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    Michael Gilligan
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      Just to note:

      There are many other common medications [notably ’inhaled steroids’] which are associated with ‘early onset’ cataract problems.

      MichaelG.

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      #494649
      herbert punter
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        Posted by Bandersnatch on 08/09/2020 00:56:59:

        Posted by herbert punter on 07/09/2020 22:00:10:

        Bandersnatch, there’s no sedative, to be honest I don’t think one is necessary.

        Do they insert an IV ?

        No IV, everything is topical.

        One thing to avoid if possible is steroids, they definitely cause cataracts

        Bert

        #494675
        JA
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          Posted by Clive Hartland on 07/09/2020 22:10:18:

          I believe it is Atropine that they put in the eyes, widens the pupil and stops the eye moving.

          Thats why you need someone with you.

          Once a year I have retinopathy test where eye drops, probably Atropine, are used. You are warned not to drive and use sun-glasses .

          Two weeks ago I had a visit to my opticians who decided to have a look at the back of the eye using such drops. On leaving, sitting in my car and about to drive home, I had a think about this. I had been told that the effects wear off after four hours. To me it seemed that the problem was not the brightness but the very small depth of focus since the pupils are fully open. Further, the eye muscels are relaxed so it takes time to change focus. I drove the mile and a half home, over two roundabouts, and was mighty glad to make it to my drive.

          DON'T drive with such stuff in your eyes.

          JA

          #494680
          herbert punter
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            At the Royal Surrey in Guildford they escort you to the pick up point to make sure that you aren’t going to drive.

            I suppose some people would take a chance.

            Bert

            #494684
            Dr. MC Black
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              JA's optometrist should have asked how he had travelled to the appointment and NOT used the drops if he needed to drive home.

              The Optometrist has a duty of care in these circumstances.

              He should have offered another appointment

              I have annual tests for Diabetic Retinopathy and the appointment letter warns me NOT to drive. I use the "Community Car Scheme" on those occasions.

              The first year, I used a cab to get to the hospital and tried to use the 'bus to return home. Except it was two 'buses with a long wait at the interchange. I could NOT focus on the timetable in the 'bus shelter and had to ask a passer-by if there were any 'buses due!

              MC

              #497828
              modeng2000
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                @modeng2000

                I have found this thread very interesting. I have one eye worse than the other but as both will need attention at some time the consultant suggested having them both done at the same time.His reasoning was reduced exposure to the hospital environment in view of the covid situation. I have opted for distance vision as this seems to be the best compromise.

                John

                #497848
                Fowlers Fury
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                  It's many years since my bilateral cataract removals.
                  I only find one cautionary posting above – from "Versaboss". Maybe I might add another.
                  The purpose is to recount my ophthalmic surgeon's invaluable warning.
                  In essence it went:-
                  "Be very aware of seeing a spider's web-like image in an eye. It would signify a likely detaching retina and you MUST seek immediate attention if you do experience it".
                  I asked why and his answer was plausible – to summarise. "A lens which has become opaque – a cataract – will have swollen over the years of its development. This increases the pressure in the posteria chamber of the eye. The replacement plastic lens we insert is much thinner so the pressure drops and this can lead to the retina pulling away, the first sign of which is the 'spider's web' ".

                  A few years later, one night a distinct spider's web appeared in my left eye. First thing next morning the retina was lasered back in the hospital.
                  So FWIW, please take note if you weren't warned of that possibility.
                  Unfortunately the remarkable outcome of having 'perfect' vision again may not be permanent for everyone. The surgeon was clever enough to make the corneal incisions in such a way that my astigmatism was corrected & my distance specs. were discarded. Over the years though, the corneal changes in that left eye have been significant, astigmatism is quite bad but simply corrected with a contact lens. The other eye has remained exactly in its post-op state.

                  I remain amazed at ophthalmic surgeons' skill and continue to wonder how a couple of hundred years ago, aged watchmakers. engravers etc, undoubtedly with cataracts, could achieve such precision in dimly lit workshops.

                  It's fascinating to watch a video of cataract sugery (if you feel you can !); this is one of the most informative:-
                  Typical Surgery
                  (If the above link doesn't work it's vimeo.com/10103153)

                  #497854
                  Dr. MC Black
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                    My Mother was in her 90s when I made appointments for her sight to be checked by my Optometrist.

                    I explained to her that Mother had bilateral cateract surgery and asked why eye tests were necessary.

                    She told me (a little scornfully!) that the eyeball can change shape!

                    MC

                    #498862
                    modeng2000
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                      @modeng2000

                      Just an update re my surgery that happened yesterday.

                      The ability to see has improved remarkably. The decision to have both eyes done at the same time was the right thing to do for me. There was no discomfort at all and I had a running commentary as the operationn progressed.

                      Colour vision has changed back to how it used to be. I don't need help for distance now and what astigmatism I had seems to have improved as well. The down side is that I do need specs for close-up work but this was expected.

                      John

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