Are there any other treatments for cataracts even after patient has had laser surgery on both eyes?
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Cataracts are an opacification of the lens inside the eye.  The only way to cure them is to have the lens removed and a new lens put in.  (The laser surgery corrects the front part of the eye - the cornea - and doesn't affect the lens.)
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Injections are an option. My friend got them and they worked like a charm! Also, lots of topical vitamin K. Laser surgery isn't invasive, but it sure is a step in that direction. Good luck :) Or.... you could just live with how you are???
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I had a tear in the retina of my left eye 20 years ago.  I had laser surgery to "spot weld" the area around the tear to keep it from spreading.  I have had no further retinal problems.
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They can attempt to inprove sight with a laser but there's no guarantee. What matters is the amount of damage that's already done. DON'T delay. Go to your doctor today! And good luck to you.
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I've had patients with retinal detachments that get surgery.  The type of surgery depends on how severe the detachment is.  If you caught it early enough, they may be able to fix your retina with laser treatment, which probably won't affect your vision too badly.  If it's more advanced, they may need to put a "scleral buckle" around your eye.  If that's the case, you can expect a gradual change in your prescription for the next 6 months or so.  Worse yet, you'll need macular repair, but few people let it get that bad.\n\nGood luck!
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Hi MakeEver\n\nHere is a testimonial and an idea on how to heal the issue.\n\nGlaucoma Disappears: I have a friend who had had eight major surgeries. She lived in constant pain, very seldom was she able to go places and her physician had told her their was nothing more they could do. \n\nShe went on Dr. Christopher's Three Day Cleanse and Mucusless Diet. She started on herbs to cleanse the colon,the blood Cayenne, Calc tea, Yucca AR, Herbal Eyebright, etc. In a matter of about three weeks, her pain was gone. She was able to start living again. In about 3 or 4 months her arthritis left her. \n\nShe had had glaucoma for 13 years. Her glaucoma medicine was making her ill, so she went to her eye specialist. He tested her and said there is not even a trace of glaucoma left. There is virtually no cure for glaucoma, how did you do it. Her reply was thru herbs and diet. She was told whatever it is, don't stop it. He took her off her glaucoma medication, and a special pair of glasses. She now tells me her eyes have improved so much that she can now watch TV without glasses, which she never before had done. She started on this program less than a year ago. Her dark brown eyes are now turning green. She has a ways yet to go, but she is really living again. She is a composer and this past holiday season, had a Christmas Album published. \n\n\nBest of health to both of you\n\nCheers
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Basik Lasik: Tips on Lasik Eye Surgery\nProduced in cooperation with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.\nIf you're tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses, you may be considering Lasik eye surgery — one of the newest procedures to correct vision problems. Before you sign up for the surgery, get a clear picture of what you can expect. \nThe Facts\n•Lasik is surgery to a very delicate part of the eye. \n•Hundreds of thousands of people have had Lasik, most very successfully. \n•As with any surgery, there are risks and possible complications. \n•Lasik may not give you perfect vision. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that seven out of 10 patients achieve 20/20 vision, but 20/20 does not always mean perfect vision. \n•If you have Lasik to correct your distance vision, you'll still need reading glasses around age 45. \n•Lasik surgery is too new to know if there are any long-term ill effects beyond five years after surgery. \n•Lasik surgery cannot be reversed. \n•Most insurance does not cover the surgery. \n•You may need additional surgery — called "enhancements" — to get the best possible vision after Lasik. \nUnderstanding Your Eyes \nTo see clearly, the cornea and the lens must bend — or refract — light rays so they focus on the retina — a layer of light-sensing cells that line the back of the eye. The retina converts the light rays into impulses that are sent to the brain, where they are recognized as images. If the light rays don't focus on the retina, the image you see is blurry. This is called a refractive error. Glasses, contacts and refractive surgery attempt to reduce these errors by making light rays focus on the retina. \nRefractive errors are caused by an imperfectly shaped eyeball, cornea or lens, and are of three basic types: \n•myopia — nearsightedness; only nearby objects are clear. \n•hyperopia — farsightedness; only objects far away are clear. \n•astigmatism — images are blurred at a distance and near. \nThere's also presbyopia — "aging eye." The condition usually occurs between ages 40 and 50, and can be corrected with bifocals or reading glasses. \nAre You a Good Candidate for Lasik? \nLasik is not for everyone. \n•You should be at least 18 years old (21 for some lasers), since the vision of people younger than 18 usually continues to change. \n•You should not be pregnant or nursing as these conditions might change the measured refraction of the eye. \n•You should not be taking certain prescription drugs, such as Accutane or oral prednisone. \n•Your eyes must be healthy and your prescription stable. If you're myopic, you should postpone Lasik until your refraction has stabilized, as myopia may continue to increase in some patients until their mid- to late 20s. \n•You should be in good general health. Lasik may not be recommended for patients with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, herpes infections of the eye, or cataracts. You should discuss this with your surgeon. \n•Weigh the risks and rewards. If you're happy wearing contacts or glasses, you may want to forego the surgery. \n•Understand your expectations from the surgery. Are they realistic? \n•Ask your doctor if you're a candidate for monovision — correcting one eye for distance vision and the other eye for near vision. Lasik cannot correct presbyopia so that one eye can see at both distance and near. However, Lasik can be used to correct one eye for distance and the other for near. If you can adjust to this correction, it may eliminate or reduce your need for reading glasses. In some instances, surgery on only one eye is required. If your doctor thinks you're a candidate, ask about the pros and cons. \nFinding a Surgeon \nOnly ophthalmologists (Eye MDs) are permitted to perform Lasik. Ask your Eye MD or optometrist for a referral to an Eye MD who performs Lasik. The American Academy of Ophthalmology websit
