I would like to know if any one has heard of any kind of drops that would help one to avoid cataract surgery; I have been trying to do research about that and read that honey could help. My question is has anyone tried that if so does one use pure honey or a solution weakened down and if they think it really helps? Is there anything else that anyone knows about I would appreciate any help along this line.
E. H.
I have been to an eye specialist and also got a second opinion the 2nd one said
he did not think it was bad enough for surgery.
This is the hard decision my brother had surgery and seemed to do wonderful,
My sister had surgery and does not see near as well as before. both surgeries
was for cataracts. For as well as I seem to see 50-50 does not sound good to
me.
I want to thank everyone for the great comments those for surgery and those
who have given me other ideas to think about. I appreciate them all so much.
At least for right now I do not want to rush into surgery or anything else.
I saw NU EYES (that were drops) recommended on the net but have no idea what that is; so
for right now I am on hold, I am sure sooner or later I will have to make a decision.
E. H.
My 18 year old son, said that they are working on drops, to dissolve cataracts. I think he read about this in one of the recent Popular Science magazines.
Good luck! C.
First off, just want to let you know this info is coming from a nurse... It's fine if you don't want cataract surgery, but the types of accommodations you need to make are getting an eye test to increase your glasses' prescription strength, using stronger lighting in your home (gooseneck lamps are great), magnifyers for close vision work like reading, and driving only during the day (and have family drive you at night). There is no non-surgical cure for cataracts. Honey is a bad idea, many fungal and bacterial infections are traced back to this practice and can lead to situations where your whole eye will need to be removed.
Hope this helps, good luck!
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Due to what a cataract is (a couding of the lens -- inside the eye itself), I seriously doubt that there is anything that can "make it go away" and not have to be surgically removed. I had the surgeries (both eyes) done a couple of years ago and it went really easy. I was amazed at how much better I could see after the surgery. Recovery time was very short and I've recommended to several friends that needed to have it done, to go ahead and do it -- quit putting it off -- it's not that bad...really, it isn't. You'll be glad you did. Good luck.....G.
I don't think cataract surgery is all that bad. My husband had terrible vision (literally could barely see his hand in front of his face without contacts/glasses). His corneas weren't good enough to do Lasik, so he had a procedure done in which new lenses were put into his eyes. The "old" lenses were left in place. He now sees 20/15, which is a miracle. If needed, the new lenses could be removed. This is basically what is done for cataracts, only the old lenses are removed (as they are what have the spots on them).
He walked out of the clinic seeing well for the first time in his life, and has never looked back (it's been 2.5 years). He's 34 now. Paul Harvey advertises some vitamins that supposedly help people to not further lose their vision, although I don't know that that would help with cataracts. I am all for improving our quality of life, especially with such a relatively simple procedure.
I googled cataracts natural treatments and found this:
http://alternative-medicine-and-health.com/conditions/cat...
If free radicals are a cause of cataracts, then the antioxidant vitamins E, C, beta-carotene, and selenium, which prevent free-radical damage, are crucial to preventing their development. One study found that those who took between 300 and 600 mg. of vitamin C daily had a 70 percent reduction in cataract risk; those who took 400 I.U. of vitamin E had a 50 percent reduction. Most significantly, people who took both supplements were almost entirely free of cataracts. Another fourteen-year study that involved 50,000 women found a 40 percent lower rate of cataract surgery among women whose diets were rich in vitamin A compared with those whose diets lacked the vitamin.
NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR CATARACTS
If impairment is severe, surgery is the only alternative.
If cloudiness is just beginning, nutritional treatment can be successful and you should make sure that you get five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily.
Avoid exposure to ultraviolet light by wearing dark glasses.
Reduce your sugar intake.
IN ADDITION TO YOUR DAILY SUPPLEMENTS, TAKE:
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids: 1,000 mg. daily.
Vitamin E: 400 I.U. daily.
Selenium: 50 meg. daily.
Beta.carotene: 10,000 I.U. daily.
Inositol: 500 to 1,000 mg. daily.
Pantethine: 300 mg. three times daily.
Good luck!
Goodness, I've heard of honey as being helpful against infections, but I can't imagine putting it in my eye, even in a diluted form. I had cataract surgery in one eye last year. It was very easy, gave me very good vision with the implant, and I'm looking forward to surgery on the other eye. For the first time in almost 50 years, I won't have to wear contacts!
Cataracts will only get worse. Be very careful when you start to see halos around headlights. They can be gradual or much more aggressive. Adult cataract surgery is very common now and the ophthalologists are very adept at performing the operations. My mom just had hers done around Thanksgiving and is doing fine.
I had my own taken out in the 60's when I was 3 and 4. My daughter has had them taken out 8 years ago and she is 11. 3 of my sisters kids have had them. Because the procedure is done so often and the technology is so much better the chances of you seeing at 20/20 are tremendous. They will put an implant inside your eyes so that you can see when you leave the doctor's office.
Don't put it off too long. You will be fine.
I've never Heard of this at all. I just had a cataract removed and a new lens put in. I haven't had any problems with it at all. I'm 51.
