Question 1

does blunt force injury to the face and eyes cause traumatic cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Blunt force injury can cause traumatic cataracts but does not cause cataracts every time.

Question 2

can trauma to the neck, probably throat from blunt-force injury causes problems years later? neck has always been sensitive around larynx.

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Possible: this is certainly possible, it it is a big concern for you, I would see a ear nose and throat specialist

Question 3

can injury to the face cause traumatic cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any type of head trauma can cause traumatic cataracts. They can develop over a period of weeks to years.

Question 4

blunt force injury 5 months ago. nerve injury noticed a month ago with continued swelling. still numb and swollen. when will my sensation and grip strength return?

Accepted Answer

Generic answer: Since you provide only cursory description, cannot respond precisely.  But once acute swelling and inflammation subsides, nerve recovery proceeds as follows: 1. If damage to nerve covering involving Shwann cell, recovers over 3-4 weeks, 2. Axonal injury, is restored at speed of fingernail growth, 0.1 mm daily.

Question 5

my boyfriend struggles with an eye issue. he was hit in the head as a child and now his eye reacts to light by going lazy, red, blurry, pain, waters, cloudy. hes had it since he had blunt force trauma to his head?

Accepted Answer

: Head trauma can damage the optic nerve. Some healing can occur over several years, but if he has had this since he was a child, there is a high likelihood that the damage is permanent. He can minimize these effects by wearing darkened, corrective lenses. He should consult a opthalmologist (eye MD) for evaluation.

Question 6

is it possible to get cataracts even if i keep my eyes closed while tanning my face?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Keeping your eyes closed should block all the uv light from the cornea and lens.  But why tan with uv?  You risk the development of skin cancers (melanomas) and premature aging of the skin (the thinnest on the body).  Try one of the alternatives with uv block your eyes will thank you for it.

Question 7

it seems whenever i have eyes dilated, i can see such detail (freckles on son's face). could this be cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Some cataracts are centrally located and when the pupil is dilated, the clearer outer margin will create and image that is better.  Corneal conditions can also do this.  Why were your eyes dilated?  During that examination the eye doctor who was treating you should have commented upon cataracts or other features.  Maybe you should give him a call?

Question 8

after cataract surgery saw straight line glow from lights in car console, at night, dark. surg eye only. concern? line same angle even moved head.

Accepted Answer

Glare, glow after CS: It is common to notice some "glow/lights" after cataract surgery. Most common cause of glare/your symptoms after Cataract Surgery: residual inflammation, cornea healing, capsule haze, glare from implant. See your eyeMD who will be able to determine cause, prognosis, treatment. more info: eyedoc2020.Blogspot.com

Question 9

i see a large purple circle whenever i enter a dark room or stare at a dark area. it lasts for a second. (i have an undiagnosed disease causing eye floaters, flashes of light upon head movement, muscle weakness, aches, rashes. have slight cataracts.)?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: You would be well served to be seen and have a thorough evaluation by both a neurologist and an ophthalmologist.

Question 10

teen had serious eye injury caused a cataract, torn iris and misshaped pupil.  surgery fixed most, except for the fixed dilated pupil.  are there any health risks from the fdp constantly bringing in the light?

Accepted Answer

Dilated pupil: There are no significant health risks from a dilated pupil You should wear sunglasses that block the harmful sun rays.There is a surgical procedure if appropriate in your case to reduce the size of your pupil. Your ophthalmologist can make this decision.Certainly it seems you have received great surgical care.

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Can trauma to the neck, probably throat from blunt-force injury causes problems years later? neck has always been sensitive around larynx.

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Can injury to the face cause traumatic cataracts?

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Blunt force injury 5 months ago. nerve injury noticed a month ago with continued swelling. still numb and swollen. when will my sensation and grip strength return?

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My boyfriend struggles with an eye issue. he was hit in the head as a child and now his eye reacts to light by going lazy, red, blurry, pain, waters, cloudy. hes had it since he had blunt force trauma to his head?

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Is it possible to get cataracts even if i keep my eyes closed while tanning my face?

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It seems whenever i have eyes dilated, i can see such detail (freckles on son's face). could this be cataracts?

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After cataract surgery saw straight line glow from lights in car console, at night, dark. surg eye only. concern? line same angle even moved head.

A member asked:

I see a large purple circle whenever i enter a dark room or stare at a dark area. it lasts for a second. (i have an undiagnosed disease causing eye floaters, flashes of light upon head movement, muscle weakness, aches, rashes. have slight cataracts.)?

A member asked:

Teen had serious eye injury caused a cataract, torn iris and misshaped pupil. surgery fixed most, except for the fixed dilated pupil. are there any health risks from the fdp constantly bringing in the light?

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