Cataracts Treatment

Question by farah_ashikin14: S.L.E a.k.a lupus patients with eye problems?
Hi, my right eye is kinda blurry and sometimes its feel like shadow. I’ve went to the doc and found that I have a small cataract. Can it become worst ??

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Answer by David Richardson, MD
As you are aware, the “S” in SLE stands for “systemic.” Lupus can affect almost any part of the body, the eye included. It is very important that any one with SLE see an ophthalmologist at least once a year for a complete dilated exam. The reason for this is that Lupus can affect parts of the eye (retina and optic nerve) that cannot be evaluated without dilation.

Additionally, some of the medications used to treat SLE can result in blurred vision. Prednisone, for example, can result in cataracts (and sometimes glaucoma). In general, cataracts do progress with time. However, it is important to continue the medications prescribed. Any change should be discussed with the physician who prescribed them.

Fortunately, cataracts can be treated with cataract surgery. If you are considering surgery it is important to research your eye surgeon. I have written an article about how to choose a surgeon. Follow this link to read it:

http://sgveye.com/en/resources/35-about-your-eyes/233-10-things-you-must-know-before-choosing-your-cataract-surgeon

The advice in this document can be applied to choosing any surgeon in any specialty, not just cataract surgeons.

Sincerely,

David D. Richardson, M.D.
Medical Director

San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
207 S. Santa Anita Street, Suite P-25
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.289.7856

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Question by The Real Shaz 3: Is there a surgery that is being done on these eye patients?
I understand that Pakistan was running regular eye clinics in the Eastern province. Wasn’t there a lens donation program in Malaysia that was spearheaded by WHO? Inoperable cataracts are a very common situation in Sri Lanka that is not limited to the aged – it must be a hereditary condition because regardless of geography, environmental conditions or other commonly followed factors. I recall reading about a lens donation program several months ago and wondering why an area with such high incidents of cataracts and associated problems would be considered for such.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sinhala/news/story/2009/06/090622_idps_eye.shtml
This sounds like a very positive program
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=299011&version=1&template_id=44&parent_id=24

as well as this:
http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/frmNewsDetailView.aspx?ARTID=52696
CHECK DRAFTS NOW/GATES/GOTHY/RAJA
CHECK DRAFTS NOW NOW
GATES/GOTHY/RAJA/
CHECK DRAFTS NOW GATES/GOTHY/RAJA
CHECK DRAFTS NOW GATES/RAJA
CHECK DRAFTS NOW GATES/GOTHY/RAJA
CHECK DRAFTS NOW GATES/GOTHY/RAJA
The US$ 24 million credit, which is an addition to the International Development Association (IDA) grant of US$ 60 million approved in 2004 to Health Sector Development Project (HSDP), has 20 years to maturity with a 10-year grace period.
http://www.colombopage.com/archive_091/Jun1245796155CH.html

Is this a grant or a loan????

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Answer by mel
this is a grant.
cataract ops is inevitable

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Question by meena: do the patients really need tetanus shot before cataract surgery?

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Answer by pennybarr
I’ve never heard of needing a tetanus shot prior to cataract surgery. Perhaps, there was a chance of infection from some other source or the person had not had a tetanus shot in many years and the doctor was being overly cautious.

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Question by Mai N: In which hospital department, and by what medical specialist would the following patients need?
In which hospital department, and by what medical speciallist would the following patients be treated.
1. recovery and treatment of a broken leg
2. a patient undergoing cataract surgery
3. an outpatient requiring a chest x-ray

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Answer by judles
1. No specialist, hospital doctor. Recovery involves the nursing staff and physiotherapist.
2 Eye surgeon. Recovery, surgeon and nursing staff.
3 Radiologist.

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request Laxmichaya M : which test is made for color vision in mature cataract patients? best answer: response pangolin
perception of colors may be tested with Anomaloscope, where a yellow light whose intensity can to be changed, combined with red and green lights, the intensity is behoben.Hier is how it looks: the http://www.neitz.co.jp/english/iryou/sikikaku/images/22_ot-2.jpgHoffe helps.