Cataracts at 50

[Anonymous]

My ophthalmologist said I have cataracts startling. I can tell there is something off with my vision. He said it’s too early to do something about them and would have to wait years for surgery.

why would I have to wait? Can’t something be done sooner rather than later?

[Anonymous]

Why didn’t you ask the doctor?

Do you have light eyes? I have heard that cataracts come earlier if you don’t wear sunglasses.

[Anonymous]

I’d ask him to explain why nothing can be done now. I had cataracts in both eyes removed at 49.

[Anonymous]

You don’t. I’d change doctors.

[Anonymous]

It's worth getting a second opinion. I had cataracts removed in both eyes around age 50. However, there were some complications. On balance I'm glad I had the surgery, which is generally straightforward, but no surgery is risk-free.

[Anonymous]

My DH got cataracts removed at 47. He had some genetic issues which cause them. He was so relieved as he said it was like looking through dirty glasses. No complications. He says he has bionic eyes now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DH got cataracts removed at 47. He had some genetic issues which cause them. He was so relieved as he said it was like looking through dirty glasses. No complications. He says he has bionic eyes now.

My friend had it done and they corrected her shortsightedness. Still, she now needs some follow up laser treatment.

[Anonymous]

This is OP. TBH he has a very thick accent and I can’t understand him that well. I feel bad changing doctors just because of that, he seems really good and thorough. Most of the time he talked just about my Rx for glasses and contacts and that I understood. It wasn’t until he started talking about the cataracts and going into detail that it got hard to follow him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. TBH he has a very thick accent and I can’t understand him that well. I feel bad changing doctors just because of that, he seems really good and thorough. Most of the time he talked just about my Rx for glasses and contacts and that I understood. It wasn’t until he started talking about the cataracts and going into detail that it got hard to follow him.

It's okay to look out for your health. One of my parents has a thicker accent so I understand maybe what you are talking about. But there is a difference between treating someone with dignity even though they have a thick accent as opposed to working with a medical professional of your choice that you can understand. It's not like you are in a hospital and stuck with the doctors and nurses there though even in that situation I would try to get someone to act as a "translator" for you. People can get second opinions.

[Anonymous]

How well can you see driving at night with your current prescription? Your vision will deteriorate but it is up to you when to get the surgery.

[Anonymous]

Try repeating back what you understood, before you leave the office, just to be sure you understood him correctly.

[Anonymous]

Always get a second opinion on health issues this important!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Always get a second opinion on health issues this important!

Trust me, you'll know when it's real. You feel like someone put a beige-colored piece of plastic wrapper on your blurry eye. No second opinion needed, you know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Always get a second opinion on health issues this important!

Trust me, you'll know when it's real. You feel like someone put a beige-colored piece of plastic wrapper on your blurry eye. No second opinion needed, you know.

Thank you, Dr. Quack.