Epidemiology Of Cataract, Role Of Nursing, Optometrist, General Practitioner And Pharmacist In Management Strategies

Abstract

A cataract is an ocular condition in which the typically transparent lens becomes opaque, hindering the transmission of light. It is a condition that progresses slowly over time and is a major contributor to blindness worldwide. This activity demonstrates the assessment and therapy of cataracts and examines the involvement of the interprofessional team in caring for people with this condition. Several symptoms may remain undetected for an extended period of time, however, timely identification could assist patients in acquiring the skills to cope with the slow decline in eyesight, thereby enabling them to keep a high standard of living for as long as feasible. While cataract surgery is generally safe, it might lead to consequences including retinal detachment. Therefore, there is a need to find cost-effective pharmaceutical alternatives for treating this eye condition. The lens possesses a highly developed network of non-enzymatic and enzymatic antioxidants that eliminate reactive oxygen species in order to protect lens proteins. The depletion or failure of the major antioxidant defense system leads to damage in lenticular molecules and their repair mechanisms, ultimately resulting in the development of cataracts. Hence, the nursing, optometrist, general practitioner, and pharmacist play a pivotal role in the implementation of cataract treatment techniques.