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 Dimitri K: Can doctors perform cataracts surgury on both eyes @ the same time, or is it just 1 @ a time??
please state ur source, if u can please.

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Answer by psycho
Surgeons can perform cataract surgery on both eyes at the same time but do not choose to, in the US at least. The reason is due to the risk of infection. Even though the risk is small, if an eye threatening infection occurs, isn’t it better to have only one eye involved rather than potentially both eyes?

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Question by ruby the pug: I recently got a pug for a pet. every time I take her picture, her eyes reflect blue instead of orange when ?
the light hits them. is that significant to an eye problem? Like cataracts? Just trying to be a good owner, and I am curious!

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Answer by nogoodloser
Don’t worry….be happy….just like your puppy

its the camera, not the dog

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Question by Linda M: I have cataracts, but the doctor didn’t say anything about surgery. Having a hard time seeing in the sunlight.?
surgery., wear sunglasses most of the time. what do i do next?

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Answer by oldknowitall
If your doctor did not recommend surgery, see another eye specialist that does cataracts. It may be that your doc does not do them. Or maybe they are not bad enough yet. But if you are having difficulty seeing, ask for a second opinion. My hubby has had cataracts removed from both eyes and is sooooooo much better! I have a small one that is not big enough to remove yet.

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Question by halid04: Cataracts back for a third time?
Hello, I had cataract surgery on both eyes when I was 16-17 years old. I then got the “secondary” cataracts zapped about 3 years ago. I just turned 22 and I cannot see clear at all out of my right eye (this happened about a month or 2 ago). My left eye is perfect though. Can someone (preferably optimologists) help me please?

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Answer by Shingy W
I can’t help you at all..But i can surely relate to you. I got a cataract in my right eye when I was 4 years old. My opttimologist and surgeon told me I was one of their youngest patients ever. It was very shocking to my parents..Sorry that i can’t help. i hope that all goes well , it must be very scary

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