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Can diabetes cause reading difficulties?
Absolutely. Diabetes can cause changes in the retina. There are different types of diabetic retinopathy. If your mother has some changes, she needs to be treated. There are focal READ MORE
Absolutely. Diabetes can cause changes in the retina. There are different types of diabetic retinopathy. If your mother has some changes, she needs to be treated. There are focal treatments and injections can be used to improve her vision. Also sometimes there is a membrane formed behind the implant which can be treated with laser. She needs to see an ophthalmologist to figure out what is the cause.
Can i be affected with two types of cataract in the same eye?
You do not have another cataract. What you have is called “secondary” cataract, which develops in 50% of the patients. It is easily cleaned in a painless in-office procedure, which READ MORE
You do not have another cataract. What you have is called “secondary” cataract, which develops in 50% of the patients. It is easily cleaned in a painless in-office procedure, which takes a few seconds.
What is the safe age for wearing sunglasses?
It is never too late to wear proper sunglasses. For kids, they need to be made out of polycarbonate, this material does not break, which is needed for kids.
Can baby shampoos cause cataract?
I don’t think that baby shampoo can be a cause for cataracts.
Is stopping restasis considered to be dangerous?
Yes, you can stop restasis and you need to figure out what is the cause. Restasis suppresses immunity and can cause an infection. Restasis needs to be stopped if there is infection. READ MORE
Yes, you can stop restasis and you need to figure out what is the cause. Restasis suppresses immunity and can cause an infection. Restasis needs to be stopped if there is infection.
Anything to watch out for when using glaucoma eye drops?
If you are using Lumigan you eye color may get darker, you can develop dark circles under your eyes, you eyelashes may get longer and thicker. These drops can also cause dryness. READ MORE
If you are using Lumigan you eye color may get darker, you can develop dark circles under your eyes, you eyelashes may get longer and thicker. These drops can also cause dryness. Some patients may have eye redness for a while. So, make sure to use artificial tears. On the plus side you only need to take it once a day, and it usually lowers the pressure well.
Can eyesight ever get better on its own?
As we get older in some people that are prone to myopia it can get worse. Myopia can continue to increase, usually after age forty it may start to improve but not much. Myopia READ MORE
As we get older in some people that are prone to myopia it can get worse. Myopia can continue to increase, usually after age forty it may start to improve but not much. Myopia is not a disease but just the way your eye is structured. There are different procedures that can improve your eyesight.
I can't stand to wear contacts
Contact lenses have to be fitted for everyone, each eyes curvature is different. It is possible that you have some changes in your cornea or some problem with your conjunctiva. READ MORE
Contact lenses have to be fitted for everyone, each eyes curvature is different. It is possible that you have some changes in your cornea or some problem with your conjunctiva. You should see a doctor to evaluate your problem. It maybe that you simple need a different lens.
