Does anybody have cataract at age 57?
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My grandma had one at age 70 and I know of someone else that is 26 and has cataracts. I think anyone of any age can get them if that's what you mean. They are more predominant in the elderly, but I think that's b/c over time, the sun can cause them.
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Something tells me you have something keeping you from seeing like you used to, like cataracts, in which case, medicare will pay for it, so either get on it, or wait until you can, they will pay for cataract surgery, which is NOT a laser surgery, I'm sorry to say.  If your doctor cannot fix your vision with glasses, there's somethine else going on.  Laser surgery (Lasik)is done for people who only have the glasses problem.\n\nHere's some basic info about eyes I think would do you some good...\n\nhttp://www.midwesteyecare.com/Section/index.php?SectionID=7
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I have two friends who've gone through.\nThey were actually very strong before but did not have any problems..\nNevertheless, it's a type of surgery and there are always risks. So think about whether it is really necessary or whether you can bear with it.\nThe latest I read here is that they are starting a study where they believe they can train the brain to deal with it. As such, get people to re-gain a clear vision (if the degree is low), or get people with a higher degree to be able to see clearly with glasses/contacts of a lower degree.
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No you're not the only one... It's known as congenital cataracts. Its usually treated by removal of the cataracts, though when this is done on children, it is rare for a replacement plastic lens to be inserted (like in surgery for age-related cataract). Children are normally fitted with contact lenses after such surgery. Occasionally, if the vision is decent, the cataracts will be left until the child is a little older. \n\nHaving cataracts in both eyes is actually better than having it in just one eye, beleive it or not, as monocular cataract will almost always result in a lazy eye (amblyopia), whereas in binocular congenital cataract, this is much less likely.\n\nI'm sure your eye doctor is giving you the best and most appropriate treatment... and don't worry, you're not alone!
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I think you're asking why after age 35 people need glasses.  Around the age of 40 (a little earlier for some people and later for others), the lens of the eye basically loses its elasticity.  In younger people, the lens changes shape to help you focus at different distances.  When the lens gets stiffer, it can't focus at closer distances so people need reading glasses to help them see up close.
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Because your tears evaporate faster (like mine), you have to blink more often.  If you don't do this, your eyes dry out.  If it's a problem for you, your doctor can recommend an artificial tear eyedrop (you can get them over-the-counter, but if you use it long-term, you may want to get one that's preservative-free).  It doesn't necessarily reflect on your future need for glasses.  \n\nMost people when they get to be around 40-45 years old, need some sort of reading glasses or contacts.  That's completely normal and happens because the crystalline lens inside your eye loses its flexibility and ability to focus up close.  You still have a long time before you have to think about this, but there are many options available right now and there will probably be more in 10-15 years.
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its safe and easy. if it fails, it can be redone with no problems.  do it when you are 25 years of age or older to insure that your vision wont worsen and is stable.
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"Congenital cataract. Some babies are born with cataracts or develop them in childhood, often in both eyes. These cataracts may be so small that they do not affect vision. If they do, the lenses may need to be removed."\n\nThere is much more info at:\n\nhttp://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts.asp\n\nand:\n\nhttp://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/webcataract.pdf#search='causecataractborn'
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i've had it done, but it was in Louisiana and it was 7 years ago.  I acted like a 2 year old but that is just me.  they don't want to give you any drugs because it makes you eyes move but now a days they have better technoligy to follow your eyes.  don't freak out when everything goes black like i did.  it's supposed to do that. they just didn't tell me.  it was WELL worth it.  ofcourse i had a great dr.good luck
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Over 30, but under 40...
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I had the new laser eye surgery done.  I love it.  I am 27.  It has been over a year.  My right eye is a little dry at times, but it is so much better than fooling with contacts or glasses.  I definetly recommend it.  Just like all surgeries, there are complications.  I was very scared that I may never see again, but it turned out fine.  I would never do it again, but I am very glad I got up the nerve to do it.
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I wore contact lenses for 31 1/2 years and tri-focal glasses for 10 years.  My vision was 20/1000!!!!! I had lasik surgery last September and found it to be a miracle!!!! My vision is 20/25 and I can read things I was not able to read since I was a small child!  There are NO aftereffects whatsoever.  This procedure does not last a lifetime, and will necessitate further procedures (depending on the original-blade or bladeless surgery) and maybe that is where the silliness of causing blindness in old age comes from.  I would SERIOUSLY consider a consultation.  They are usually free and will answer all of the questions YOU have.  In the long run, it is a small price to pay for sight!
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#1 if  by (rate which your vision changes???)  you mean ACCOMODATION  then possibly , yes.\naccomodation is a group of changes to the geometry of the eye that is brought about by changing a little the focus of the lens(the one inside your eye) by altering its shape and thickness at the middle through contraction of muscles at its periphery called ciliary muscle,  also  change in the calibre of the pupillary opening. these changes happen to accomodate  when looking at  objects  close to the eye (near vision) .if they cannot happen for any reason then you need glasses to read for example.\n\nit is possible to imagine that a hard lens by its proximity to these structures and resulting from its inflexibility  it might interfere with accomodation process.\n\n\n#2  if  you mean  the rate of degeneration  of vision with age  then i dont know/doubt it.
