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Advancements in Cataract Management: Innovations in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes-Nursing Interventions

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Last updated: 13 Jan 2025

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Background: Cataracts are a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, particularly affecting older adults. This condition, characterized by the clouding of the eye's lens, can significantly impair vision and daily activities. Early stages may be asymptomatic, but as the cataract progresses, visual function is severely compromised. Cataract surgery remains the gold standard treatment, offering high success rates. However, the pathophysiology of cataracts, including the role of oxidative stress and other risk factors, continues to drive innovations in diagnosis and treatment.
Aim: The purpose of this article is to explore the advancements in cataract management, particularly focusing on new diagnostic tools, treatment options, and nursing interventions that can enhance patient outcomes.
Methods: The article reviews recent studies on the pathophysiology of cataracts, particularly the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in lens opacification. It examines advancements in diagnostic techniques and treatment protocols, including surgical innovations and postoperative care. The role of nursing interventions in managing physical and emotional symptoms associated with cataracts is also discussed.
Results: Current advancements in cataract management focus on refining diagnostic methods, such as enhanced imaging techniques, and improving surgical outcomes with the use of advanced intraocular lenses (IOLs). Research on antioxidant therapies and new surgical technologies like femtosecond lasers is ongoing. Nursing interventions have proven effective in managing symptoms such as eye discomfort and anxiety, significantly improving the quality of life for cataract patients.
Conclusion: Advancements in cataract management, including early detection, improved surgical techniques, and enhanced nursing care, have significantly improved patient outcomes. Continued research into the role of oxidative stress and antioxidant therapies holds promise for future treatments.

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2024.344335.10981

Keywords

Cataract, Oxidative Stress, Intraocular lens, Nursing interventions, cataract surgery, antioxidants, Visual impairment

Authors

First Name

Fatimah Hamad

Last Name

Ahmad Essa

MiddleName

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Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

fessa@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

‏Noura Hamad Ahmed

Last Name

Issa

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

nheissa@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Huda Mohammed Ahmad

Last Name

Jabali

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

hjabali@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Amani Ahmed

Last Name

Abusharha

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

aaboshrha@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Fatimah Suheef Abduh

Last Name

Numan

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

am.akram2@icloud.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Ashwaq Saud Omar

Last Name

Alaqsam

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

alaqsm7@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Layla Shadad Hadi

Last Name

Tomaihi

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

ltumayhi@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Hanaa Abdu

Last Name

Ahmad Erwi

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

herwy@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Mashael Ahmed Mohmmed

Last Name

Rashed

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

mashaelr@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Ghader Yahya

Last Name

Dohal

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

ghadooory1990@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Aohood Yahya

Last Name

Dohal

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

ohood.y.h@hotmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Maha Yahya Mohammed

Last Name

Alzhrani

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

myalzhriny@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Nada Ahmad Ibrahim

Last Name

Sabyani

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

nsabyani@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Zahra Salem Mansour

Last Name

Grishy

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

zgrishy@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Shareefah Hadi Ahmed

Last Name

Abuhozah

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Nursing, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

sabuhozah@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

Volume

67

Article Issue

13

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46555

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-12-14

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2024-12-01

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1,851

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1,862

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0449-2285

Online ISSN

2357-0245

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EJCHEM_Volume 67_Issue 13_Pages 1851-1862.pdf

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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Advancements in Cataract Management: Innovations in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes-Nursing Interventions

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13 Jan 2025