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i got early cataract on both of my eyes .Is there any remedy other than surgery

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mohammed01040
mohammed01040

HI everyone,

i have joined the community to know whether cataract can be cured without surgery.

cataract developed to me at the age of 36 years at the center of both of my eyes. Now it has further deteriorated  doctors are forcing me to go for surgery . I am 44 years now . still i am not interested in surgery   I WANT TO GO WITH ANY NATURAL REMEDY..CAN ANYBODY PLEASE SUGGEST ME A PROPER WAY.

Thank you.

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  • at201
    at201 mohammed01040

    Posted

    Sorry to learn that you have developed cataracts at a very early age.

    While there are things one can do to delay the formation or rate of development of cataracts (such as protection of eyes from UV rays by wearing glasses, etc), once a cataract is formed, it can't be undone by any natural remedy.

    A cataract surgery is very easy these days and you need not be afraid of having it done if you need it.

    • mohammed01040
      mohammed01040 at201

      Posted

      Thank you for your good suggestion and quick reply to my question.
  • Sue.An
    Sue.An mohammed01040

    Posted

    So sorry you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts.  I was diagnosed in January 2017 at 53 with cataracts.  I knew something was changed in my vision the summer of 2016 but I waited till January to see an optometrist as I thought I just needed stronger glasses.  Had both surgeries last summer.  My cataracts advanced very rapidly.

    Once your eyes can no longer be corrected with glasses or contact lenses there is no other remedy than surgery.

    However advances have been made in lenses and the vision you will have after surgery is quite remarkable.  

    • mohammed01040
      mohammed01040 Sue.An

      Posted

      Thank you very much for your reply . can u please suggest me a good lense  for surgery.
    • Sue.An
      Sue.An mohammed01040

      Posted

      I think before getting into lens selection my suggestion would be first to consider what focal point (distance, intermediate or near) you would prefer to see clear.  The standard monofocal lens (and there are different brands and materials) provides good clarity at one target (2 if you are comfortable with a bit of monovision) but you would require glasses for 3rd focal area .

      If you have astigmatism there are lenses (monofocal and multifocal versions) that could correct that.  Then there are other categories of lenses that are considered premium lenses:  accommodating, EDOF (extended depth of focus), multifocal (basically bifocal lenses providing 2 focal points of vision) and trifocal lenses providing clarity for all 3 zones of vision.

      Lastly there are toric lenses which are also considered premium lenses which correct astigmatism.

      The standard lens is usually covered under national healthcare but premium lenses are not and yiu’d Need to pay out of pocket for surgery and lenses in most parts of the USA or UK.  Canada would cover the surgery regardless under its Medicare system but pay for the upgraded lenses.

      You need to be aware that the premium lenses - although they provide a greater range of vision come with a trade-off - that being night time halos and glare.  To some those are very bothersome.

      I suggest you read up on cataract surgery and lens selection and think a bit about what your preferences are. 

      Everyone here may have a different answer to your question on recommended lens.   Because there is no perfect lens and compromises to make I am hesitant at this point to recommend a lens without your having thought a bit about how you’d like your vision to be after cataract surgery.

      So think about the following:

      1.   Preference for seeing near far or intermediate (consider what type of work you do, hobbies, sports)

      2. Night driving - how important is that to you.  How much time is spent driving at night?

      3. Finances - cover the cost of premium lens and surgery.

      There is a lot to think over.  Reading up on it helps.  There are some longer threads on cataract forums which will help you.  Take the time to read through them once you understand what’s involved in cataract surgery and how your preference for near intermediate or distance vision affects your decision.

       Finally there is no right or wrong choice.  Good news you can go on with a number of options and experience good results.  

      I know I didn’t answer your question but I sense you are just starting this journey.  It’s a process and I wouldn’t even like a surgeon telling me go with this or that lens without my understanding the trade-offs and implications.

      Good news number 2 - this isn’t an urgent decision.  Take your time.   If your cataracts don’t affect tour vision too much I would even suggest you try contact lenses to see how your eyes manage with monovision.

      Good luck to you.  Wish you nothing but the best.

    • mohammed01040
      mohammed01040 Sue.An

      Posted

      Thank u very much for your good and appropriate suggestions.
  • Songbill
    Songbill mohammed01040

    Posted

    I agree with at201. You should not be worried. Cataract surgery is done on millions of people every year. You should read up on the different types of lenses and options you can chose from, as well as discuss them with your eye doctor, but the surgery itself is a very common procedure.
  • Night-Hawk
    Night-Hawk mohammed01040

    Posted

    When I developed cataracts, I did some internet search research and found some eyedrops that were claimed to help with stopping progression of cataracts and perhaps some reversal.

    I tried it for several months, and it may have stopped it from getting worse but my vision didn't get better.

    My right eye was already at the point where surgery was recommended however, since best corrected vision was 20/40 or worse, so I went with cataract surgery with a toric monofocal IOL.

    If someone had a very early stage cataract that can be seen by an eye doctor, but hasn't affected vision yet, eyedrops however might be worth trying to see if it can help slow or stop the cataract progression. But it may not help and cost of the eyedrops may be an issue.

    • mohammed01040
      mohammed01040 Night-Hawk

      Posted

      Thank you for your suggestion , You said that you have gone with toric monofocal IOL , How much it costs ,and how is your vision with it ?
    • Night-Hawk
      Night-Hawk mohammed01040

      Posted

      In my area, I got the Tecnis toric monofocal IOL for $1300 extra cost out of pocket, in addition to the standard cataract surgery and plain IOL costs.  But the price varies quite a bit between doctors and areas.
  • CaroZim
    CaroZim mohammed01040

    Posted

    Eating a low carb diet of less than 50g/carbs a day may help to slow down the development of cataracts but I don't think there's anything that can actually reverse a cataract once it's formed (although I don't think there's been much, if any, research actually done into this so you never know.  I've been able to reduce and almost get rid of a number of skin growths through eating a very low carb diet).

    By low carb I mean you should get all your carbs from vegetables (ie. you have to give up all grains and highly processed carbs).  You'd basically be eating a Paleo/Ketogenic diet.  You can Google the study below.

    A study published in the most recent issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition presents evidence that a lifetime of high-carbohydrate consumption significantly increases the chances of developing cataracts.

    • mohammed01040
      mohammed01040 CaroZim

      Posted

      Thanks a lot for your suggestion . Regarding low carb diet , i think it is keto diet  which include fat and non-vegetarian food. 

       

    • CaroZim
      CaroZim mohammed01040

      Posted

      A Ketogenic diet can be done as a vegetarian or vegan so it's not only for meat eaters.  It may be a bit more challenging for a vegetarian but it's still very doable.

      Yes it's high fat - healthy fats like butter, avocado oil and coconut oil as opposed to highly processed seed and vegetable oils like canola and sunflower. 

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