Eye Cataracts: Discuss?

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imp

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They seem to affect the elderly most. Can any folks here describe experiences with them, or knowledge of other's experiences? Reason: Wife's eye doctor back in Missouri, about 8 years ago, described "early beginning of cataracts". Deb has had eye problems all her life, not severe, but rather unusual eye-muscle difficulties which have resulted in widely varying opinions by eye doctors. She got glasses at 2 years of age. Very young. The muscles of her left eye cause it to rotate upwards when she closes the eyelid. So, her glasses must be prescribed with a lens having "prism" effect, as it's called. Makes the eye remain looking straight-ahead.

One of the eye-doctors in Missouri told her the prism grind of her lens was not necessary. The glasses which resulted were useless for her. Is this such a nebulous thing in this day and age, that a licensed and trained doctor would make such error.

Later, next Dr., "fixed" the prescription, but told here about onset of cataracts. Lately, her eyes tear a lot, feel "scratchy". We have not yet found or seen an Ophthalm ologist (is that the right term?) here out west.

Any experiences relating to cataracts especially, or any other eye difficulties, glaucoma for example, would be appreciated discussed! Thanks! imp
 

Do your due diligence before deciding on what kind of cataract lens you want. I paid $5000 extra (over and above what Medicare paid) for the top-of-the-line multi-focus lens and I HATE THEM! The opthalmologist was pushing them and I didn't do enough research on my own; I was dazzled by the idea of not having to wear glasses. One of my biggest problems was night-blindness and headlight glare and it was even worse after the surgery. My own fault.
 
jujube said:
Do your due diligence before deciding on what kind of cataract lens you want. I paid $5000 extra (over and above what Medicare paid) for the top-of-the-line multi-focus lens and I HATE THEM! The opthalmologist was pushing them and I didn't do enough research on my own; I was dazzled by the idea of not having to wear glasses. One of my biggest problems was night-blindness and headlight glare and it was even worse after the surgery. My own fault.
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Ouch! It's good of you to share this. We will be cautious as you suggest. imp
 

I had to choose if I wanted my close-up vision corrected or far off vision....I finally decided on far off vision...it seemed that I had more problems driving than anything else and it has greatly improved....one thing that I should mention is the cost of the 3 types of drops that you have to have....very expensive, even with my prescription insurance.
 
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