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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Triangles1(m): 1:42pm On Aug 23, 2020
Short cut ✂️ read comment n skip article. Shikena I get other things to read.
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Yoighaman(m): 1:43pm On Aug 23, 2020
@OP: Thanks for sharing.
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Nobody: 1:43pm On Aug 23, 2020
Ok
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by OB3344(m): 1:44pm On Aug 23, 2020
Nice
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Deborah98(f): 1:47pm On Aug 23, 2020
Thanks for sharing,but does it mean that it will be mature enough before it's removed surgically? someone close to me it's affected with it, although he's been to the hospital,they optometrist abi optician whichever told him the cataract isn't ripe for surgery instead he would be given glasses which will aid his vision and sight,so is there something we can do pending when it's time for the surgery, thanks.
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Nobody: 1:48pm On Aug 23, 2020
freshkpomo:
Verdict: Thanks Op, more of this need to hit the front page, not some nengi strokes laicon's preeq


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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Deborah98(f): 1:48pm On Aug 23, 2020
classicfrank4u:
Nice piece, instead of disturbing us with kidwaya did this and Erica did that
seconded cheesy
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by zinoad: 1:59pm On Aug 23, 2020
I once have cataract in my right eye. It was very painful. The doctors were charging N350,000 in Eko hospital just for eye surgery. I happen to meet one of my primary school mate in 1996. I visited him at home and when his dad saw my eye, he took a close look at it and he went to agility in mile 12, and brought a leave , heated the leave up and squeeze the water into a spoon and pour it into my eye. He repeated it thrice and that was the end of cataract. I have been using that same eye now for more than 20 years now, no issue.i see very clearly. The problem now is, I have been searching for that my friend now and have not been able to found him. Since he relocated from mile 12, in Lagos. I wish I know the leave that will have been helpful to alot of people who has cataract.

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Nobody: 2:00pm On Aug 23, 2020
I wish cataract and glaucoma have herbal or any natural remedies without surgery.. Lots have it..

Would be glad to get the recommendations..

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by doubleportion: 2:00pm On Aug 23, 2020
Edunews:
You can ask any questions you might have about the disease, and I'd try to answer as much as I can
Good! What about itching eyes that makes water to come out from somebody eyes?
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by letitrainnow(m): 2:01pm On Aug 23, 2020
Very good teaching, thanks.

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by ayanleye12(m): 2:03pm On Aug 23, 2020
This is so informative...I’m sure the best person that needs this well for me it happened from child birth I think cause from the story my mom told me she happened to sleep sideways or some kinda while pregnant so suddenly when she gave birth she realize one eye is bigger than the other and till date I can’t see vision with the other eye but the bigger one works perfectly is that also a symptoms of cataract and is it cureable..?

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Nobody: 2:04pm On Aug 23, 2020
zinoad:
I once have cataract in my right eye. It was very painful. The doctors were chargingN350,000 just for eye surgery. I happen to meet one of my primary school mate. I visited him at home and when his dad saw my eye, he took a close look at it and he went to agility in mile 12, and brought a leave , heated the leave up and squeeze the water into a spoon and pour it into my eye. He repeated it thrice and that was the end of cataract. I have been using that same eye now for more than 20 years now, no issue.i see very clearly. The problem now is, I have been searching for that my friend now and have not been able to found him. Since he relocated from mile 12, in Lagos. I wish I know the leave that will have been helpful to alot of people who has cataract.

Can I pm?
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by ayanleye12(m): 2:05pm On Aug 23, 2020
ayanleye12:
This is so informative...I’m sure the best person that needs this well for me it happened from child birth I think cause from the story my mom told me she happened to sleep sideways or some kinda while pregnant so suddenly when she gave birth she realize one eye is bigger than the other and till date I can’t see vision with the other eye but the bigger one works perfectly is that also a symptoms of cataract and is it cureable..?
Did I forgot to say I once went for an eye check up and the doctor told me the eye was covered with cataracts cause my parent were non challant about it and doesn’t welcome it whenever I tell them I can’t see with the eye

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by pocohantas(f): 2:15pm On Aug 23, 2020
ayanleye12:
Did I forgot to say I once went for an eye check up and the doctor told me the eye was covered with cataracts cause my parent were non challant about it and doesn’t welcome it whenever I tell them I can’t see with the eye

Heya. So sorry... I think some of our parents think we are just throwing tantrums when we complain of our eyes.

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Onyeka8: 2:16pm On Aug 23, 2020
Very educative.
Please I have to deviate from the topic.

Please nairalanders a friend has serious waist pain. What better drug or ways can he handle it. According to he's Doctor, the pain has to do with sciatic nerve. Any advice on the best way he can find treatment. Thank you.
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by abnot: 2:16pm On Aug 23, 2020
InaNla:


How much it would take for the surgery and how long time to heal after...
Cost 400-500k per eye for the laser surgery in Abuja. They remove the covering after one day but you need to avoid infection by avoiding water contact with the eyes and applying the eye drops as prescribed

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Originalsly: 2:27pm On Aug 23, 2020
InaNla:


How much it would take for the surgery and how long time to heal after...


● Cataracts can develop after an eye injury.... sometimes years later.

