Cataracts Treatment

Question by coolness66: Eye problems, starbursts, 21 years old?
Ok, so I am 21 years old, and since about May, I had begun to experience starbursting, ghosting, and shadows around lights, whether it be the TV, digital clocks, or bright streetlights. I went to an eye doctor a month ago and she said, after hearing my symptoms, that she saw a tiny amount of cataract forming, but it was so small that if I hadnt described my symptoms, she would not have even seen it. She said there was nothing I could do, and that it would be several decades before it gets worse enough to have surgery. I dont trust her and I am totally freaked out by this, especially being how young I am. I started taking these NAC drops that are supposed to dissolve cataracts and lubricate. Any help on my eye problem? could it be anything else? Note- I have very large pupils, if that helps. Thanks

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Answer by Ralfcoder
Go get a 2nd opinion. If you need to, ask your doctor to recommend an opthomologist. Your doctor should have a good idea of who’s good or not in your area.

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Question by josh: do i have eye problems?
when i look into a light at night like a street light at a distance i see black in the middle of the light? is that like a cataract or something? (its only in my right eye)

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Answer by Poggi
I would go to a specialist for medical eye problems, an ophthalmologist, and be checked to be sure there are no medical problems. Don’t go to an optometrist at a place that sells glasses because that’s not the same thing. I was having issues with my vision and it turned out that I had a serious problem with my eyes which left untreated could cause blindness. I had swollen optic nerves in both of my eyes as a complication of lupus. I’m not saying that you have anything serious, I am simply saying it is better to be safe than sorry. I wish I had gone sooner than later as my eyes were damaged, but at least I still have my vision and going to the ophthalmologist is what saved my vision. My father is completely blind and has had glaucoma, cataracts and a detached retina, so I know a little bit about diseases of the eye. Please get checked if you can as soon as possible.

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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 Indiana Jones: is there anywhere better in the usa or ontario canada area than WILLS EYE CENTER for complex eye problems?
i have a cataract and my eyes are soooooo complex that even a prestigious dr at this world renound eye center says he has never seen anything quite like me. he said i would be his most difficult case in his career and he is not sure how the cataract surgery will work out for me.
he’s going to talk to all of his coleages and call any contacts that he has all over the country to see if it would be possible to do the surgery successfully.

i’m just wondering if there is anyone out there that knows of any better place than wills eye center cuz from what i’ve been told is they are the cream of the crop and have seen it all (except for me i guess)

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Answer by Stef
Bascom Palmer Eye Institue in Miami, FL is rated as the #1 eye hospital in the country. Wills is #2.

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Question by cutelittlecoconut: eye problems please help?
Okay so I want to give my eye history…..

I was adopted so I do not know anything about my family history.
When I was around 5 my mother (not my stupid pediatrician) spotted cloudy spots on both my eyes a.k.a cataracts.
The cataracts were removed shortly after(I’ve had about 4 surgeries) they were discovered and with my right eye they attempted a corneal transplant but it failed.My right eye is also surgically dilated because it wouldn’t do it with the eye drops.
I’m now 25 and was recently (about a year ago) diagnosed with glaucoma in both my eyes.I have to take eye drops everyday I take timolol once in the morning and once at night and take zalatan at bedtime.I try to stay regular but sometimes I’m not and I can tell when my pressure goes really high because my right eye swells.
Ever since i was diagnosed though i seem to get bad headaches everyday even when using my drops regularly.I’m wondering if there may be something wrong or if it is just the drops? What kind of medicine can they give me to help that won’t interfere with my drops or could something else be wrong? Is there anyone else that has gone through this and has any helpful advice other than “contact your doctor”?

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Answer by aWellWisher
I am sorry to hear about your problems, but it seems your eyes’ tension is under control with treatment. So it must be some other cause for headaches. If it is not very frequent, you may take any painpills for it and you will be ok. But if it is frequent (you said daily), it needs to be investigated. I would suggest relaxing and deep breathing exercises (yoga) considering these to be tension headaches, but if your condition persists or aggravates, you must get it checked. BTW, have you undrgone CT or MRI of the brain?
All the best!

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