Symptoms: Blurry vision, colors seem faded, trouble seeing at night, double vision, sensitivity to light
Diagnosis: Comprehensive eye exam
Treatment: Z Cataract, RLE
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens - depending on the degree of the cloudiness, a cataract can cause a little blurring or severe loss of vision. They usually form as part of our natural aging process. However, some people can develop cataracts as a result of injury, eye disease, systemic problems (such as diabetes), side effects from certain medications, and in some rare cases, you can be born with them.
While the rate at which a cataract progresses is highly variable, taking medications or limiting your visual activity will not slow down its progression. The only effective treatment at present is microsurgical removal.
There are some home treatments those with cataracts can try such as using anti-glare sunglasses and getting new prescription glasses or contacts. If your cataracts are getting in the way of everyday activities however, you can consider LASIK surgery.
See below for an overview of our different LASIK options to treat cataracts.
Eligibility: Depends on severity, impacts on daily activities, and quality of life e.g. Difficulty seeing while driving, cloudy vision, double vision, sensitivity to light, or halos around lights
Recovery Time: Return to normal activities within a few days to a week with less discomfort and faster visual rehabiliation
Cost: ₱₱₱
Available: Mall of Asia
Eligibility: Depends on severity, impacts on daily activities, and quality of life e.g. Difficulty seeing while driving, cloudy vision, double vision, sensitivity to light, or halos around lights
Recovery Time: Return to normal activities within a few days to a week
Cost: ₱₱
Available Locations: Mall of Asia
Most often, cataracts are a normal part of aging in which the proteins in your lens break down and create clumps. Some cataracts however may be the result of an eye injury or after surgery for another eye problem.
For those with less severe cataracts you may consider some these options:
However, if your cataracts are getting in the way of everyday activities, you can talk to your eye doctor about LASIK surgery.
Scheduling an assessment is easy. Simply message us through our Facebook page and our team will help set up your appointment.
Our eye assessment costs P3,000. This is waived however, if you do same day surgery or it may be charged to your HMO depending on the branch and your coverage. If you have any questions regarding HMO coverage, please get in touch with our team.
