Cataracts Treatment

Question by X: Time to file law suit of medical malpractise?
My father recently received cataract surgery and the doctors said that his right eye will clear up, but it hasn’t for longer than they said. In short they made a fault and my father made 2500 for the surgery out of his pocket and 6000 for the insurance company to pay. We decided that if his eye doesn’t clear up in a couple of weeks we will consult a lawyer for a lawsuit. I was wondering generally for whoever knows, what is the average time we have before our claim is invalid, or how much do we have until we can file the claim? My father received the surgery in August and late July, for both his eyes, however one eye sees far and the other near. They said to change it may be more risky and he might lose his sight. So we decided to not change it. So how long do we have? Thank you, all answers are appreciated, thanks for the help.

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Answer by Dan L
Doesn’t sound like medical malpractice to me. No lawyer is going to touch that case.

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Question by Sarasvah: Question about medical deductions on Income taxes….?
I recently had interocular lenses implanted in my eyes. Most of my cataract surgery was covered by insurance. However, I opted to have Crystalens lenses implanted (which is considered a “cosmetic” upgrade from standard single vision lenses).

The total for both of my lenses was $ 4800 (ouch!)

Can I use this as a medical expense on my taxes next year?

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Answer by Don Q
yes..uhm, no…uhm….maybe

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Question by spirit: who is in the medical field that can answer my question about my cataract surgery?
it has been a week now, i have done well after having a lens implant put in my eye . i have followed all instructions and have no side effect so far. what i really need to know is that i have a big fear of it coming loose in my eye after the doctor totally releases me. i wonder how it becomes a part of your eye and if i can exercise and do as normal. i thank you much for any inputy i can receive! also the eye specialist is awesomely good at what she does! i just need more education sorry for a long question!

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Answer by David
why not ask the doc? i had both of my lenses replaced. forgetaboutit. they will never fall out. trust me. i actually asked my ophthalmologist, as his nurse said they,d wash out in the shower. he laughed. i,ve had them since 2005, and 2007. i shower, work out, sneeze, laugh, etc. they,ve remained in place perfectly. i,m 63, and have 20/40 vision as a result of my implants. i had 20/100 in one eye before surgery.

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Question by ♥2htoohorse♥: Do you think that medical research will ever find a cure for cataracts?
HI there, so I have a 20 year old appaloosa and he has a cataract in his right eye causing partial blindness. A few months ago the vet came to give him a physical and told us that we could take him to a science research center about 2 hours away to see if they could treat it. This would cost us 4000 dollars, and there would be no garantee if of his vision would come back in the eye. For the time being he is perfectly fine, but my dream is to get him to have full vision like he once had.

I am wondering, do you think they will ever find a special surgery or cure for a cataract?

I know they can do it with dogs and people, and some other animals, why not horses?

Have you heard about any horses regaining vision?

thank you everyone!

Also should i take my horse to the reseach center to do the surgery? do you think he can get his vision back?
the thing is, i dont want his other eye to get a catartact or his already blind eye to get worse, the vet said that he could become fully blind in his right eye and then it can move to the other eye.

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Answer by April H
I wouldn’t see why not because I know my grandma had surgery on her eyes for cataracts however I don’t this that they can stop it from coming back. I think they can only remove it but it does take a long time for it to come back. Normally and being that he is that old you probably would do ok with that.

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Question by Brielle A: I’m having a really hard time with my medical homework..help please.?
1.) In the US, which of the following recent trends is TRUE?
All gynecologists are trained as obstetricians, and vice versa.
Medical students are increasingly choosing not to specialize in obstetrics.
Average salary is increasing.
All of the above.

2.) In general, the eye care professional who is able to perform eye surgery is the
orthoptist
ophthalmologist
optician
optometrist

3.) The type of testing used to detect changes in a fetus’ genes or chromosomes before birth is called
amniocentesis
diagnostic testing
carrier testing
forensic testing

4.) A-scan ultrasound biometry is a routine type of diagnostic test used in
ophthalmology
obstetrics
gynecology
cardiology

5.) The procedure of artificially initiating labor is called
Caesarean section
ectopic pregnancy
pre-eclampsia
induction

6.) Which of the following statements is TRUE about Caesarean Sections?
Julius Caesar was likely a C-section baby
Mortality rates of C-sections are comparable to those of vaginal births
A C-section may be recommended when vaginal delivery may pose a risk to the mother or the baby
After a C-section, all subsequent birth must be C-sections as well

7.) One of the more common operations that gynecologists perform, the removal of the ovaries is called a/an
tubal ligation
oophorectomy
hysterectomy
colposuspension

8.) The eye care professional that provides eyeglass lenses is the
optician
ophthalmologist
orthoptist
optometrist

9.) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding ultrasonography used for obstetrics?
It can render live images.
The technology is such that anyone using it can acquire good-quality images.
Current evidence indicates that diagnostic ultrasound is safe for the unborn child.
None of the above.

10.) According to the information in the modules, the most common form of eye surgery is
refractive surgery.
extra-ocular muscle surgery.
glaucoma surgery.
cataract removal.

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Answer by shubashshander
Your have listed out a whole bunch of questions. Even though there are a few tricky ones there, most of them should be pretty answerable. Why are you having a hard time? What dont you understand? Or are you jus trying to get someone to do your homework for you!!???

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