda dapat menyusunnya dengan cara tertentu, seperti dari merah ke ungu atau mengaturnya dalam urutan gradasi pelangi (merah, jingga, kuning, hijau, biru, nila dan ungu). Jika Anda kesulitan untuk menyusun gradasi warna, maka kemungkinan Anda mempunyai gangguan penglihatan warna. Tes Hue juga diperlukan bagi profesi tertentu yang berguna dalam pekerjaan mereka, seperti fotografer, desainer.
4. Hardy Rand Ritter (HRR)
Seperti tes buta warna lainnya, tes HRR dirancang untuk menguji gangguan penglihatan warna. Tes HRR digunakan untuk memeriksa buta warna parsial (merah, hijau, dan biru). Selain memeriksa gangguan penglihatan warna, juga bisa mendeteksi penyakit mata, seperti neuropati optik yang tidak diketahui.
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Manakah Tes yang Ideal untuk Buta Warna?
Tes Ishihara yang sudah dikembangkan sejak 100 tahun lalu menjadi pemeriksaan umum yang baik untuk melihat gangguan penglihatan warna. Sementara pemeriksaan yang lebih baru lagi, Tes Hue juga dapat memberikan informasi yang lebih rinci. Bahkan adanya alat khusus seperti anomaloskopi membantu tenaga medis memeriksa gangguan penglihatan warna. Apapun jenis pemeriksaan buta warna nanti akan disesuaikan dengan kondisi pasien. Anda dapat bertanya kepada dokter spesialis mata Anda saat Anda melakukan pemeriksaan mata secara teratur.
Pengobatan Buta Warna
Buta warna tidak dapat diobati. Umumnya buta warna tidak mengganggu dan tidak menyebabkan kecacatan yang berarti. Anda masih dapat mengemudi, bekerja, dan menjalani kehidupan normal. Penderita dengan buta warna dapat memakai lensa kontak dan kacamata khusus. Tak jarang mereka mengunduh aplikasi untuk membantu mengenali warna. Jika Anda merasakan perubahan serius dalam cara Anda melihat warna segera bicarakan ke dokter spesialis mata. Gejala tertentu dapat menjadi tanda yang lebih serius. Buta warna terjadi karena genetik, bila menemukan kerabat dengan kondisi tersebut penting untuk menjalani tes buta warna.
Telah direview oleh dr. Azrina Noor, SpM
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Cataract Information, Insurance, and Cost 2024
Cataract Information, Insurance, and Cost 2024
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Cataract information, insurance, and cost 2024 can be found from various media, both printed and electronic. Actually, what is cataract? Cataracts are eye diseases that cause the natural lens of the eye to become cloudy, making vision blurry.Cataracts are also the main cause of blindness in Indonesia and even throughout the world. What a terrible fact, isn’t it? Therefore, it is time for us to care about eye health by recognizing the types, symptoms, and prevention through the following reviews!
Cataracts are eye diseases that cause the natural lens of the eye to become cloudy, making vision blurry.
Types of Cataracts Based on Location
- Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
Posterior subcapsular cataract appears at the back of the lens. People with diabetes or using high doses of steroids have a greater risk of developing posterior subcapsular cataracts.
- Nuclear Cataracts
Nuclear cataract forms in the center of the lens (the core part of the lens). Nuclear cataracts are usually associated with the aging process.
- Cortical cataracts
Cortical cataracts appear in the cortex of the eye lens. The shape resembles the spokes on a wheel that point toward the middle.
Cataract Symptoms and Signs
At first you may see a little blurry vision. You will see as if it is cloudy, feels foggy and smoky. Cataracts make light from the sun or lights appear too bright (glare) or flashy. You will also notice the color is not as bright as it was before the onset of cataracts.
Causes of Cataracts
In fact, no one knows exactly why over time and with age, the natural lens of the eye changes from clear to cloudy to the formation of cataracts. Apart from increasing age, risk factors for cataracts include:
- Ultraviolet light radiation
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension
- Overweight
- Smoking
- The use of corticosteroid drugs for a long time
- Statin drugs used to reduce cholesterol
- Previous eye injury or inflammation
- Previous eye surgery
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Significant alcohol consumption
- High myopia
- There is a history of cataracts in the family
Cataract Prevention
Numerous studies have shown certain nutrients and nutritional supplements can reduce the risk of developing cataracts. In a study conducted over a period of 10 years, it was reported that the intake of vitamin E and carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) from food and supplements was associated with a marked and significant reduction in the risk of cataracts.
