if so,how long dose it take to become a glaucoma.what is the best treatment for cataract.i am a diabetic2nd type,57 yrs old.dose working with computer aggriviate the problem?.
2006-09-19 06:10:15 · 5 answers · asked by adm_maaf 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Glaucoma and cataracts are typically unrelated. Glaucoma is a disease that affects your optic nerve, while cataracts are an age-related clouding of the lens inside your eye. The only treatment for cataract is to have it removed by a surgeon. (Your eye doctor can evaluate your cataract and advise you as to whether or not you're a good candidate for surgery.) If you have a family history of glaucoma, your eye doctor should run some tests to check for that as well. Working on the computer will not aggravate either condition.
2006-09-19 14:27:00 · answer #1 · answered by JT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye; glaucoma is increased pressure within the orb. The damage it causes is on the retina and primarily on the macular portion of the retina. As a diabetic, the latter would be in need of the greater concern.
2006-09-19 06:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well wat i know is that glaucoma can cause eye cataract but not vice versa . if you want to treat your cataract you should always take care of your diet & your blood pressure . i would advice a laser operation to remove the cataract .
2006-09-19 06:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by zazou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does!! Not dose! Dose, a unit of measurement used when prescribing medicine.
2006-09-20 16:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by jc20155 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
glaucoma and cataracts are two different eye ailments
2006-09-19 06:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