How much does cataract surgery cost in Nigeria?
HERE’S HOW CATARACT LOOKS LIKE & HOW IT AFFECTS THE EYE
For people who have cataracts, seeing is like looking through a frosty or foggy or dusty window.This can make it more difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night) or see people faces clearly.
Cataract is a clouding of the lens of ur eye. It develops slowly & won’t affect sight early on,with time it will eventually interfere with ur vision
At first strong lighting & eyeglasses can help you.But ultimately would require surgery.
Symptoms
1.Clouded, blurred or dim vision
2.Difficulty seeing at night
3.Sensitivity to light
4.Need for brighter light for reading
5.Seeing “halos” around lights
6.Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription
7.Fading or yellowing of colors
8.Double vision in a single eye
Causes
Most cataracts develop due to aging or injury
Some inherited genetic disorders can increase your risk of cataracts
Cataracts can also be caused by other eye conditions, past eye surgery or medical conditions such as diabetes
Long-term use drugs eg steroid, can cause it.
Factors that increase your risk of getting cataracts
1.Increasing age
2.Diabetes
3.Excessive exposure to sunlight
4.Smoking
5.Obesity
6.High blood pressure
7.Previous eye injury
8.Previous eye surgery
9.Prolonged use of steroid
10.Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
Prevention
1.Have regular eye examinations
2.Quit smoking
3.Manage other health problems
4.Choose a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables
5.Wear sunglasses
6.Reduce alcohol use.
When to see a doctor!!
Make an appointment for an eye exam if you notice any changes in your vision. If you develop sudden vision changes, such as double vision or flashes of light, sudden eye pain, or sudden headache, see your doctor right away.
Treatment.
Surgery
How much does cataract surgery cost in Nigeria?
Cataract surgery is performed in many teaching hospitals and federal medical centres including private hospitals. Many philanthropists, government officials, foundations and NGO perform free cataract eye surgery in Nigeria. Not every time the surgery is free, most times, you pay out of pocket, the cost of cataract surgery in Nigeria is around #400,000 – #1.5 million Naira. The price of cataract surgery may be subsidized by some hospitals to as low as #200,000 Naira.
Sources:
Online Eye Doctor
www.nimedhealth.com.ng
