does sunlight cause cataracts?

Question

Will being out in the bright sunlight without shades after cataract surgery cause damage?

Answer 1

Yes: Sun exposure contributes to the formation of cataracts. There are many other factors such as smoking, diabetes and most importantly age that contribute as well.

Answer 2

Risk factor: Sunlight is a risk factor for the development of cataracts

Answer 3

Risk factor!: Sunlight is a risk factor, but the most common cause is the normal aging process. Sunlight can accelerate the process, and people closer to the equator and with higher uv exposure will need cataract surgery sooner than people not. The earlier time frame is very minimal if we are only talking about sunlight exposure.

Answer 4

Cover up: Infants under 6 months of age should be kept out of the sun. So, sitting under an umbrella or tree are fine. Make sure your baby has lightweight clothing on arms and legs and is wearing a brimmed hat. You may apply sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15. Avoid being out in the sun between 10 a.M and 4 p.M when the sun is the strongest.

Answer 5

Cover them up: When your child is under 6 months try as much as possible to keep them out of direct sunlight. However, if you are out you should try to cover them up, using hats and sunscreen on exposed skin.

Answer 6

Psoriasis Sun: Many people with psoriasis often get better when they are out in the sun. That doesn't mean you have to bake in it! excessive sun exposure can lead to skin cancer, wrinkles, and a whole host of skin problems. Moderate exposure, periodically, with the blessing of your physician, can help.

Answer 7

Can improve it: Sunshine can improve psoriasi. As good as sunshine is, we have to remember that sunshine does increase the risk of skin cancer. It should be used with care and treatment of psoriasis under the care of the dermatologist.

Answer 8

Psoriasis : Mild sun exposure without burning may improve psoriasis in many patients . In other cases, sun exposure may worsen the condition.

Answer 9

No: For a brief time after surgery, you should avoid strenuous activity or whatever your ophthalmologist recommends. However, afterwards (and even right after), you don't need to avoid all activity. You should be able to do your normal activities from before your cataracts became serious enough to require surgery. Just monitor your health as usual, e.g., blood pressure.

Answer 10

No: There are a few restrictions after cataract surgery including limiting water into the eye, limiting lifting heavy weights, and avoiding activity with a higher probability of eye injury (ie boxing). Normal activity and light exercise are usually well tolerated.

Answer 11

No: Sometimes avoiding getting the eye wet and avoiding heavy lifting and eye rubbing is advocated, especially in sutureless cataract surgery. Usually nonvigorous activity is ok.

Answer 12

Minimal for 24 hrs: Take is easy for 24 hours after cataract surgery. Your surgeon will see you the day after surgery to advise you further. After 1 week, the eye is usually healed enough that almost all activities can be resumed.

Answer 13

Nope: Most patients return to nearly full activities within a day or so. Especially with the smaller, no-stitch incisions. Patients may be seen on the golf course the next day...As long as they don't carry their own clubs!

Answer 14

No: After doing topical (no shot) anesthesia and suture less cataract surgery for the last 15 years, I have placed no physical restrictions on my post operative cataract patients except for no vigorous rubbing of the eye and no swimming for one week. Bending, lifting, straining etc are ok and I have seen not a single mishap with this approach.

Answer 15

No, not really: I ususally limit bending and lifting over 15 pounds for the first 5-7 days, but patients can drive, walk, jog, play golf within 24 hours of surgery.

Answer 16

It's best as a rule: Avoiding activities following cataract surgery is advisable for two reasons: 1. You've just had major eye surgery and likely taken a sedative or given drugs and they will take some time to wear off so you should not drive "under the influence" for a day or two. 2. You should avoid intense reading or computer work so your eye has a day or two to heal. I've had patients go right to work-don't adviz.

Answer 17

Not always: It depends on the type of cataract surgery. We do suture less micro incision cataract surgery with a 1.5mm to 2.0mm incision which is self sealing. We have had patient ski the next day afterward and even fall head first without any complication, however as a general rule we advise our patients to remain close by for a week following surgery and no swimming diving or gardening for one week.

Answer 18

Minimal restrictions: Patients generally need to avoid heavy lifting (more than 20-25 lbs) for about a week, and keep water and debris out of their eyes. Many patients are back on the golf course or at work within a couple of days. More info about cataract surgery: <a href="http://www.2020vision.Com/procedures_cataract_surgery.Html">cataract surgery in detroit</a>.

Answer 19

No: With my surgery, for the past 14 years, I have only had my patients not bump or rub (direct contact to eyeball or through eyelid) their eyes or submerge it under water. They wear a shield when sleeping for 3-4 days after the surgery, to avoid inadvertently rubbing during sleep. They can return to normal activities unless it will involve bumping, rubbing, or submerging the eyes.

Answer 20

Avoid h2o submersion: Water submersion should be avoided. Pools hot tubs and and tap water are contaminated with low levels of bacteria and even amoeba. The corneal wound can actually draw these pathogens into the eye initially after surgery and possibly even days afterwards. Speak with your doctor about when to resume these activities.

Answer 21

Do not rub: No. Do not bump or rub the eye, or do anything that could cause you to bump / hit the eye, even with the eyelids closed. Do not submerge the eye under water. You can return to normal daily life; driving (the next day), golf, tennis (with protective eye wear), shopping, cooking, etc.

Answer 22

No: No. Light activity is fine. I tell my patients to avoid heavy lifting, strenuous activity, and bending where their head goes below their waist for 2 weeks.

Answer 23

Gradually decreases: Cataracts are a gradual clouding of the lens of the eye. When the lens becomes clouded it is difficult to see clearly. The vision clarity decreases over months to years to the point where someone can be virtually blind if the cataract remains untreated. Surgical removal of the cataract with implantation of new lens will correct the vision.

Answer 24

Gradual loss: Most cataracts are a loss of transparency of the natural lens with age. Progression gradually lowers the acuity until normal visual tasks become difficult. Highly successful surgery can then restore vision. The situation is different with cataracts at birth or those acquired by trauma and side effects of chemotherapy. Your ophthalmologist can sort this out for you.

Answer 25

Cataracts: Cataracts blur vision, making it more difficult to drive a car (for example) - especially at night time.

Answer 26

Blurred vision : Most common is poor vision due to scatter of light. Bright sunny days, headlights, fluorescent light all agravates visual acuity.

Answer 27

Surgery: When it's visually significant, and vision can be improved, then cataract surgery is recommended. Otherwise avoid uv exposure, don't smoke, etc.

Answer 28

Surgery or specs: Vision loss from cataracts can often be corrected by glasses if the cataracts cause refractive changes only. If there is cloudiness from the cataracts surgery is a good option.

Answer 29

Cataract surgery: When vision or glare test (light shined in eye as read chart) is worse than 20/40, cataract surgery is recommended. Always: protect eyes from sun/ uv exposure, don't smoke, eat green leafy veggies.

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