A 44-year-old member asked:
what's the treatment for catracts?
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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
52 years experience Ophthalmology
Surgical removal: No medication can treat cataracts. If they functionally obstruct the vision, see an ophthalmologist for removal. This is a highly successful and pain free procedure.
Answered on Feb 23, 2013
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Dr. Hussain Elhalis answered
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None effective: Removing cataracts remains a surgical treatment. Cataracts can vary from mild to severe. Your eye doctor can determine if they are at a point where th ... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
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Typical course: Many cataracts develop with a thickening of the lens which adds minus power. This can occur at various rates and degrees and yours certainly is extre ... Read More
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
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None really: Nothing other than surgery has proven to be effective for cataracts. Surgery is so highly successfuly that there is nothing to be worried about. Alt ... Read More
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tim Conrad answered
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None: The only treatment for cataracts is surgical removal.
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