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Cataracts & Vision - Carnosine and N-Acetylcarnosine Eye Drops\nCategories\nHealth through Nutrition\n(http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/chris/2006/03/16/cataracts_vision_carnosine_and_nacetylcarnosine_eye_drops.htm)\nPractical Health\n\nFurther to Cataract - MSM eye drop solution the following provides more information. Although it too discusses some animal data more importantly it also includes some good human clinical data. \n\nEarly cataract is also am indication of calcium overload and sometimes IV EDTA chelation can also reverse it.\n\nI can't emphasis the importance of non processed and low carbohydrate diets for all health conditions...,\n\nSee also: \n\nAvoiding Visual Degeneration\n\nAspartame and Vision Degradation\n \nChris Gupta\n\n---------------------\nCarnosine and N-Acetylcarnosine Eye Drops (original is here)\n\nNew Hope for Cataracts \nWard Dean, MD \n\nCataracts are the leading cause of blindness, accounting for about 42 percent of all cases of blindness worldwide (affecting about 17 million people). Twenty-eight thousand new cases are reported everyday. About 20 percent of all people over 60 have at least the beginning of a cataract in one or both eyes, and that figure rises to 80 percent for people over 75. \n\nThe most common type of cataract ­ a nuclear cataract ­ is characterized by a cloudy haze inside the lens (Fig. 1). This haze is the physical manifestation of a random clumping together of the once beautifully ordered arrangement of lens proteins called crystallins. As the cataract develops in size and density, it reduces the amount of light that passes through the lens and scatters the light that does get through. Thus, instead of all the light rays being focused precisely to a point on the retina, forming a sharp, clear image of what we are seeing, many of the rays are spread out across the retina, forming a fuzzy image. Colors may be dulled or distorted, and there may be an annoying halo of light around bright objects, causing a glare effect.\n\nCauses of Cataracts \nCauses of cataracts include cumulative ultraviolet radiation damage from sun exposure, heredity, poor nutrition, smoking, high blood pressure, kidney disease, diabetes, and the long-term use of corticosteroids (the last two are major risk factors for cataracts). Oxidative free radicals produced by the above-listed causes are thought to damage vital biomolecules, including lipids and proteins, resulting in the clumping together of these proteins. The antidote to free radicals, of course, is antioxidants, such as glutathione, lipoic acid, and vitamins C and E. Consequently, many scientists believe that abundant consumption of antioxidants may delay the onset of cataracts. \n\nNutrients for Vision \nGood nutrition is a key element of effective prevention for most age-related diseases, and cataracts are no exception. A number of nutrients can benefit our eyes, and may help prevent diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. These nutrients include the tripeptide glutathione (the most abundant and important antioxidant in the human body, critical for protecting the lens from free radical damage); vitamins A and C; vitamin E and some of the B vitamins; various bioflavonoids (especially quercetin and hesperidin) and carotenoids (especially lutein and zeaxanthin); the amino acids taurine, N-acetylcysteine (a precursor of glutathione), and acetyl L-carnitine; the hormone melatonin; the alkaloid vinpocetine; the herbs bilberry, ginkgo, and garlic; the minerals zinc and selenium; and, last but certainly not least, the saturated fatty acid, lipoic acid (“the antioxidant’s antioxidant”), which plays a central role in maintaining the body’s antioxidant network.[1] \n\nCarnosine for Vision \nCarnosine ­ a dipeptide consisting of two amino acids (alanine and histidine) connected to each other by a chemical bond called the peptide bond ­ is one of the most exciting anti-aging nutrients that has recently become widel
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Aging is a broad term that refers to each part of the body getting old. But each part of the body gets old in its own way. Your eye has two main parts that are necessary for vision, the front which is a lens for focusing and adjusting the amount of light and the back which is like the film in a 35mm camera to receive the light and translate it into a message for the brain. When we age, for the most part, the changes to the front of the eye are the most noticeable. The front of the eye has a lens which is attached to little muscles which bend it so you can focus on things far away and things up close like the lens of a camera. This lens is a big piece of transparent protein that is created during development and doesn't really change much for the rest of your life, so as you get older, day to day, you bend the lens to read, and then to see far away and everything in between and it works, but because it's not perfect it gets gradually stiffer as you get older, sometimes it will get cloudy as in cataracts and sometimes the muscles that bend it will get weak, all contributing to the perceived aging of the eye.
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NO! Many people are born with vision problems, and many only learn their children have poor vision when they try to read.\n\nIt is an urban legend... reading a lot or spending time online can aid in development of myopia, however, myopia is caused by the eye growing just slightly too short (like 1/10 mm).\n\nAlso, using glasses will not change the length of the eye, therefore it cannot make your eyes "worse".\n\nAnd in response to previously posted answers, 40 is the average age where presbyopia sets in. Some people develop this at 30 and some at 50. If you live long enough, you will develop presbyopia as a natural part of the aging process.
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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.