Other research shows antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C and foods containing Omega-3 fatty acids can also reduce the risk of cataracts. Another preventive way is to wear sunglasses when outside the building (outdoor).
Cataract Treatment
Glasses, bright lighting, or other visual aids can be used temporarily. However, you need to have an eye condition checked to consider surgery, especially when the cataract is severe enough. Cataract surgery is a simple procedure that aims to regain normal vision.
Cataract Surgery Costs at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic 2024
In fact, the cost of cataract surgery is not expensive depending on the type of lens chosen. For example, the more sophisticated the lenses used, of course, the operating costs incurred become large. No wonder the cost of cataract surgery for each patient is different from other patients.
Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic is here to answer your needs. There are several cataract surgery packages available, such as Zircon C Lens Package, Zircon A Lens, Toric Lens, Multifocal Lens, and Multifocal Toric Lens.
Advantages of Zircon Lens Package C
- Spheric Acrylic Hyrophobic lens material (Foldable lens)
- Correcting far vision
- The price of surgery for 1 eye IDR 15,000,000
Advantages of A Zircon Lens Package
- Aspheric Acrylic Hydrophilic lens material (Foldable lens)
- UV filter
- Blue Light Blocker
- Anti glare
- Correcting far vision
- The price of 1 eye surgery IDR 18,000,000
Benefits of Toric Lens Package
- Acrylic Hydrophilic & Aspheric lens material (Foldable lens)
- Correcting far vision
- Correcting cylindrical
- Especially for cylindrical height more than 1.0 D
- The price of surgery for 1 eye IDR 28,000,000
Advantages of Multifocal Lens Packages
- Acrylic Hydrophilic & Aspheric lens material (Foldable lens)
- Correcting near, moderate, and far vision
- Sylindrical below 1.0 D.
- The price of surgery for 1 eye IDR 30,000,000
Advantages of the Multifocal Toric Lens Package
- Acrylic Hydrophilic & Aspheric lens material (Foldable lens)
- Correcting near, moderate, and far vision
- Correcting high cylindrical more than 1.0 D.
- The price of surgery for 1 eye IDR 39,000,000
Regardless of the advantages of the lens you choose. The role of technology cannot be separated from the medical world. Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic uses advanced technology, named The New CENTURION® Vision System. The New CENTURION® Vision System has an automatic system.
Health Insurance Partner
If you have insurance, the insurance company will pay the costs incurred. You, as a policy holder, only need to pay the minimum fee. If you use insurance, it is better to ask more details about the benefits provided by the insurance.
Usually the operation covered by insurance adjusts to the benefits of each customer. For example, there are certain lenses that are covered by insurers. There is also short-term care (one day care) or overnight. Before doing surgery, it’s good to make sure your insurance benefits first!
Check the list of insurance that cooperates with Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic here. Insurance List
BPJS Limits Guarantee of Cataract Services
Previously, BPJS guaranteed the cost of cataract surgery without conditions, but in Regulation of the Director of Health Service Security No. 2 of 2018 concerning Cataract Service Guarantee, BPJS applies the requirements, the ECCE method can be implemented after vision (sharpness or clarity). However, it needs to be ensured that Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic does not receive BPJS health insurance for cataract surgery services. However, it needs to be ensured that Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic does not receive BPJS health insurance.
Unfortunately, the ECCE method results in large incisions in cataract surgery patients so that it requires longer healing time for the surgical scars to heal completely. However, if you choose the Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic cataract surgery package with the latest method, the incision is smaller and the healing is relatively short.
In accordance with the explanation above, this is what you need to understand to smooth cataract surgery. Plan well for the best end result. Immediately consult your eye health with an ophthalmologist who has been trained according to their field at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic. Come on, take care of your eyes from an early age![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”DAPATKAN HARGA PROMO LAYANAN KATARAK” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmata.ciputrasmgeyeclinic.com%2Fgas%2Fext%2Fkatarak-symptoms%2F|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column_text]
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Lasik Eye Costs 2024: Information, Comparisons and Costs
How much does LASIK eye cost in 2024?
The cost of eye LASIK surgery in Indonesia ranges from IDR 10.000.000 to IDR 25.000.000/ eye. Some of these costs include consulting services for doctors and medicines, some do not.
LASIK surgery is a surgical procedure that aims to change the shape of the cornea of the eye to improve vision.
Currently, the newest methods most often used are ReLEx Smile and FemtoLASIK which provide more comfort to patients, such as a high degree of precision, shorter operating time, and faster postoperative recovery time.
