Cataracts Treatment

Question by JamesC: Is there a Web Site(s) that I can ask an ACTUAL human eye Doctor specific questions for free, and response?
No cataracts. Wear prescription glasses.
Have, for many years (what I’ve named)”Black Dot Floaters”…..
I can roll my eyes and get the “DOT” to get out of my main-line-of-vision for a while. “Dot”, is not consistant……..”Floats” to other areas of my eyes, then “Floats” back…..then I have to roll my eyes again to ‘clear’.

Is there a SAFE procedure to clear without having to go through ‘lens replacement’ and/or Lasik?

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Answer by jmason024
You should ask a doctor. There are occasionally some on this site giving answers. I don’t know any specific sites. I also don’t think any doctor would diagnose or suggest treatment for you without first physically examining you.

That said I have a floater too. The floater actually does not move in my field of vision. It appears to move when my eyes move, and when I look to the right it is under my eyelid and cannot see it. My doctor told me that floaters are like a hardened bubble inside the eye, and if they move in the eye it would be imperceptible. He also said that there is no way to treat a floater.

I hope my experience helps as it relates to yours, but you should see a doctor in person not just to seek a solution, but also to make sure you are asking about the right problem.

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Question by Alanna Jane: my eye doctor didn’t prescribe the right medication..?
i once left in my contacts in my eyes and ever since then my eyes have been getting really rapidly and and i know this isnt normal because allot people with glasses say they eyes either improve or stay the same..and mines just keeps worsing i know theres more to whats going with eyes otherwise this wouldnt happening ..so i told my eyes get dry, and even told i left in contacts over night but didn’t even do anything else to see if i had any thing serious like Cataracts which is caused by contacts lens which he didnt even perform on me ..obviously theirs more going if vision is getting worse so what do i do?

i really feel like im going blind and i have either Cataracts or glaucoma, i checked all online and i have all symptoms im not sure if this is right diagnose but he seems liek and its the only explanation i can come up with for my loss of vision daily.. he didn’t even perform the test to see if i have any of these only did on my mom and not me even though i was teh one supposed get the test done.

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Answer by Alyssa V
First of all, stop leaving your contacts in overnight. Your eyes are not able to “breathe” right, and can impact the health of your eyes.

Cataracts are NOT caused by contact lenses. Cataracts is a clouding of the crystalline lens, typically caused by long-term exposure to UV light, exposure to radiation, or trauma. It is more commonly found in older people. Glaucoma is most often caused by increased ocular pressure and affects your peripheral vision.

I would recommend not wearing your contacts for a period of time and then go back to the doctor and have your eyes examined.

EDIT: Thanks Footprintz. I guess I missed putting the NOT in there. Changed that.

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Question by DrasticGame: I’m partially blind- is being a doctor out of the question for me?
I was born with a cataract in my right eye and my vision is largely impeded on the right side. I have flawless vision on the left, but the right side is so severe that I use a seeing eye dog. However, I’ve always dreamed of being a surgeon, and now that I’m a high school junior and looking at colleges, I’m starting to wonder if this is possible for me. Your thoughts?

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Answer by Holden
Well, to be honest I’m not quite sure. But seeing as you have 1 perfect eye, you’d think there is a high chance that you would be able 2 become a doctor

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Question by All Time Low <3 [Ellie :P]: Is it possible for me to become a doctor if i have serious eye conditions..?
Is it possible for me to become a doctor if i have serious eye conditions..?
First of all, i’m only 14, so i’m not looking to be a doctor for another few years, but i’d like to do it when i’m older.
I’m half blind.. I was born with Glaucoma and Cataracts, have 2 valves, previous detached retina, and have had dozens of operations. I can see ok to get around, and it is improving, so hopefully it won’t be this bad later in life. I can read normal sized writing usually. Is ther any way i could do anything medical when i’m older?

I know you’ll probably all say no, but this is something i really do want to do so i was just wondering

Thanks ;D

And sorry if this is the wrong section… Asked it in the Higher Level Education section too but thought you people might know better Thanks

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Answer by not spam
You can’t do any surgery with those eyes. But you can do other things, like optometrist, diagnostician, pharmacist, and much more! Work hard!

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Question by Renard: Please help eye doctor can’t find anything wrong with my eye?
I have been seeing double for the last 2 years and the doubling of my vision only happens in dim light and never in a well lit area. It can also appear as triple or multiple vision in both of my eyes (But again only in dim lights or when there’s a light object with a dark backround). Also i have been seeing halos and glares but i didn’t know when they started. One last thing is that my vision is cloudy when i’m looking at a light source and the cloudiness moves along the light source as i move my eyes. I have been to the eye doctor twice and found nothing wrong with my eyes. Everything else is ok with my eye. I have 20/20 vision and no other health problems. And i don’t stress my eyes out and also i get enough sleep. Can anyone please tell me what might be causing my vision problems and the doctor said it can’t be cataracts. I’m only 15.
I am not stoned or hallucinating. Please help. No one else can help me =(
Please help..your answer might save my life!

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Answer by Dr. Evil
Double vision at nighttime but normal vision during daylight?

Well if your eyes aren’t able to point in the right direction then it can be ONE of the causes of double vision.

When you walk at night do you feel less relaxed than at daytime? its a good idea to ensure you dont alarm yourself unnecessarily. So if you know your eyes can turn and move effortless (without any difficulty) then that might rule out eye muscle issues. At nighttime pepole usually use their peripheral vision more because the central part of vision is less effective in dimly lit surroundings Do you have issues with everything appearing too dark? Do you think everything appears darker than for others? that might be worth asking about.

The cloudiness of vision sounded strange. If you are researching it try focusing on that as well as the double vision aspect.

Nowadays websites are very clever and can help diagnose many conditions. (But obviously talking to someone face to face will always be more effective.)
You can try putting in your symptoms and see if any results are worth investigating:

http://www.webmd.com/

Also dont restrict yourself to the opinion of one professional. Try to find someone who may be able to give an alternative diagnosis. This is because you cant expect just one person to be able to diagnose ALL medical problems out there.

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