Question 1

why does aphakia lead to secondary glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Not common: There are many causes for aphakia.  The most common in younger persons is trauma and trauma enough to require the removal of the lens, occasionally affects the outflow of the eye leading to elevation of eye pressure and this is glaucoma.  Other causes are surgically related in connection with cataract removal.  But many cases of aphakia do not develop secondary glaucoma.

Question 2

how can you tell if someone has pseudophakia, aphakia?

Accepted Answer

See below: If a person has had cataract surgery and the lens is replaced by an intraocular lens implant then they are pseudophakic.  If they do not have and intraocular lens implant after cataract surgery then they are aphasic.

Question 3

in what way can you tell if someone has pseudophakia and aphakia?

Accepted Answer

Look at the glasses: People who are aphakic (without a lens) need very thick glasses in order to see.  Pseudophakia results in regular or no glasses.

Question 4

is there ever a time (x years) from vitrectomy for rd when one is effectively "in the clear", and does aphakia affect the risk of late redetachment?

Accepted Answer

NO to #1; Yes#2: Retinal detachment is a risk factor further future retinal detachments.  Also, other eye diseases and injuries are risk factors for RD.  This includes aphakia.

Question 5

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 6

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 7

im a nurse?

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Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 8

i have cold?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Based upon the information you&#x27;ve given, one could conclude
that indeed you have a cold because, why would someone pose the question if they were not experiencing symptoms commonly associated with a cold.  On the other hand, one could argue, &quot;how can you conclude a person has a cold when they haven&#x27;t divulged any of their symptoms!&quot;  so, help us by providing a few details.

Question 9

am i dying ?

Accepted Answer

I don't know: I don't know, john.  Technically, every person who is alive will die someday, yes.  But unless you have been diagnosed with some untreatable illness, then no, you are not actively dying.
If this is something you worry about a lot, mention it to one of your parents, a close adult friend, or a school counselor.  A lot of people have these kinds of worries and you can get help to not worry so much.

Question 10

what is asp?

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ASP can stand for…: Many things not related to field of medicine but suspect you're referring to male enhancement product esp. Better to avoid such otc products since not certain what they contain & haven't been tested for safety. If having problems of erectile dysfunction, discuss with pcp/urologist. Don't smoke; limit alcohol use; perhaps correcting anemia will help. Doc can offer other options.

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