Cataracts Treatment

Question by BoomBaby: Question about cloudy vision and possible dry eye?
I’m myopic with a very high prescription, but oddly enough, I need a lower prescription when I read or use the computer. I’ve been wearing soft contacts for roughly 16 years. I’m a “lazy” lense user, meaning that I sleep in them/don’t take them out nearly enough and sometimes keep them longer than I should (I use two week disposables).

About 6 weeks ago I noticed a slight cloudiness to my right eye. It felt like I was looking through a slight fog. I saw my doctor, who saw nothing wrong, and then I saw the optometrist that prescribed my contacts. He did a glaucoma pressure test (negative) and said he didn’t see evidence of cataracts either. He thought it was computer eye strain or dry eyes (I work very long hours in front of a comp) and told me to rest more.

Well, I still have cloudy vision. I asked to see an opthamologist but my insurance has me waiting until later on this month. In the meantime, does anyone have an idea of what this could be? Thanks.
I just wanted to thank all of the people that took the time to answer my question. You’ve calmed me down more than you know, particularly Mr. Paul. Sir, you’ve really given me peace of mind and I can’t thank you enough. I have an appointment in 2 weeks to see an opthamologist, but in the meantime, I will take your advice.

It’s very hard for me though because I haven’t worn glasses in a LONG time and the ones I just got feel impossible to wear. I can barely see out of them (-12.50) and trying to read is impossible (Like you’ve mentioned, I need less prescription when I read and I don’t get that with my glasses). But I plan to struggle through it until I can use my lenses and I have definitely changes my “lazy lense” ways. Many thanks again.

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Answer by Nana’sJoJo
A very good friend of mine has high enzyme levels in her eyes. She also wears contacts and sleeps in them too. She said her doctor told her to wash her eyes with tear free baby shampoo it will help clean her eyes. There is also some really good eyedrops out on the market for contact lens wearers that not only moisturizes the eyes but help remove daily buildup of enzymes. You should look for it in your pharmacy and ask you doctor if this is possibly what you are experiencing. Good luck at the doctor, hope it is nothing serious.

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Question by Got those grapes: Why did my eye doctor say i had a possible sign of early glaucoma?
I am 14 years old. I went to eye doctor to get my eyes checked out for glasses. While i was at the optometrist they said i had early signs of glaucoma. They suggested eye go to a specialist so i went to an eye cataract. They told me me right eye was bigger than my left which is a symptom. He also said he has seen many kids like me come, but i should come back in 6 months to take progressive pictures to see if if this is true. Currently, I am still waiting. I have also been feeling nauseous and been seeing the “floaters” described to be a sypmtom. I have been seeing this in lines all day today, but not as much in the morning in evening. Morning was not as bad now. Can you tell me whats going on or what I can do.
i’ve been smoking pot. But not much lately. Thats why it’s “got those grapes”

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Answer by CanuckCrazy
smoke weed

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Question by Sarah: Is it possible to see cataracts with the bare eye?

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Answer by Jules
Google Sheep cataracts

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Question by liberated50s: Is it possible to have laser correction after cataract surgery?
I had cataract surgery on my left eye and although they were aiming for distance vision it left me short sighted – so short sighted that I couldn’t get spectacles because of the vast difference between my left eye and my long sighted right eye (Anisometropia). I managed with a contact lens in my distance eye giving me monovision. I can’t tolerate the lens well and was given a choice of re-doing my left eye or having my right eye made short sighted to match when they remove the small cataract that I have in that eye. I’ve gone for matching short sighted eyes with specs for distance but I really don’t want to be back wearing specs.

When I have IOLs in both eyes is it possible to have laser correction for distance vision?

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Answer by princeidoc
for *MOST* patients: YES, its possible to have LASIK after cataract extraction.

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Question by Narayanan K: i want to get cataract surgery done.i want to know if it is possible to correct my eye power in the same time?
want details on laser for cataract and for power correction simultaneuosly

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Answer by I ♥ Fashion
You should really ask the surgeon not people on the Internet.

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