It's not uncommon for older adults to struggle with their sight, even when wearing prescription glasses. Twenty eight percent of people over the age of seventy one have a visual impairment. This is even when wearing glasses, contact lenses or using other visual aids, such as magnifying glasses.

Poor vision is associated with adverse outcomes in older people, including falls, motor vehicle accidents, dementia and death. A recent study found that older people have different visual impairments based on their age, along with education and lower incomes. Visual acuity and contrast sensitivity impairments were greater among minority groups, when compared to white individuals. Lower income and education were both associated with these visual impairments.

It was also identified that the cost associated with older adults with impairments was high, in excess of billions per years. Many older adults are in need of updated prescription glasses that will treat these impairments, while a high percentage were suffering from cataracts. Cataracts is the clouding of the lens in one or both eyes and is relatively easy to treat with cataract surgery. Cataracts are a common visual impairment as we get older.

Ongoing research is important in the older adults sector, helping improve public health outcomes and supporting those with visual impairments. This up to date data presented is vital in informing doctors of the importance of surveying older patients for visual problems, helping them improve their vision and reducing the risk of slips and falls.

Ray Man, the PA for Mahi Muqit, a leading cataract surgeon in London, said “Cataract surgery is a common eye surgery that is considered safe and effective. It involves the removal of the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. We can also provide artificial lenses that match the patients prescription, eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. The surgery takes around one hour and the patient returns home for a full recovery.”

The demand for cataract surgery is rising as more people are aware of its benefits. With regular eye examinations, cataracts are easily identified and patients are referred to an ophthalmologist for motoring and treatment.

About Us:

Mahi Muqit is a leading consultant ophthalmologist, cataract and vitreoretinal surgeon at two private clinics in London, United Kingdom. He provides patients with superior service and support with a range of surgical procedures to meet their eye sight requirements. He has built up a solid reputation for his eye services in the London area as an expert eye doctor and surgeon offering surgical retina, medical retina and complex cataract surgery. He also offers surgery to patients suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Mahi Muqit is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons and the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. To find out more, visit https://www.retinasurgeon.uk.com/.