Is there any medicine/eye drop one can use that will help in removing of cartrat.
2006-07-25 02:19:28 · 8 answers · asked by Doris W 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
There are no drops to help remove a cataract. The cataract is in the lens of the eye that is enclosed in a sac. The doctor pulls out the lens, leaves the sac, and inserts a new intraocular lens. Your optometrist can help determine if surgery is necessary yet and are trained in managing glaucoma. Good luck!
2006-07-25 02:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by eyegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cataracts are casued by a loss of transparancy in the crystaline lenses of the eye. THis in turn caused a distruption in the transmission of light to the retina.
Cataracts are caused, primarily, by the aging process.
Prescription glasses can help you to see better. At some time, however, cataract may become so dense that the good vision can no longer be maintained with just prescription eyewear. At that time, surgery may be the best option to restore vision.
The decision regarding surgery is one that is made jointly by the patient and their eyecare professional. The decision of when to have a cataract removed depends on a number of factor, such as the extent of clouding, the location of the cataract, and the extent to which normal daily activities are impaired. For instance, if reading or driving abilities are impaired, surgery may be a more realistic consideration than if such impairments have not yet been noticed.
2006-07-25 02:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a couple of things that have been tried with some benefit (1) NAC this is an antioxidant for the eye the long name is N-Acetyl Cysteine capsules or eye drops this amino acid does slow down the progression of cataracts in the eyes and in some cases a reversal of it is noted the down side is that the results are not permanent and the cost of it the dosages have to be around (2) 500 mg capsule 3 times per day
2006-07-25 02:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The drops you are referring to are used to manage the "pressures" within your eyes. Cataracts in their early stages can be "managed" with the use of these(keep them from getting worse), but once severe, only surgery can remove them. Get regular eye exams with full assessment of your eyes, vision, and cataract/glaucoma risks with a qualified opthamologist (not just an optometrist at your local eyeglass/contact lens store). They do also have "laser" treatments available for cataracts as well as the traditional surgery. Best to follow the advice of your physician though because some of the "eyedrops" cannot be used if you have pre-existing hypertension.
2006-07-25 02:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by dulcern4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know you have to have an operation to have them removed i've never heard of any other way to get rid of them
Ask your local GP
2006-07-25 02:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by red lyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no my mother had that and she had to get a operation on her eyes but one thing she spend a lot of money and nothing never work like it should have. sorry to hear you have cartrat.
2006-07-25 02:27:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It has to be surgically removed.
2006-07-25 02:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, only surgery these days by laser will do it.
2006-07-25 02:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by harryo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