Cataracts Treatment

Question by shstrght: I had cataract surgery 4 years ago and laser 1 year ago..went for my check up?
today and was told my retina are dying.Has any one know anything about this. What can I expect? I have a appointment to see a retina specialist on March 9,2011. Thank You

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Answer by Ed
Your retina doesn’t “die”. You may have a condition that needs corrected by surgery or other procedures but since the date is so far out, I don’t think it’s an emergency.

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Question by Miss G: Has anyone had laser surgery to repair retina damage?
Scheduled to have first of two laser surgeries on Thursday to repair holes in retina. This has to be done before cataract surgery can be done. Curious as to what to expect. All help is appreciated.

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Answer by Pondlife ver 1.0
painless at the time, but expect some irritation afterwards and a feeling of “what have I done to myself”

also you can smell some burning – but only for a short time and there is NO pain.

Just relax, listen to the doc and do what they say. Its a trauma for you but routine to them. Good luck

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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 George: Can Cataracts be treated by laser surgery?
Is there a new operation to treat cataracts of the eye’s.?
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Answer by Footprintz
No, laser isn’t used for cataract removal.

But it is the most common procedure done with a 99 % success rate , and is done as outpatient .

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Question by M.S: Treatment of eye sight with laser. Side effects.?
What are the side effects of having a laser treatment for your far sighted eyes. Is there any chance of having an operational restriction in a future cataract developed in your eye?

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Answer by Little Miss Sunshine
I had it done for my nearsighted eyes 2 years ago. Not lasik but a similar procedure (flapless), Dr. Petelin (the best). I can’t find his website. Anyway, no dry eyes, no major side affects at all. In fact, my night vision is much better than with glasses before as well. My vision is 20/15 in both eyes. I’m super pleased with getting it done. I would do it over and over again. As far as cataracts I’ve never heard a link, however living in AZ like I do I will probably have to deal with them someday with all the sunshine we have. Dr. Petelin does cataract surgery too.

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