Bila menyebut katarak, gambaran yang terlintas selalunya orang berusia tua. Jadi apabila seseorang berusia 30-an atau 40-an diberitahu mereka mengidap katarak, reaksinya sering terkejut: "Saya kan masih muda?" Hakikatnya, katarak bukan eksklusif untuk warga emas. Ia boleh berlaku pada orang muda, dewasa pertengahan umur, malah bayi yang baru lahir.

Memahami sebabnya penting supaya anda tidak mengabaikan penglihatan yang makin kabur hanya kerana menganggap "saya terlalu muda untuk katarak".

When cataracts are mentioned, the image that comes to mind is usually an elderly person. So when someone in their 30s or 40s is told they have a cataract, the reaction is often shock: "But I'm still young?" The truth is, cataracts are not exclusive to the elderly. They can occur in young people, middle-aged adults, and even newborn babies.

Understanding why matters so you don't dismiss worsening vision simply because you assume "I'm too young for cataracts".

Ya, Orang Muda Pun Boleh Kena Katarak

Yes, Young People Can Get Cataracts Too

Walaupun majoriti katarak berkaitan usia, terdapat katarak yang berlaku lebih awal akibat faktor kesihatan atau persekitaran tertentu. Dalam kes bayi, katarak boleh wujud sejak lahir (katarak kongenital) dan perlu dikesan awal kerana ia boleh menjejaskan perkembangan penglihatan kanak-kanak.

While most cataracts are age-related, some develop earlier due to certain health or environmental factors. In babies, cataracts can be present from birth (congenital cataract) and need early detection as they can affect a child's visual development.

Punca Katarak Pada Usia Muda

Causes of Cataracts at a Young Age

Jangan Abai Hanya Kerana "Masih Muda"

Don't Dismiss It Just Because You're "Still Young"

Tanda katarak pada orang muda adalah sama — penglihatan kabur, silau, susah nampak waktu malam, atau kerap tukar power cermin mata. Masalahnya, orang muda lebih cenderung mengabaikannya kerana menyangka mata kabur itu disebabkan keletihan atau terlalu lama berdepan skrin. Jika penglihatan anda terus merosot walaupun sudah tukar cermin mata baru, jangan tunggu — buat pemeriksaan mata.

The signs of cataracts in young people are the same — blurred vision, glare, poor night vision, or frequent prescription changes. The problem is that younger people tend to dismiss it, assuming the blur is from tiredness or too much screen time. If your vision keeps deteriorating despite new glasses, don't wait — get an eye exam.

Berita baiknya, katarak pada usia muda dirawat dengan kaedah yang sama dan kadar keberkesanan yang baik. Kenali dahulu 7 tanda awal katarak dan punca serta faktor risiko katarak, atau lihat perkhidmatan rawatan mata di Hospital Pakar An-Nur.

The good news is that cataracts at a young age are treated with the same methods and good effectiveness. First learn the 7 early signs of cataract and the causes and risk factors, or see eye care services at An-Nur Specialist Hospital.