Cataracts Treatment

Question by Steve: Blurry vision: Will eye drops help?
Lately, I have blurry vision, kinda like I just woke up, or what you would see in a cataract commercial
I’ve heard eye drops help fix this problem as it may be a vitamin deficiency.
Or could this be something worse? If I try to focus my vision it goes back to being clear but I have to focus a bit hard to keep is clear and in focus.
That’s the catch, I’ve seen two doctors. They both didn’t give me a answer, they didn’t know.
I’ve been doing alot of school work. But my sight hasn’t increased. And I’m only 17 so I doubt I can get cataracts. I don’t play videos but maybe once a week.
I went to a eye doctor who did a few test then referred me to a eye specialist at a hospital called MCG.
I’m also a photographer, so I take lots of pictures but I don’t strain when taking them. I don’t like tan’s so I don’t go out in the sun much to need eye protection.
I’ve never had eye surgery, but I did have an irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure but it’s normal now. And I only took meds for ADHD which I don’t take anymore.
I don’t have allergies, and I haven’t injured my eyes lately.
Video games* and I meant to say is hasn’t changed from it’s current vision level.
Can that be helped any? The farsightedness. I mean things I read up close are in focus but things a bit far off are out of focus, which is what I have to focus on.

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Answer by jen
See a dcotor

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Question by Beach Bum: Anyone try 1% N-acetylcarnosine eye drops for their dog’s cataracts?
My vet says my young-acting, 12 year old mixed breed has cataracts. I was looking for alternatives to surgery and came across all kinds of sites hawking 1% N-acetylcarnosine eye drops as “Can-C” or Nu-Eyes”. Wondering if someone has any first-hand experience with either of these. Seems a bit “too good to be true”. Also saw “Nu-Vet Plus” wafers for same.

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Answer by Paul
THAT PARTICULAR MEDICINE CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS TO YOUR DOG. BECAUSE IT CONTAINS DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE.

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Question by MARY K: can i use vi sine eye drops after cataract surgery?

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Answer by bubbles070184
you might want to contact your eye doctor that did the surgery. I don’t think you can use anything but sailene after surgery. but I would definately check with the doctor before doing anything that could damage your eyes.

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Question by Dmitry & Olga: Can the cataract caused by a trauma be treated with eye drops (Can-C)?
Can the cataract caused by a trauma (not old age Cataract) be treated with eye drops (Can-C) and/or with vitamins, nutrition, etc.
There must be other alternatives to the surgery

Thanks in advance

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Answer by Footprintz
A cataract is a cataract , no matter how it was formed. The lens of the eye still has to be removed and replaced with an intra ocular lens once that cataract starts interfering with the vision.

Surgery is the only option.

Can-C is a scam…it does not dissolve cataracts. It is not true.

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Question by cervoned1: Has anyone had success with Can-C eye drops for cataracts?
The product’s main ingredient is N-acetylcarnosine which they claim reverses the effects of cataracts. All of the reviews that I can find are related to the web sites that sell the drops. Has anybody used these and what were the results. How long did you use them?
Just to add a little more information. My dog is the one with the cataracts and surgery is not reccomended at his age. I actually tried the Can-C drops a couple of years ago on a different poodle. I adopt rescues who are usually seniors with medical issues. When I tried the drops for about 3-4 months on “Lacey,” a 13 year old toy poodle, the appearance of the cataracts did seem to improve. The clouded areas decreased a little and her eyes looked better. However she was already completely blind so there was no noticable improvement in her sight. I stopped using them because they were expensive and her sight returning would have to be a miracle. The male poodle mix whom I just adopted, has cataracts but he is still able to see fairly well at this time. He is ten, but my vet didn’t really think surgery would be good at his age, plus the cost is outrageous for pet cataract surgery. I was tempted to try the Can-C once again to see if it would shrink his cataracts before his sight got worse.

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Answer by David Richardson, M.D.
Although trained in Western-style medicine my closest friend is the director of a well-respected Integrative Medicine program in the Los Angeles area. He and I discuss on a regular basis the evidence available to support the use of acupuncture, herbal supplements, and homeopathy for conditions ranging from the common cold to cancer.

Unfortunately, there is no evidence that supports the use of Can-C eyedrops as a treatment for cataracts. As for other eyedrops and supplements: nothing there to date either (although there is one drop being studied in India that holds some promise).

At the present time the only effective treatment for visually significant cataracts remains cataract surgery.

Still not convinced. Then, let me appeal to your common sense. The following list was copied directly from one of the many Can-C web sites. Supposedly, this one drop does ALL of the following:

* Can-C has been proven to reduce the occurrence and slow the development of senile cataract.
* Can-C can assist to lower the intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma.
* Can-C is also beneficial for contact lens disorders.
* Can-C has been shown to help those suffering from presbyopia.
* Can-C can be used to treat corneal disorders.
* Can-C can combat eyestrain.
* Can-C can ease computer vision syndrome.
* Can-C can end the discomfort of ocular inflammation.
* Can-C can restore normal sight to those inflicted with blurred vision.
* Can-C can alleviate dry eye syndrome.
* Can-C has been used with great success in the fight against retinal diseases.
* Can-C has been used in the treatment of vitreous opacities and lesions.
* Can-C has a wealth of properties which can improve the function of the aging eye.

As a general rule, anything that purports to cure multiple unrelated conditions, cures none. This is a very typical oversell. You will find, however, like most of these unproven treatments, that it under-delivers.

You don’t have to believe me or any of the scientific community. Go ahead and spend your hard-earned money on something that has absolutely no proof (other than really vocal believers with only “personal experience” as proof). Eventually, you’ll be in to see a cataract surgeon to get surgical treatment (only you’ll be a bit poorer for the wear).

Sincerely,

David Richardson, M.D.
Medical Director
San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.

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