On the other hand, there is also an old method for correcting myopic eyes, namely Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) which also uses a laser in the process. However, postoperative PRK recovery takes longer than LASIK, recovery time from 1 to 3 months, compared to the LASIK procedure which is only less than a month.
LASIK surgery is an operation performed with the aim of correcting refractive errors in the eye to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses for a higher quality of life.
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”FemtoLASIK Methods and Costs 2024″ font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%230e7759″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator align=”align_left”][vc_single_image image=”6871″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow_border” el_class=”hideon-Desktop”][vc_column_text]Femtosecond laser is used to correct vision (minus and cylindrical eyes) by making a thin fold / flap on the cornea and expression with an excimer laser which is used to shape the curvature of the cornea, after which the flap can function again.
By using the Femtosecond laser, it can replace the function of a scalpel to cut the flap as in the Lasik microkeratome method. So that it can make patients feel more comfortable by seeing that no knife is used in their eyes. In addition, the advantage is that the thickness of the corneal flap is also more predictable, reducing the risk of corneal injury during surgery and a lower risk. In some cases, a femtosecond laser also makes it possible to create a thinner corneal flap to safely correct higher numbers of nearsightedness.
The FemtoLASIK procedure takes a total of 10-15 minutes using the MEL-80 machine.
1. In the first step, the Femtosecond Laser creates a flap / opening in the cornea area.
2. In the second step, the flap is opened and a laser process using an excimer laser is carried out on the surface of the cornea that has been opened.
3.And when finished, the flap will be returned to its original position.
The side effects of the FemtoLASIK Method will vary from person to person and in general, include dry eyes, feeling of lumps, and glare after surgery. However, this is temporary and will disappear over time.
The cost of eye lasik in 2024 using the FemtoLASIK method at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic is IDR 14,000,000 / eye.
[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”GET FEMTOLASIK PROMO PRICE” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fciputrasmgeyeclinic.com%2Ffemtolasik-promo%2F|||”][vc_custom_heading text=”ReLEx® SMILE (SMall Incision Lenticule Extraction) Methods and Costs 2024″ font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%230e7759″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator align=”align_left”][vc_single_image image=”6873″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow_border” el_class=”hideon-Desktop”][vc_column_text]Eye surgery on the ReLEx SMILE method is performed using a Visumax femtosecond femtosecond laser, which is the latest technology from Carl Zeiss Meditec, a German company that is highly experienced in the field of optics. Compared to FemtoLASIK, the ReLEx® SMILE method is the newest LASIK surgery method which does not require opening / flapping the cornea.
The ReLEx® SMILE method only takes a total of 10 minutes with a laser process for only 24 seconds / eye. The incision in the cornea is only 2-4 mm in size, to keep the corneal structure stable. Not only that, the risks, and symptoms of dry eye after surgery are small with the application of this method.
There are three stages to the ReLEx® SMILE procedure:
1. Lenticule making. Visumax’s Femtosecond Laser will make lenticeles, which are a thin layer of corneal tissue and a 2-4mm incision on the side of the cornea.
2. Take out the lenticule. The lenticule will be removed through an incision / small cut that has been made on the side of the cornea
3. Refraction negligence correction. By removing the lenticule, it changes the shape of the cornea and the path of light entering the eye so that it can restore visual vision.
Side effects after surgery for each person will also vary, but in general, patients feel foggy eyes, glare in the first 4-6 hours. Please note, this is perfectly normal and will over time
The cost of eye lasik in 2024 using the ReLEx SMILE method at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic is IDR 19,000,000 / eye
[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”GET RELEX® SMILE PROMO PRICE” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fciputrasmgeyeclinic.com%2Flasik-promo%2F|||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Is the cost of LASIK eye 2024 found by BPJS?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%230e7759″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator align=”align_left”][vc_single_image image=”6877″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow_border” el_class=”hideon-Desktop”][vc_column_text]This question is common and is often asked by patients. However, LASIK surgery is an operation for cosmetic and aesthetic purposes, so it is included in the non-essential surgery category. So that the social security from the Indonesian government does not cover the costs of LASIK surgery and only the costs of cataract surgery or eye diseases that are medicinal.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”ABOUT RELEX® SMILE” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fciputrasmgeyeclinic.com%2Frelex-smile%2F|||”][vc_btn title=”ABOUT RELEX® SMILE vs FEMTOLASIK” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fciputrasmgeyeclinic.com%2Frelex-smile-vs-lasik-konvensional-kelebihan-dan-biaya%2F|||”][vc_custom_heading text=”What You Can Do at Home, School and Office” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%230e7759″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]- Wearing sunglasses.
