Cataracts removed? Results?
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I have worked with Opthalmologists and I can give you the low down.\n  As a general rule we all will get cataracts at one point in our lives,it's a normal aging process where the lens in our eyes gets dense making it harder for us to focus.\n  Most Dr's know that though it is a slim chance that infection will occur,they do not like to mess with the cataract until it has almost made the vision in that particular eye almost non-exsistent.\n  The theory to that is if your vision is almost gone in that eye because of the severity of the cataract,if infection should occur after surgery you haven't lost anything though the benefits far exceed the risk.\n  There is no guarantee as to whether you will need glasses or not.  Alot of it depends on how healthy your retina is and how sucessful your surgery is.\n  I have seen alot of patients who glasses prescription was lessened after surgery and in the same respect I have seen them be able to throw their glasses away and get by with only readers.(Still need the silly things for reading and doing up close work)\n  Sometimes after cataract surgery is performed. . .a very simple operation now a days,a membrane behind the cataract that separates the front of the eye from the back of the eye\nthat was left as a precaution to keep any infections in the front part of the eye from spreading to the back of the eye where the retina and optic nerve could be affected might become clouded. . .a kind of scar tissue. \n   It will cause some cloudiness similar to the cloudiness once noticed prior to the cataract surgery. \n   The cloudiness will generally be noticed with a few weeks/months after the cataract surgery.\n   When chance of infection is no longer present,the doctor can put a few shots of laser on that membrane to open it and eyesight should improve.\n    The laser procedure is PAINLESS and only takes a few seconds.\n    Hardly ever will a doctor do both eyes at the same time.\n    Theory on that is that doing both eyes at one time does really hinder the patient anyway not to mention that if one eye gets infected,as a general rule,the other eye will follow right behind the first eye and this is a risk that few doctors want to see their patients take.\n    If you have cataracts and are considering having them removed,I highly recommend that if your doctor gives you the go ahead. . .Do it.  You will not regret it.\n    I promise you it is as most all of our patients told us the day after surgery. . .That wasn't as bad as I had it figured it would be.
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Best money that i ever spent.   Had a prescription (for contracts) of -6.5 in both eyes - so my eyesight was terrible.   Had both eyes done at the same time - better than 20;20 vision after recovery.  Hurts a little bit straight after, but recovery time is quick - everything was fine after 2-3 days.  \n\nWould advise anybody to have it done.
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I have heard about the side effects since they are actually lifting up your cornea during the surgery and if you get accidently hit in the eye or head possibly could slip before totally healed. thats why I had PK done instead,I went from glasses to 20/20 in both eyes.no side effects
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Yes, it is curable. I've had myopia with astigmatism & I've worn glasses since I was twleve.\n\nUnderwent LASIK surgery (a mere 25minute op) when I was 19 years old & my eyesight is 20/20 ever since, with God's Grace. Please note that natural degeneration of eyesight as you age occurs... but that's later.\n\nThe person above me is right about the age cut-off for the op. You need to be 18 & above before you can go for LASIK.
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my 70 yr old mom just had laser surgery 6 months ago...she is a diabetic, and had pre-glaucoma symptoms. anyway, she'd been experiencing floaters for a few years and the surgery cured it. she said she only felt a bit of stinging during the laser treatment, and she's had no pain or any problems post treatment. hope this was helpful, and good luck to you. oh, and we live in northern calif. she had her sx done across town.
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I've had this done, and astigmatism fixed at the same time - ten years ago, though. Hurt a bit after the anaesthetic wore off, but the worst part was the smell of burning during the procedure!\n\nGreat vision for several years, but now need reading glasses. Some minor hazing around bright lights in the dark.\n\nIt worked for me but I'd never 'recommend' it to anyone else because experiences vary so widely - just a decision you have to take for yourself. I'm happy with the results... I can ski or swim and still see people!
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yes!  my sister had lasik and has had all kinds of eye problems since then, going back for several follow up visits and now they say, oops, you might go blind in that eye but that's a risk if you look at the small print.  there was also a radio announcer in our area that had lasik and ended up having continual problems.  on the other hand, 3 other siblings had lasik without a problem.  there are alternatives if you have a stigmatism, but it's more complicated and the buy one get one free docs don't do it
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I dont know that doc, but I had laser surgery last Sept. Best investment thus far. You are in and out in no more than 20 min, it doesn't hurt at all. What did bother me were the instruments used to pop my eyeball out. don't get scared it didn't hurt but it was a little intense. Other than that, they guaranteed 20/20 for life. They did say I might need reading glasses around my 40's just like anyone. Good luck, u will be sooo happy!
