Primary cataracts are simply congenital cataracts, either as a result of complications or resulting from a clouding of the lens of the eye that occurs with age and is associated with aging and accompanying metabolic disorders. Cataract secondary is a complication of surgery to remove primary cataracts.

Ophthalmic genetics is a branch of medicine that studies hereditary eye disorders and helps identify their genetic causes, understand their mechanisms, and develop diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Dystrophy is a condition in which the growth of tissues or entire organs is impaired due to developmental abnormalities, infectious or metabolic diseases, allergies or poor nutrition. In extreme cases, dystrophy can lead to atrophy, that is, a gradual decrease in the volume of a tissue or organ or even its disappearance.

The belief that cataracts only affect the elderly is wrong. It’s true that they are diagnosed most often (about 50% of people aged 65-74 and about 70% of people over 75 will hear the diagnosis: senile cataract), but this is due to the fact that vision problems associated with aging eyes sooner or later require a visit to an ophthalmologist.

Let’s be clear: cataract is a degenerative disease that we can’t stop or cure pharmacologically. However, we can perform an ophthalmologic procedure that is quick, safe and effective, which will restore our vision. Cataracts do not need to be feared – you need to know enough about cataracts to catch the heralding symptoms in time, go to the doctor and remove the cloudy lens once and for all. The implanted artificial lens will not become cloudy – the removed own lens will not grow back. Thus, there is no risk that the cataract will return.

Diabetic retinopathy is a disease in the course of which there are vascular changes in the retina. A decrease in the elasticity of blood vessels and an increase in their permeability cause m. in. Fluid transudates or retinal hypoxia.

Keratitis is a painful disease that runs the gamut of annoying symptoms. Regardless of the cause, it requires ophthalmologic intervention, as in extreme cases it can result in permanent visual impairment or even loss of vision.

The yellow tufts (Latin: corpora amylacea) are deposits of polysaccharide compounds such as glycogen, proteins, lipids (e.g. cholesterol). They can appear on the body, as well as on internal organs. When they grow on the eyelids or in the corners between the eye and the root of the nose, they make it difficult to blink and often restrict vision.