Sunglasses can help protect everyone’s eyes (children to adults) from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.
- When looking at a computer monitor.
Rest your eyes every 20 minutes by looking at objects or objects that are 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
You can also get out of your seat at least every 2 hours and rest your eyes for 15 minutes.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Facts About Lasik” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%230e7759″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator align=”align_left”][vc_single_image image=”6871″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow_border” el_class=”hideon-Desktop”][vc_column_text]Did you know that lasik surgery is perfect for those of you who have complaints of vision, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Here are the facts about LASIK that you need to know.
- Quick LASIK procedure only takes 10-15 minutes
- Less pain during surgical procedures
- Most patients get better vision within a few days
- Save money overall from purchasing eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses, contact lenses, and consulting fees to an ophthalmologist
- Reduces symptoms of allergies or infections due to wearing contact lenses
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How Does Cataract Surgery Feel?
How Does Cataract Surgery Feel?
Cataract is an eye disease that occurs due to clouding of the lens in the eye, thus blocking vision. The view will appear foggy, smoky, indecisive, because the eye lens is cloudy. Cataract cases occur in the elderly related to the aging process. Even so, cataracts can happen to anyone and it is possible at an early age, such as adolescents and children. Surgery is the main therapy to restore vision function, and this is related to the quality of life in the future. In cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens. These artificial lenses are made of silicone or plastic. An artificial lens is inserted to take over the focus of vision.
The choice of eye lens implant type is made according to your eye health condition and needs. If you choose a multifocal lens implant will have good distance and near vision. Meanwhile, those who choose conventional monofocal lens implants will correct distance vision.
Compiled from WebMD, the goal of selecting multifocal lens implants is to reduce dependence on reading glasses after surgery. In this study, the researchers included 250 patients, divided equally between patients who received conventional multifocal and monofocal lenses. All patients underwent cataract surgery on both eyes, and both eyes had similar lenses. Three months after surgery, the multifocal patients had better near vision rates than the conventional lens group. The patient’s corrected average distance vision was also better for multifocal lenses.
Things to Expect from Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a simple eye surgery to remove the cloudy eye lens and replace it with an artificial eye lens. This procedure is common and safe. After surgery, you can see better. If you do not want to use reading glasses after cataract surgery, multifocal lenses can be the right choice for you.
Who Should Perform the Surgery?
If you have cataracts, you do not necessarily need cataract surgery. You may not even notice a change in your vision. Some people who have this condition see best if they wear glasses as prescribed by a doctor, or rely on brighter lighting. But, you need to be careful when cataracts get worse, it can cause more symptoms. You will experience foggy, dim, or blurred vision. Not only that, you also have double vision when you see something through your eye with cataracts. These problems can make it difficult for you to read, work at a computer, and do other activities that require unobstructed vision.
One complaint that you feel is that you may have poor eyesight and find it more difficult to drive when it is dark at night. You are also more sensitive to glare from lights. A person with advanced cataracts can even fail a vision test on a driving test. Cataracts can make you more sensitive to glare from the sun. You will see halos around the bright light. This prevents you from wanting to be outside for too long. It even makes it more difficult for you to exercise, such as skiing or golf. If you experience any of these symptoms, surgery can help. In addition, in severe cataracts, further complications can arise such as increased eye pressure / glaucoma, and inflammation due to the melting lens material.
Preparation for Cataract Surgery
A week or two before the procedure, your doctor will perform several tests to assess the parameters and shape of your eyes. Usually, biometry is used to measure the cornea and lens. In this way, it aims to find out what type of lens is suitable for patients. The doctor will tell you the types of lenses suitable for the patient. Furthermore, during the preoperative consultation, the doctor will also confirm whether there is a history of allergies, is taking certain drugs and a history of other diseases.
What Happened?
During cataract surgery, the doctor will give you an anesthetic eye drops so you won’t feel sick. You will be awake during this procedure because of the local anesthetic that keeps the eye area in place during the operation. If you feel anxious during surgery, your doctor will give you a sedative to help you relax.
The doctor will make a small incision in the cornea of your eye. Through this gap, will insert a small instrument to destroy the cataract and gently remove it. Next, a new artificial lens, made of plastic, silicone, or acrylic will be installed, and cover the wound on the cornea. The duration of the operation is between 15-30 minutes. Usually after surgery, you can go home and do not need to stay in the hospital. However, it will take someone to help drive you home. What if you have cataracts in both eyes? You will have two separate surgeries, usually a few weeks. This gives the first eye a chance to heal.