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I work for an optometrist that also comanaages laser patients. I've probably met at least 150 people that have had it done. That vast majority love it and have had excellent results. Usually, the worst I've seen are cases of chronic dry eyes. That doesn't mean there aren't risks, they are just low. Do your research to find a good surgeon and ask lots of questions. Remember you may need touch-ups and if you are young, you will need reading glasses at around 40-45 regardless.
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If you have had them for 2 years, they may be wrong but if you still have the original prescription, it could be possible that your doctor can change/exchange them for you.  You vision could've changed within a 2 year period.  Good Luck Hon.
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A friend of mine had surgery on his lazy eye and it was  quite an improvement.  You wouldn't even now that he had had one if he didn't point it out to you.\nGood Luck
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I had my vision correction surgery done about a month ago. So far there is no significant side effects except for I've got my eye-sights back. ^_^\nBut I have been experiencing some dryness and my night vision is somewhat weaker. I would suggest you to consult with an ophthalmologist since each person's vision and healing condition really varies.
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Lasik or PRK surgery.
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I suggest you go for Zyoptix-100.It is far more advanced, accurate & safe as compared to Lasik.\n\nYou may be a good candidate if you: \n  \no Feel that spectacles/contact lenses are a nuisance in your job, sporting activities or personal life\no Suffer from the effect of scattered light (aberrations)\no Have been told that your pupils are too big, or your corneas too thin, for standard treatment\no Have healthy eyes, good general health and are not taking medication that affects the healing process\no Are older than 18 \n\nI had Zyoptix last year & got a 6/6 vision from a case of extreme Myopia! (I mean it when I say Extreme). My vision is better than my corrected vision before surgery. \n\nHowever if you have a mild case of Myopia then exercises & good diet can help you get 6/6 vision sans surgery, \n\nP.S In case you plan a vacation to Thailand or India in near future then thats the place to get this surgery done. Its very cheap & they use complete state of art faclities. It will cost you Appx $800 for the complete surgery & tests in India & $2000 in Thailand. \n\nI say Go for it!
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Go for it!  But let me tell you EXACTLY how the procedure will go down.  My husband had the surgery in 2000, and I sat in the waiting room and was able to watch the entire surgery on television live.  They take these clamps and pull his eye open, after he is giving a strong numbing agent in the eye.  Well, he cant feel the clamps. Then, the doctor cuts open his cornea just to the point that it hangs over.  He takes the exposed area and zaps the eyes with a laser. It took just a minute, and then he flips the cornea back into place, and taped my husband's eyes closed. Next, he did the other eye.  Well, he finished in less than five minutes. My husbands eyes were taped shut and these honeycomb looking things were placed over both eyes, along with those big huge glasses you see the elderly people wearing. And voila! That was it. He was given a sedative which helped him sleep when we got home.  He had to wear those honeycomb looking things overnight, but it didn't bother him because he was knocked out from the sedative. He also had plenty of eyedrops. Well, a week later he had a follow up appt. and his vision was incredible!!!!  I hope you decide to do it. And over the years, LASIK has become more and more affordable.  Here's to a speedy recovery.
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Do do do be careful!!!\nOne friend had it and did fine.\nAnother is having 1-2 surgeries a month on both eyes to correct what they did to her with Lasik--she walks around with a squint. I'm afraid she may loose her vision because of this.
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Your best bet is to check with an opthalmologist.  He or she's the one with the letters "M.D." behind his/her name.  Niether an optician or optometrist is an M.D. and niether is fully qualified to answer your question.\n\nFor a great many people, laser surgery provides near-miraculous results.  There are some horror stories, told by people who don't know what they're talking about.  Don't listen to 'em.  Laser surgery corrects quite nicely when it's appropriate, and ONLY that M.D. opthalmologist is qualified to tell you whether it's right for you.\n\nAs for eyeglasses vs contacts - ideally, you try 'em both and decide for yourself, 'cause each person's needs are unique to that person.  What works for me may well not work for you.  \n\nGo see the Opthalmologist.  I'm sure you'll find the results much more satisfactory.