Question 1

ringing in ears sometimes,dizziness often more when i wake up, have high bp at times,not on continuous medicines,have been adviced for cataract. why i feel so bcoz of bp or eyesight ,pls suggest?

Accepted Answer

: Get BP to less than 120 systolic by moving to Indian version of the DASH diet. I recommend this bookb
DASH Diet for Hypertension  ISBN 9780743410076
Get app Cronometer and track Na and K intake for few days. If more than 1,500 mg Na and or less than 4,700 mg K then Start Chap 9 14 day trial checking BP daily. I symptoms go away and BP better then they are due to high blood pressure.

Question 2

if cataracts are caused by medicine, and you stop taking the medicine, will cataracts worsen?

Accepted Answer

Aging: Cataracts are always forming slowly in everyone who is living, and they can be accelerated by outside factors such as medicines, so when the meds are removed, the age-related portion will still be occurring.

Question 3

does personalized medicine apply to diagnosis of typical conditions like cataract? what tests are needed?

Accepted Answer

Eye examination: I am unfamiliar with personalized medicine.  Cataract is a gradual clouding up of the natural lens of the eye that can eventually lead to vision loss.  The best method of determining if one has a cataract is with an eye examination.

Question 4

i have cataract at initial stage i am taking your  ceneria martima with alcohal from 3 year disease not increase if i take medicine long time any prob?

Accepted Answer

Cenaria martima: is a homeopathic treatment for eye conditions.  Due to the nature of this, there is very little definitive research available as to whether this will help prevent cataracts from developing.

Question 5

what could have caused cataract for 57+ f having controlled bp (with medicine) & sugar levels (diet only) ?

Accepted Answer

Aging or diabetes: Every year there are a dozen or more patients in my practice with cataracts in their 50's that need surgery. Even though cataracts are more common in older age groups, some people get them at a younger age for unknown reasons.  Diabetics in general get cataracts at an earlier age than the general population.  It is thought that with wide swings in blood sugar that the lens becomes damaged.

Question 6

what are some of the non-drug treatments for cataract?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for Cataract include::   Watchful waiting, Laser peripheral iridotomy.

Question 7

does any prescription drugs causes you to have cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Mainly steroids and quetiapine.

Question 8

my father has cataract for several years. is there any medicine or nutrition supplements recommended?

Accepted Answer

Good health: There is no medicine or nutrition which will delay the development of the cataract.  It sounds like a slowly advancing one.  He should eat a healthy diet and be in the best of shape for a long life.  Cataract surgery is highly successful and minimally traumatic.  Tell him not to worry.

Question 9

is there any eyes drop or medicine to treat senile cataract?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no medications or drops scientifically proven to reduce the degree of cataract.

Question 10

please let me know if there is any eyes drop or medicine can treat senile cataract?

Accepted Answer

None: Treatment is surgery.  It works well.  Go for it.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Medicine for cataracts

A member asked:

Ringing in ears sometimes,dizziness often more when i wake up, have high bp at times,not on continuous medicines,have been adviced for cataract. why i feel so bcoz of bp or eyesight ,pls suggest?

A member asked:

If cataracts are caused by medicine, and you stop taking the medicine, will cataracts worsen?

A member asked:

Does personalized medicine apply to diagnosis of typical conditions like cataract? what tests are needed?

A member asked:

I have cataract at initial stage i am taking your ceneria martima with alcohal from 3 year disease not increase if i take medicine long time any prob?

A member asked:

What could have caused cataract for 57+ f having controlled bp (with medicine) & sugar levels (diet only) ?

A member asked:

What are some of the non-drug treatments for cataract?

A member asked:

Does any prescription drugs causes you to have cataracts?

A member asked:

My father has cataract for several years. is there any medicine or nutrition supplements recommended?

A member asked:

Is there any eyes drop or medicine to treat senile cataract?

A member asked:

Please let me know if there is any eyes drop or medicine can treat senile cataract?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?