Above was my case. Eye injury since around 5 years old.....developed cataract yearsss later. Lost vision in that eye real fast .... like 3 months after first symtoms.... when cataracts normally take years to develop and cause blindness. First....seeing like dots .... then like tiny worms.... then like seeing through a thin dirty plastic ... then cloudiness in strong sunlight... but kinda clears up at nights... then gradual loss of periphery vision.... no side vision.... only what was directly in front... the cloudiness was increasing rapidly... from dirty plastic.... to thick translucent plastic... and finally to thick white plastic... I went blind in that eye... in blindness the colour is white ... like staring at a bright light through white plastic. I checked.in and the experts told me point blank... it was caused by trauma..... and it was extremely thick.... so thick that they had to use other equipment to study it.

To your questions.... it is pretty expensive and from what I learned.... it is very technical... and can go wrong very quickly ... and that can lead to blindness. My advice to anyone.... get it done by an eye surgeon... one who specializes in the field.. and does that only. Find out about his reputation.... and if the surgery is well equipped and pretty modern.
On healing.... I did surgery the evening... around 6 p.m.... took like 30 minutes... which was a long time for them..... bandaged up the eye... had to report back the following morning like 8 a.m. He ripped the bandage off and I was seeing again! The thing is.... they give medications to prevent infections.... and bed rest is recommended.... the main thing is eye pressure.. can't do strenuous work... work out etc... but you can read and watch TV and all that.... kinda weird to me.... but who is the expert? Bed rest was like a month.... but frequent check ups especially right after the surgery.... then vision tests and frequent change of medication. The surgery is not at all painful... but the pressure is great... is like the surgeon be resting his elbow on your face... and be tugging and pulling....they do not knock you out unless necessary. I strongly believe the hauled out my eyeball... to change the lens and dig out the cataract. I guess no nerves in the eyeball so no pain.
My advice..m first symtom... go and have your eyes checked... if it is cataract... n.v then you can have a few years to save and have a plan. The one caused by diabetes..... that's dead serious... just stay away from stuff that bring on diabetes.

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by AsawanaDgreat: 2:27pm On Aug 23, 2020
Good one
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Originalsly: 2:36pm On Aug 23, 2020
zinoad:


I visited him at home and when his dad saw my eye, he took a close look at it and he went to agility in mile 12, and brought a leave , heated the leave up and squeeze the water into a spoon and pour it into my eye. He repeated it thrice and that was the end of cataract.


This is my peeve.... for every natural disease ... there is a natural cure. As Africans... we know these cures but quickly abandon them for pharmaceutical and surgeries. I suggest you make it your mission to find that man... the name of the leaf... farm the plant.... and produce the remedy. Your price can never be too much in the West.

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Akinola100: 2:45pm On Aug 23, 2020
I need to know something.
When you look at the mirror and shine torchlight to the mirror, the pupil( middle black hole) appears white. Please is it normal for everybody or it's a cataract?
And is it true teenagers can have cataract?
Also use of phones can cause cataract, because they emit radiation.
Fact: Dial *#07# on your phone. If it is SAR <1.6watt/kg, you are safe but if it's > you are exposing yourself to too much radiation.

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Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Iceyjayzz(m): 2:49pm On Aug 23, 2020
Deborah98:
Thanks for sharing,but does it mean that it will be mature enough before it's removed surgically? someone close to me it's affected with it, although he's been to the hospital,they optometrist abi optician whichever told him the cataract isn't ripe for surgery instead he would be given glasses which will aid his vision and sight,so is there something we can do pending when it's time for the surgery, thanks.
Say the truth and you shall be free
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Iceyjayzz(m): 2:50pm On Aug 23, 2020
Deborah98:
seconded cheesy
Why are you lying to me
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by SolidGains: 2:58pm On Aug 23, 2020
zinoad:
I once have cataract in my right eye. It was very painful. The doctors were charging N350,000 in Eko hospital just for eye surgery. I happen to meet one of my primary school mate in 1996. I visited him at home and when his dad saw my eye, he took a close look at it and he went to agility in mile 12, and brought a leave , heated the leave up and squeeze the water into a spoon and pour it into my eye. He repeated it thrice and that was the end of cataract. I have been using that same eye now for more than 20 years now, no issue.i see very clearly. The problem now is, I have been searching for that my friend now and have not been able to found him. Since he relocated from mile 12, in Lagos. I wish I know the leave that will have been helpful to alot of people who has cataract.
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by SolidGains: 3:02pm On Aug 23, 2020
zinoad:
I once have cataract in my right eye. It was very painful. The doctors were charging N350,000 in Eko hospital just for eye surgery. I happen to meet one of my primary school mate in 1996. I visited him at home and when his dad saw my eye, he took a close look at it and he went to agility in mile 12, and brought a leave , heated the leave up and squeeze the water into a spoon and pour it into my eye. He repeated it thrice and that was the end of cataract. I have been using that same eye now for more than 20 years now, no issue.i see very clearly. The problem now is, I have been searching for that my friend now and have not been able to found him. Since he relocated from mile 12, in Lagos. I wish I know the leave that will have been helpful to alot of people who has cataract.

pls put more effort and find him. i have similar experience but don't know where the man is now
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by Deborah98(f): 3:08pm On Aug 23, 2020
Iceyjayzz:
Say the truth and you shall be free
please leave me alone am begging you,I don't like all this,
Re: Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Signs, Prevention And Treatment by johhbekeboh09: 3:13pm On Aug 23, 2020
Edunews:
You can ask any questions you might have about the disease, and I'd try to answer as much as I can

Could cataract recur after surgery?

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