Side Effects of Cataract Surgery
The side effects of cataract surgery, but some of the risks that can occur are as follows.
- Dry eyes
- Eye infection or swelling
- Temporary increase in eye pressure 12-24 hours after surgery
- Eye nerve disorders
After Cataract Surgery
Your eyes will feel lumpy a few days after cataract surgery. In no time, you can see clearly. Your doctor will give you eye drops to prevent infection. You must rest for a few days. Driving will be prohibited, and you may not, pick up heavy objects, or force your eyes. For the first week, your doctor will recommend that you wear eye protection while you sleep so you do not get stressed or dirty. If you are in pain or feel your eye is not healing properly, tell your doctor immediately. Usually in 4-6 weeks (about 1 and a half months) after surgery, your eye will heal completely and about 90% of people see optimally. So, now you can imagine how cataract surgery feels right?
Cloudy Vision After Cataract Surgery
Sometimes after cataract surgery, you will find that everything starts to look cloudy again. It happens because the lens capsules the part of your eye that holds your new artificial lens starts to thicken. You may hear your doctor refer to this by its medical name: posterior capsule opacification. The problem may not arise right away. You will notice it months or years later. Your doctor may suggest a procedure called an Nd-YAG laser capsulotomy to correct it. This procedure takes a few minutes and is painless. Your doctor will use a laser to remove a cloudy capsule lens so that light can enter through your artificial lens to its fullest. It will clear up your blurry vision.
If you have cataracts and are not compliant you cannot do cataract surgery. The Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic is here to answer your needs to care for your eyes. Do not miss the latest technology that is relevant for patient use. One of them is using The New CENTURION Vision System, which is one of the most advanced and best Phaco machines, which is the latest generation for correcting cataracts in the eye.
This technology has a system that automatically adapts to various changes in eye conditions during surgery. The New CENTURION Vision System ensures the operation process runs safely, stably, and with satisfying results. So, what are you waiting for? Immediately consult your eye condition at SMG Eye Clinic Ciputra.
Review by dr. Azrina Noor, SpM
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What are the best vitamins for your eyes?
What Are The Best Vitamins For Eye Health?
Hello Happy Eyes People!
Vitamins for eyes health need to be considered. We have known many powerful antioxidants that are useful for protecting the eyes and other parts of the body. Your eyes are complex organs that need lots of vitamins to function properly. Certain vitamins are essential for maintaining good eye health. Many are powerful antioxidants that protect the eyes and other parts of the body from oxidative damage and inflammation. Deficiencies in particular vitamins can increase the risk of some eye conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Research shows that some vitamin and mineral supplements can help protect against or slow the progression of the condition. In this article, we outline four vitamins that are essential for good eye health, as well as a list of various vitamins from food sources. Let us see together!
4 vitamins that contribute to eye health
Vitamins for eyes is essential for good vision. People who want to protect their eye health should consume adequate amounts of the vitamins in their diet.
1. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for good vision. It is a component of the protein Rhodopsin which allows to eye to see in low light conditions.
Vitamin A also supports the function of the cornea, which is the protective outer layer of the eye. A person who is deficient in vitamin a may find that their eyes produce too little moisture to stay lubricated.
2. Vitamin E
Alpha tocopherol is a form of vitamin E that has particularly powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free radicals, which can damage tissues throughout the body. Sometimes, free radicals may damage proteins within the eye. This damage can result in the development of cloudy areas called cataracts.
A 2014 review looked at studies linking vitamin E to the prevention of cataracts. Some of the research found that lens clarity was better in people who took Vitamin E supplements.
3. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is another powerful antioxidant that helps protects against oxidative damage. Oxidative damage is a key factor in two of the most common age-related cataracts. Cortical cataracts develop on the edges of the lens, while nuclear cataracts occur deep in its center or nucleus.
4. B Vitamins
A 2009 study suggest that daily supplementation with a combination of vitamins B-6, B-9, and B-12 may reduce the risk of AMD. AMD is a degenerative eye disease that effects the vision.
However, this particular study only includes women. Therefore, more research is needed to support the use of B vitamins in preventing AMD in both women and men.
An older study looked at nutrient intake and eye health in 2,900 people between the ages of 49 and 97 years. The findings revealed that higher intakes of protein, vitamin A, and the B-vitamins riboflavin, thiamine, and niacin had an association with a lower rate of nuclear cataracts.
