Cataracts Treatment

Question by xxjerseybaby3: If an eye that has already went through a cataract, is it good to perform a laser on that eye?
My dad has already gotten a cataract on his left eye and now his eye doctor all of sudden is asking him to perform a laser surgery for no reason, but the doctor claims its a preventative method. My dad is 44 years old and has type 2 diabetes. I felt it was unnecessary but I’m not a doctor so any thoughts on the subject would be great.
I’m pretty sure its a preventative method for diabetes retinopathy but I am unsure if there is a laser surgery to prevent diabetes retinopathy.

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Answer by princeidoc
well it depends on the “laser” surgery. sounds like if its “preventative” he/she may be talking about a laser peripheral iridotomy to prevent high pressure from a narrow angle. if thats the case its not a “bad” idea. the fact that he’s diabetic doesnt matter for that.

but if you’re talking about laser RETINAL surgery like panretinal photocoagulation to “prevent” vision loss from retinopathy…well that probably needs to be done if he’s leaking fluid.

probably not talking about lasik.

could be laser trabeculoplasty as well to prevent high pressure

could be yag laser to stop an “after cataract” or posterior capsular opacification…

lots of “laser” here. too many choices…need to narrow it down some

edit: retinal or panretinal photocoagulation…i guess depending on how its worded could said be to “prevent” vision loss or further vision loss. nobody does PRP on eyes that are NOT leaking fluid, and when one jumps to doing PRP: who needs it & when & how much is done and where its pointed is all up for interpretation.

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Question by Chris C: Does anyone know of a good place for eye care for dogs?
I have been to American Animal Eye Care Center and Eye Care for Animals _Tustin and they have given me two different ways to handle my 7 1/2 year old Cockapoo cataracts. Has anyone had any experience with either place positive or negative and do you know another eye care for dogs in the Long Beach, OC area or surrounding areas? Help!!!!?

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Answer by panache
The eye clinic in Tustin is good,the clinic in La Habra I have used for years but haven’t been there since the new vet has bought it.http://www.vshsd.com/Specialties-Ophthalmology/
http://www.cavaliersofthewest.org/COTWHealthClinic2008Final.pdf
This vet is well thought of by friends

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Question by april: can avastin use in a good eye to prevent it from bleeding due to diabetes that damaged the other eye?
left eye was operated because of cataract and blood vessel bleeding, but can hardly see now, so the doctor suggested avastin injection to prevent the good eye from possible damage/bleeding because of diabetes, is it alright? thank you

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Answer by syl c.
Avastin, in some areas of the United States, has become the standard of care for the treatment of wet macular degeneration. While not FDA approved for the eye, most retina specialists choose to use this as an acceptable form of care. The results are comparable to those of Lucentis. Avastin, in quantities used for the eye, is much cheaper than Lucentis.

All of the injections are still given as a series. The most significant risks of the injections are blindness from infection (also called endophthalmitis) and retinal detachment. The chance of developing endophthalmitis is about the same as undergoing cataract surgery.

Anti-VEGF medications have become very useful as the visual results are usually quite gratifying. If caught in time, many patients have noted an improvement in their vision. This is a novel concept for an otherwise “blinding” disease.

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Question by Indiana Jones: is “wills eye” in philadelphia pa a good hospital to have complex surgery?
i’m have a complex cataract surgery in a month at wills eye hospital. i already went for a consultation and i find the staff to be extremely nice and knowledgeable and i have confidence in the dr and he has a great bed side mannor.
i just wanted to know from either people that have had eye surgery there or dr’s that know about the hospital what your opinion is of the dr’s and staff and your opinions about their surgery center and the anesthesiologists.

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Answer by ignoramus
It is one of the top eye centers in America.
If your doctor is on staff there, you can feel condident in him/her.
Good luck with your procedure.

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Question by miss star: what is a good way to raise money for my dog’s eye surgery? i need about ,000.?
my toy poodle needs eye surgery soon to remove his cataracts. he’s blind inthe right and the left is deteriorating. he is only 4 1/2 yrs old. he got the cataracys from his diabetes. it costs about $ 5,000 i need suggestions to help raise any money. please help thanks so much

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Answer by Goldengal
Here give these folks a call and see if you qualify for their no interest loan for your dogs surgery. They offer these loans to people who’s animals are in need of high cost surgeries and other ailments.

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1-800-365-8295

Good luck hope they can help you!

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