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Is There Any Medicine For Cataract Other Than Surgery?

Hello, thank you. I am due to have an epi retinal membrane peel with victrectomy (this week), and possibly cataract done at the same time. The cataract is only at about level 1 out of 10 but I have been offered to do it because I am told that the cataract will develop worse within 2-5 years, also to save risk of infection if doing the procedure later. I am feeling anxious about everything, but will be having sedative, particularly though am anxious about the cataract treatment as it's not really needed at this stage, it's not bothering me. I have seen online some eye drops called to Can-C which has been successful in clearing cataracts. What would you advise please,....... thank you kindly. ????


Fri, 9 May 2014
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the drugs and drops preventing cataract isnot correct.In your surgery plan includes cataract surgery is different. it so happens the surgery you are under going may need approach through this route you can go for second or third opinion on this. no one can prevent you. but i think this is a necessity in such surgery. every thing is for your good only.
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Is There Any Medicine For Cataract Other Than Surgery?

the drugs and drops preventing cataract isnot correct.In your surgery plan includes cataract surgery is different. it so happens the surgery you are under going may need approach through this route you can go for second or third opinion on this. no one can prevent you. but i think this is a necessity in such surgery. every thing is for your good only.