Cataract Surgery

I went to the eye doctor today for the first time in many years, and he recommended I get cataract surgery. I have had a cataract in my left eye for a very, very long time. I may have been born with it. However, it is now an NS4, which is apparently the most severe. I was told by a doctor a long time ago to wait as long as I could for cataract surgery, but this doctor said it was now time. He said that in its extreme state it could go on to cause glaucoma if I don't get it taken care of.

The reason I have gotten by so long without it bothering me much is because I have great vision in my right eye. It compensates incredibly well. But the doctor today asked, what if something happens to your good eye? I had been thinking this too.

So, though I consider surgery a last resort in almost all cases, I am seriously considering it. But I want to do my homework first. See, I am only 34 years-old, and this disorder is usually related to older people. I know there is no way to reduce the cloudiness I experience through natural means at this point, but I still worry that I could be going into a serious surgery at this point in my life. Though cataract surgery is very common, and vision improvement is high, there are still risks involved. I am also very active, and like to box and wrestle. While recovery for those in their 70's may be stellar, not many of them are getting punched in the face or the head slammed on the ground on a semi-regular basis. I'd like to find out more about post-surgery lifestyles, do's and don'ts, etc.

So, I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with this, knew anyone who has, or had a good resource for me to read more about it. The doctor I would be going to here in LA, Dr. Kerry Assil, is apparently "the best", and he mentored under the man who pioneered modern cataract surgery and lens replacement, Dr. Robert M. Sinskey. Still, this is serious business and I need to do my homework. Any help would be much appreciated!

NewReg - There is a treatment for Glaucoma that works for 90% of patients, and I find it odd that the doctor would suggest the there is risk of glaucoma if the cataract is not taken care of, as they are usually very different animals.

Regarding cataract, there is an ingredient used topically that has been studied by Russian ophthalmologists called N-Acetyl Carnosine (not to be confused with cysteine).

It's not a 100 effective, but it does work for many. It won't hurt to try it, and it may do wonders if you're fortunate.

http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=7452&at=0

CausticSymmetry wrote:NewReg - There is a treatment for Glaucoma that works for 90% of patients, and I find it odd that the doctor would suggest the there is risk of glaucoma if the cataract is not taken care of, as they are usually very different animals.

Regarding cataract, there is an ingredient used topically that has been studied by Russian ophthalmologists called N-Acetyl Carnosine (not to be confused with cysteine).

It's not a 100 effective, but it does work for many. It won't hurt to try it, and it may do wonders if you're fortunate.

http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=7452&at=0

Wow, I didn't know there was anything like this. The reviews are all positive. I will definitely try this out. Thanks!

CausticSymmetry wrote:NewReg - There is a treatment for Glaucoma that works for 90% of patients, and I find it odd that the doctor would suggest the there is risk of glaucoma if the cataract is not taken care of, as they are usually very different animals.

Regarding cataract, there is an ingredient used topically that has been studied by Russian ophthalmologists called N-Acetyl Carnosine (not to be confused with cysteine).

It's not a 100 effective, but it does work for many. It won't hurt to try it, and it may do wonders if you're fortunate.

http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=7452&at=0

CS, what is the treatment you refer to for Glaucoma, besides laser or surgery ?
There is Glaucoma in my family, so it maybe useful to know.

2560 - The use of Carbamide, which is actually purified urea is the best treatment for Glaucoma in existence. Before I found out about Carbamide the treatments used to involve Adrenal build up and liver detox.

Here's a brochure of AC Carbamide from Standard Process:

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/displayFile.aspx?docid=30&filename=/Public/Lit/TabSheets/accarbamide0625.pdf

For additional support, there's also Iplex also from Standard Process:

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/displayFile.aspx?docid=118&filename=/Public/Lit/TabSheets/iplex5100.pdf

Take 4 to 6 tablets of AC Carbamide for about 6 months. If Iplex is included, take 3 per day.

Glaucoma is not always associated with ICP intraocular pressure, but if it is, this will have a very positive impact within 4 to 6 months. If medication is used (eye drops), have their doctor help wean them off of it once it is normalized.

CausticSymmetry wrote:2560 - The use of Carbamide, which is actually purified urea is the best treatment for Glaucoma in existence. Before I found out about Carbamide the treatments used to involve Adrenal build up and liver detox.

Here's a brochure of AC Carbamide from Standard Process:

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/displayFile.aspx?docid=30&filename=/Public/Lit/TabSheets/accarbamide0625.pdf

For additional support, there's also Iplex also from Standard Process:

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/displayFile.aspx?docid=118&filename=/Public/Lit/TabSheets/iplex5100.pdf

Take 4 to 6 tablets of AC Carbamide for about 6 months. If Iplex is included, take 3 per day.

Glaucoma is not always associated with ICP intraocular pressure, but if it is, this will have a very positive impact within 4 to 6 months. If medication is used (eye drops), have their doctor help wean them off of it once it is normalized.

CS: Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you.