Question
My father recently complained of poor vision, and upon examination, it was found that he has cataracts and glaucoma. Are there any effective treatment methods?
Answer
Cataracts and glaucoma are two different eye conditions that require different treatment approaches. Glaucoma often presents with symptoms such as eye pain, decreased vision, and increased intraocular pressure, which can be treated with medication to lower the eye pressure or through surgery. As for cataracts, the only effective treatment method at present is to surgically remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial lens. The treatment plan should be tailored to the specific situation of the patient (such as the degree of vision loss and the type of glaucoma).