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Cataracts

A cataract is the clouding over of the eye in the crystalline lens. It can cause blindness if not treated. Ask questions here about classifications, signs and symptoms, cause, treatment and history.

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Can a dogs eyes have cataract sugery?

Cataracts are formed as the lens in the eye slowly hardens as a dog (or human) ages. As the lens hardens, it becomes less transparent and more milky white, impairing vision. At advanced stages, it can cause functional blindness, although the dog can usually differentiate between shadow and light.

Cataracts are not life-threatening, just another function of getting older. A dog with cataracts can expect to live as long as a dog without cataracts. However, veterinary ophthalmologists can repair cataracts through surgery - the milky white lens is removed and an implant is put back to function as the lens. This can make your dog's later years much more interesting and enjoyable, as he can see again.

What is the healing time for cataract surgery and what must be avoided during this time?

After a cataract surgery the number one thign the person should avoid is bright lights. They will be able to heal in about three weeks after the surgery.

Can cataracts turn brown eyes blue in humans?

No, eye color is determined by the properties of the iris. Cataracts develop inside the lens, which is behind the iris. In very bad cases of cataracts the pupil can look cloudy or even white, but this does not affect the iris color.

How soon can you drive after cataract surgery?

Although one can drive the very next day, since the procedure these days is very advanced.. Still it is advised to not advised to drive for 2-3 days, since the inflammation takes time to subside

What nutrients may be protective of cataract formation?

Studies have reported an inverse relationship between cataracts and dietary intake of vitamin C, vitamin E, and carotenoids.

How can you correct your vision without surgery?

It depends on how young you are and what type of eye problems you have. There are many diseases of the eye so have it checked out and talk to a good Opthamologist. she is having hyper myopia ans she wear a specs of - 13 in the age of 4

What are Stage 2 and Stage 3 cataracts?

Stage 2 cataracts represent a slight nuclear opacity which includes swollen fibers that produce scattering 2-3 days after injection of selenite. Very little scattering is observed. Stage 3 cataracts represent diffuse cortical scattering that is difficult to see in anterior view 3-4 days after injection of selenite.

When is a folding IOL inserted in a patient's eye following the removal of a cataract?

A folding IOL is used when phacoemulsification is performed to accommodate the small incision.

How does over exposure to the sun impact cataract formation?

Cataracts can also result from exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.

How can laser surgery for cataracts be made less painful?

It doesn't hurt. Laser surgery is painless, and if you are having an operation to remove cataracts, you are given local anaesthetic eye drops to numb your eye.

What is phacoemulsification cataract surgery?

Phacoemulsification cataract surgery is a procedure in which an ultrasonic device is used to break up and then remove a cloudy lens, or cataract, from the eye to improve vision. The insertion of an intraocular lens (IOL) usually immediately follows

Which treatment for cataracts uses ultrasonic waves to disintegrate cloudy lenses?

Phacoemulsification is the type of cataract removal in which high intensity sound waves are used to break up the clouded lens, which is removed through a small "tunnel," and the new lens is inserted through the same "tunnel."

Is there any link to giving your dog reverse osmosis water to drink an cataracts?

No. Reverse osmosis is just a way to purify water, just like filtering or distilling. Drinking pure water would not cause cataracts.

What is an aftercataract?

An aftercataract is a medical condition of clouding of the posterior lens capsule implanted in the eye in cataract surgery.

Is laser vision surgery a recommended treatment for cataracts?

No it is not. Cataract surgery is usually recommended for people whose life activities are starting to become affected. Cataract surgeries are relatively safe, especially when performed by an experienced eye surgeon.

Is night blindness caused by pupils not dilating sufficiently?

possible - most likely vitamin deficiency and/or abnormal rod cell count in eyes or possibly another eye disorder - infection or cataract. Check with an eye doctor or research online night blindness and causes.

Night blindness due to constricted pupils is not total. Persons using pilocarpine eye drops have small pupils. Now it is rarely used. In darkness, you need more light , and the pupils dilate naturally. In contrast, pupils become small in bright sun light to cut down light.

What is the aftercare for cochlear implant surgery?

The patient remains in the hospital for a day or two.After a month.the patient returns to the implant clinic to be fitted with.(the speech processor, microphone, and transmitter).The patient is then trained in how to interpret the sounds.