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Tell him not to worry.
Worst case scenario he has to have it replaced. 20 min op under local by those that know what they are doing.
At his age it has a few vision implications but nothing that can't be solved.
Of course it could be a small congenital one has has always had and didn't know about. In which case it almost certainly won't get worse.
Is he being referred for a surgical opinion?
Worst case scenario he has to have it replaced. 20 min op under local by those that know what they are doing.
At his age it has a few vision implications but nothing that can't be solved.
Of course it could be a small congenital one has has always had and didn't know about. In which case it almost certainly won't get worse.
Is he being referred for a surgical opinion?
I have also just been diagnosed with a potential cataract. My (laser corrected) eye-sight has been getting worse in the last few years in one eye (virtually perfect still in the other). I knew there was something wrong as it wasn't really bad eye-sight as such (as in not focusing) but completely blurry. I'm relatively young (older than the original thread starter's son), and surprised.
Having a search on the internet, I am off to see a specialist but any advice? Multi-focal lenses?
Thanks.
Having a search on the internet, I am off to see a specialist but any advice? Multi-focal lenses?
Thanks.
I had a cataract in my left eye sorted about 4 years ago and am having my right eye sorted next week. Once a cataract is 'cooked' there is little to do than replace the lens. New glasses are unlikely to help in my experience.
It's a minor op where you are awake throughout. They make a small hole in the eye (2-3mm), cut up and remove the existing lens and pop in a new plastic one. It takes just a few minutes.
You get to choose what type of lens you prefer for your lifestyle. I'm matching my existing left lens type which means I won't need to wear glasses for driving/outdoor pursuits, something I've had to do for the past 15 years or so.
It's not a particularly pleasant experience but it's not bad either, and the positive impact is immediate. I can't wait to have mine done because the loss of good vision is driving me mad.
Private it costs £2-3k and can be organised quickly (week or so) if you want to. I'm not sure about NHS waiting times.
It's a minor op where you are awake throughout. They make a small hole in the eye (2-3mm), cut up and remove the existing lens and pop in a new plastic one. It takes just a few minutes.
You get to choose what type of lens you prefer for your lifestyle. I'm matching my existing left lens type which means I won't need to wear glasses for driving/outdoor pursuits, something I've had to do for the past 15 years or so.
It's not a particularly pleasant experience but it's not bad either, and the positive impact is immediate. I can't wait to have mine done because the loss of good vision is driving me mad.
Private it costs £2-3k and can be organised quickly (week or so) if you want to. I'm not sure about NHS waiting times.
Phil. said:
I had a cataract in my left eye sorted about 4 years ago and am having my right eye sorted next week. Once a cataract is 'cooked' there is little to do than replace the lens. New glasses are unlikely to help in my experience.
It's a minor op where you are awake throughout. They make a small hole in the eye (2-3mm), cut up and remove the existing lens and pop in a new plastic one. It takes just a few minutes.
You get to choose what type of lens you prefer for your lifestyle. I'm matching my existing left lens type which means I won't need to wear glasses for driving/outdoor pursuits, something I've had to do for the past 15 years or so.
It's not a particularly pleasant experience but it's not bad either, and the positive impact is immediate. I can't wait to have mine done because the loss of good vision is driving me mad.
Private it costs £2-3k and can be organised quickly (week or so) if you want to. I'm not sure about NHS waiting times.
As always with NHS it depends where you live and what hospital.I had the above procedure carried out by the NHS in Reading in weeks.They even phoned me at home to say "we have a slot this Saturday morning".Arrived at 9.00 out at 13.00 job done,perfect vision. It's a minor op where you are awake throughout. They make a small hole in the eye (2-3mm), cut up and remove the existing lens and pop in a new plastic one. It takes just a few minutes.
You get to choose what type of lens you prefer for your lifestyle. I'm matching my existing left lens type which means I won't need to wear glasses for driving/outdoor pursuits, something I've had to do for the past 15 years or so.
It's not a particularly pleasant experience but it's not bad either, and the positive impact is immediate. I can't wait to have mine done because the loss of good vision is driving me mad.
Private it costs £2-3k and can be organised quickly (week or so) if you want to. I'm not sure about NHS waiting times.
Legacywr said:
My son(30 this year) has been diagnosed with a cataract, he is very worried about it, but I know nothing about them!?
Any advice?
I've had lens replacement surgery. It's nothing to be afraid of and once done he won't get another cataract. Any advice?
He needs to think carefully about what lens he has fitted, though. As far as I am aware the NHS will only fit single vision, whereas a multifocal lens will probably be better. It will probably be worth him spending the money to have a multifocal lens.
Old Merc said:
As always with NHS it depends where you live and what hospital.I had the above procedure carried out by the NHS in Reading in weeks.They even phoned me at home to say "we have a slot this Saturday morning".Arrived at 9.00 out at 13.00 job done,perfect vision.
How long did you take to recover from the op? i.e. did you have to wear an eye patch for a while? How soon was vision back to normal?13m said:
boxst said:
Unfortunately because I had laser surgery ten years ago I can't have a multi focal lens.
Really, why is that? (Not saying it's wrong, I'm just intrigued)boxst said:
13m said:
boxst said:
Unfortunately because I had laser surgery ten years ago I can't have a multi focal lens.
Really, why is that? (Not saying it's wrong, I'm just intrigued)With one "natural" eye and one single-vision lens life should be pretty good though. The brain is quite clever when it comes to making the best of vision.
boxst said:
Operation is scheduled for this Thursday (10th November) and I am a little freaked out. Having had laser surgery I probably shouldn't be but that was very mechanical, with little or no interaction. This is various poking about with instruments in your eye whilst fully awake. Mmmm.
You'll be sedated I imagine and they might even anaesthetise the eye. 
boxst said:
Operation is scheduled for this Thursday (10th November) and I am a little freaked out. Having had laser surgery I probably shouldn't be but that was very mechanical, with little or no interaction. This is various poking about with instruments in your eye whilst fully awake. Mmmm.
Had my second one done about a month ago. Was in and out in just over an hour (private). The op only took about 15 mins. You can't feel anything. Just lay still and breath. It's less painful than the dentist and the results are great. Give yourself a couple of days afterwards to allow things to settle down before driving. Dogwatch said:
My brother has just had the op. Very itchy first night apparently hence the plastic guard to stop you rubbing it! Things are improving daily as the brain adjusts and he is now thinking of having the other eye done.
I didn't get a plastic guard on either occasion, just eye drops. Didn't itch much either, but may be it's the guard that itches And done. Can't see anything yet apart from light and blurriness. Eye was anaesthetised, no sedation. The worst bit of the operation was the drape over your face. I was a bit freaked and when they'd finished was completely covered in sweat. Awesomely attractive.
Thanks for all the advice.
Thanks for all the advice.
boxst said:
And done. Can't see anything yet apart from light and blurriness. Eye was anaesthetised, no sedation. The worst bit of the operation was the drape over your face. I was a bit freaked and when they'd finished was completely covered in sweat. Awesomely attractive.
Thanks for all the advice.
I was sedated for both mine, it was a bit like having had a few G&Ts - quite nice. Not optional, they just did it.Thanks for all the advice.
Your pupil is probably still dilated, things will come into focus a bit later and more so tomorrow is my guess.
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