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FAQs Select from the following. Age-related Macular Degeneration Q. Doctor do you do cataract surgery with laser? A.
The answer will be most likely be NO. Although laser is used for
cataract surgery , it is not the commonly used procedure. So far it has
been mostly experimental but may become a standard procedure. Presently
High frequency ultrasound is used to breakdown the cataract. Q. After cataract surgery , can the cataract grow again? A.
No, but often the thin membrane behind the implant can become cloudy and
may blur the vision. This can be treated with laser as an outpatient
procedure. Q .When is the cataract ready for removal? A.
It depends on your visual needs, if you have cataract and you think you
have difficulty doing your work due to it , then it can be removed.
Although individual circumstances vary and you can discuss these
details with your eye doctor. Q. What does the lens implant do? A.
It focuses the image on the retina although it can not change focus like
our natural lens does. Q. How will I know if I have glaucoma? A.
The defect in field of vision is not noticeable until in very late
stages. Therefore it is important to have your eyes checked regularly
after the age of forty especially if there is a family history of
glaucoma. Q. I have finished the bottle of drops you prescribed, do I still
have glaucoma? A.
Yes, Glaucoma cannot be cured by treatment. The treatment can
control it and stop the further progression of the condition. With
regular treatment and monitoring one can expect to maintain good vision
long term in most cases. Q. Will I go blind? A.
Although glaucoma can cause blindness, with adequate treatment the
sight can be saved. Earlier the diagnosis better the prognosis. Q. Can glaucoma affect my eligibility to drive? A.
Yes, In UK the visual standards specified by the government include a
certain minimum field of vision as the legal limit for driving. Age-Related Macular Degeneration- FAQs Top Q. I have used my eyes too much throughout my life, is that why I have
got this wear and tear? A.
Wear and tear is the lay term used for macular degeneration, but it is
not caused by how you have used your eyes or whether you have done too
much of close work. Q. I have early Macular Degeneration, will my eye sight go worse if I
try to do close work or read? A.
No, You can continue normally and use your eyes as you normally would.
This will not have any effect on the future course of the condition. Q. I have got macular degeneration and now I have got a cataract. My
vision has been poor any way, will it make any difference if I had a
cataract surgery? A.
Each case needs to be decided on its own merits. Generally speaking it
may not be beneficial to have the surgery in the early stages of
cataract; however when the cataract gets worse, it would make a
significant difference to your sight to have the cataract removed. Your
eye doctor can explain to you the risks and benefits. Q. will I eventually go blind ? A.
Not really, although one can be registered blind legally. Macular
degeneration affects the central vision and the peripheral vision is not
affected.. Diabetic Retinopathy- FAQs Top Q. My diabetes is very well controlled , why should I get retinopathy? A.
Most diabetics get retinopathy sooner or later and it does get worse
with time. Well controlled diabetics are better off than those not well
controlled. Q. What does laser treatment entail? A.
Laser is a form of light and flashes of that light are targeted at
particular areas of the retina through a special lens. This is usually
monitored through a microscope. It is an outpatient procedure and may
take up to 15 minutes. It can cause discomfort but is usually not
painful. Q. How often will I need laser treatment? A.
The answer is not simple, but generally more than once and often several
times. It depends upon the severity and progression of the condition. Q. How does laser treatment work? A.
It is believed to work by destroying the peripheral part of the retina
thereby reducing the nutrition requirement. The central vision is thus
preserved at the cost of peripheral vision. Laser treatment is also
believed to improve the retinal nutrition directly. Q. My vision tends to be better at some times than other times. A.
this is often seen in diabetics and can be due to fluctuating blood
sugar levels and changing lens refraction. Q. Can laser treatment make my eye better? A.
Generally not. Laser treatment can not reverse the condition, the idea
is to try to prevent things from getting worse and preserve as much
vision as possible. Q. If I have got a haemorrhage in my eye will laser disperse it? A.
No, the blood tends to disperse on its own. Laser treatment is to
prevent further bleeding. |
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