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There is no cure or treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) at this time. You may not have significant problems with your vision for many years. Vision loss happens very slowly and is usually not severe. It often affects only one eye, and you may be able to adjust for the vision loss with the unaffected eye. If you have dry AMD, follow your doctor's recommendations for having regular exams and monitoring the condition at home (such as using an Amsler grid), because dry AMD may sometimes develop into wet AMD. In a few cases, wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), which is the more serious form of the disease, can be treated with thermal laser photocoagulation surgery or photodynamic therapy (PDT). Treatment cannot cure AMD, but it can stop its progression. Other types of surgery and treatments using radiation or medicines are being investigated, but these are considered experimental and are not part of standard treatment. Not all cases of wet AMD can be treated. Only about 10% to 15% of cases can be effectively treated with laser photocoagulation surgery, and only about 20% to 30% of cases can be treated with PDT.Treatment cannot restore vision, but it can sometimes slow down or delay further damage to your central vision. However, in most cases growth of fragile new blood vessels in wet AMD recurs, and even repeated treatment is not usually effective over the long term in preventing some loss of central vision. Because wet AMD often causes rapid and severe loss of central vision, it is important not to delay treatment if your doctor recommends it.
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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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I would strongly recommend that you read this website carefully before making a decision. You have only one pair of eyes, and therefore should not risk your most precious things. I have had lasik surgery myself, and if I were given a choice , I would never have it again. Please do not believe in those who can benefit from your surgery. What they aim at is money, and not your health. I think there is a new technique that helps shape your eyes and thus reduces your myopia without involving any operations at all.\n\nUseful website:\n\nhttp://www.lasikdisaster.com/
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Laser surgery is usually recommended for people with high myopia IE. -4 and above ie.,-8 or -12 etc.\nHowever if a person feels his beauty is getting impaired by glasses and discomfiture using a contact lens he may opt for a laser surgery. A fine laser vaporises a thin layer of cornea so that the light is made to bend at appropriate angle and is made to focus on the retina.\nThe procedure is painless and in done in stages\n\nLaser urgery if done under sterile conditions and by a experienced optholmologist should cause less problem
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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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No!...As a middle age man who has had three surgeries in one eye I can sympathize with the discomfort.  I recently consulted with a leading retina specialist for his opinion.\n\nThe only solution if it affects your day to day ability to concentrate and read is two have surgery.\n\nI am very close to going through the surgery which will be a real task as the orgiginal surgery (scaleral buckle surgery) was a bitch and the recovery is 2 to 3 months.
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Sounds like you had lazer eye surgery. Yes,No?  If so go get some more ASAP. You need them to help with the healing process. Get some more.
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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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If you give more info as to what your looking for from such a surgery I could probably answer better but I'll try my best...\nI had an accident as a child and had to undergo retinal detachment laser surgery 12 years ago. It doesn't improve the existing condition (upper ocular blindness/ partial blindness) but it does prevent the retina from folding over further possibly causing total blindness.\nAs for it's success rate I'm not sure but it is definately higher than if you were not to attempt the procedure in the first place. It's a pain free no lose procedure.
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Well, I don't know the specifics of your problem, but I can offer a bit of an explanation of what your doctor said.  Glasses wouldn't help you because the lenses for each eye would be dramatically different.  Since you're very near-sighted in the one eye, you would need a very strong lens that would ultimately make the image on your retina much smaller than the image on your other retina.  If these two images are very different sizes, your brain can't put them together into one image and you see double.  If both of your eyes can be corrected to 20/20 vision, I would ask your doctor (or another doctor, if you'd like a second opinion) if LASIK is an option for you.  This could possibly bring your very near-sighted eye close enough to the other eye so that your brain would be able to make a single image.