Food sources of this vitamin
A healthy, balanced diet containing the following foods can provide enough vitamins and nutrients to promote eye health. Research suggests that these nutrients work together to protect the eye, so eating a wide variety of healthy foods is the best approach and way to keep your eyes healthy.
Below, we list the vitamin food sources we mention in this article.
1. Vitamin A and beta carotene:
- Sweet potato
- Carrot
- Red pepper
- Pumpkin
2. Vitamin E:
- Almonds
- Sunflower seeds
- Peanuts
- Safflower oil
- Soybean oil
- Corn oil
- Wheat germ oil
- Asparagus
3. Vitamin C:
- Oranges and orange juice
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Blackberry
- Grapefruits juice
4. Vitamin B-1, or thiamine:
- Beans
- Lentils
- Pork
- Fish
- Green beans
- Yogurt
5. Vitamin B-2, or riboflavin:
- Beef
- Oat
- Yogurt
- Milk
- Clams
- Mushrooms
- Almonds
6. Vitamin B-3, or niacin:
- Beef liver
- Chicken
- Salmon and tuna
- Brown and white rice
- Peanuts
7. Vitamin B-6, or pyridoxine:
- Chickpeas
- Dark leafy greens
- Poultry
- Beef liver
- Salmon and tuna
8. Vitamin B-9, or folic acid:
- Dark leafy greens
- peanuts
- Beans
- Seafood
- Sunflower seed
- Egg
9. Vitamin B-12, or cobalamin:
- Fish
- Heart
- Red meat
- Poultry
- Egg
- Fortified milk, cereals, and nutritional yeast
That’s the vitamins for eyes health that you need to know. Consuming foods that contain vitamins is particularly good for maintaining a healthy body. Do a consultation on your eye health with our doctor at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic to regularly check eye conditions.
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Advantages of Conventional Vs Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
Advantages of Conventional Vs Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Advantages of cataract surgery that you must know. Cataract is a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy which makes it difficult to seedue to aging factors and common in older people. Some of the cataract symptoms you can encounter are as follows:- The color seen by the eye looks faded,
- Feeling glare when looking at light sources such as the sun or lights
- A halo appears,
- bad night vision,
- Double vision or multiple images in one eye.
These symptoms become more pronounced as the cataracts mature. Based on data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, it is estimated that each year cataract blindness cases increase by 0.1% of the population or approximately 250,000 people per year. Therefore, to remove cataracts in the eye, patients can perform cataract surgery.
Conventional Cataract Surgery (ECCE)
Conventional cataract surgery is called ECCE (Extract Capsular Cataract Extraction) to restore vision by removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens, namely IOL (Intraocular Lens).
The doctor will make an incision in the sclera about 10mm. After that, an Intraocular Lens is inserted. The surgical wound is closed with monofilament nylon sutures and has a depth of approximately 90% of the thickness of the cornea.
Based on the journal MICROSURGERY AND EXTRACAPSULAR CATARACT EXTRACTION, the ECCE operation technique can be divided into three, namely:
- Anterior capsulotomy,
- Nucleus expression, and
- Cortex cleaning.
There are many instructions that must be done to maintain the eye condition post surgery for six weeks as below.
- Avoid lifting heavy weights
- Avoid slouching
- Avoid touching eyes with hands
- Avoid the head area from water when bathing, clean the face using a clean wet cloth,
- Avoid crowded and dusty places, alcohol drinks, smoking
- Avoid shaking / shaking the head vigorously
- Use eye protection when sleeping
- Use sunglasses when outdoors.
Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery with CENTURION Vision System Machine
With the development of medical science and technology, phacoemulsification cataract surgery is safer than ECCE cataract surgery. This method is considered as the gold standard of procedure because of the following.
- Phacoemulsification cataract surgery has a smaller incision of 3mm
- Faster healing period
Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic uses The New CENTURION Vision System technology, which is the only sophisticated Phaco machine. The advantages of the New CENTURION Vision System are as follows:
- Automatic system
- Ultrasonic Phaco helps break up the cloudy lens
- The patient does not need stitches
- Patients can carry out activities as usual the next day
In conclusion, the advantages of the two cataract surgery methods above are as follows:
- Facoemulsification cataract surgery method is safer in correcting cataracts than conventional cataract surgery, there are no stitches so that the healing process is faster.
- ECCE requires a 10mm incision and sutures closed.
Whatever cataract surgery you choose, you better consult with a doctor who is experienced in their field, Let’s get the best cataract surgery at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Source:
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