What about cataracts and RP?
RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)It is not unusual for an individual with RP to develop a cataract, which is a clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataracts that significantly interfere with vision can be surgically removed. While cataract surgery cannot improve vision loss due to retinal degeneration, it can lessen the vision loss caused by the cataract.
Related QuestionsOklahoma City, Oklahoma Eye Surgery - FAQA cataract is clouding in the lens of the eye. The lens is mostly made of water and proteins. As we age, the protein molecules start to clump together, which interferes with the translucence of the lens. They block light entering the eye, and this dims the vision increasingly, as the clouding slowly expands.Related Questions
Cataracts FAQA cataract is defined as any opacity (or opacities) of the lens of the eye (see Figure 1). Such opacities may be quite small and interfere little with vision, or they may involve the entire lens causing blindness. Cataracts occur because something interferes with the normal function of lens fibers causing them to degenerate. Causes include inflammatory diseases, hereditary factors, aging changes, toxicities, and metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus.Related Questions
Triad Eye Medical Clinic Frequently Asked Questions PageA cataract is the clouding of the lens in the eye. Normally, light passes through the clear lens and is focused onto the retina. However, as a result of the natural aging process, the lens gradually becomes cloudy and this blocks the passage of light through the eye causing distorted or blurred vision.Related Questions
How is RP inherited?
RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Genetics is a complex subject, and The Foundation Fighting Blindness has prepared another booklet, "The Inheritance of Retinal Degenerations," to explain this topic in detail. (This can be ordered by using The Foundation's Publication Order Form.) There are so many different forms of RP, which fall within one of three standard inheritance patterns. Each type of inheritance will create a different pattern of affected and unaffected family members.
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RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Tom Tarrant: "I don't ever remember seeing in the dark. I just don't know what that's like. I remember Halloween when I was a little boy, walking into poles." RP symptoms can vary. In a person with classic or typical RP, night vision and peripheral (or side) vision will be affected initially. Night blindness is one of the earliest and most frequent symptoms of RP, and it refers to difficulty seeing not only at night but also in dimly lit places, such as restaurants and movie theaters.
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RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)quot;I was diagnosed at 14 years old and before that I always remember not being able to see at night and being 'klutzy'," remembers Rob Lee. "I was bad at soccer and basketball and didn't know why. I figured that I saw the way everyone else did, but just wasn't as good as others. Being diagnosed with RP was somewhat of a relief to me because it gave me a reason why I couldn't do certain things and why I was a little different from my friends and brothers.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Eye Surgery - FAQMost people who develop cataracts are older than 50 years. Cataracts in older people are so common they can be regarded as a normal part of the aging process. Two conditions related to cataracts are diabetes or injury to the eye, and they are sometimes caused by medications such as steroids. Very rarely, a baby is born with congenital cataracts. It’s vital to diagnose them early so the baby’s eyes can learn to see during its infancy.
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Frequently Asked Questions | Brainerd Lakes Eye Care | Crosb...A small incision is made into the eye. The surgeon will either remove the lens as is, or use ultrasound, a laser or surgical solution to break it up, and then remove it. The back membrane of the lens (called the posterior capsule) is left in place. Usually, a replacement lens (called an intraocular lens, or IOL) is inserted.
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Cataracts FAQThere is no effective medical treatment for cataracts. However, when cataracts are caused by other diseases (e.g. diabetes, intraocular inflammations, etc.) the primary disease itself should be treated. As long as a cataract does not impair vision, no treatment is necessary; but when vision is poor, surgical removal may be considered. Cataract surgery is quite delicate and intensive postoperative care combined with the cooperation of the patient is essential for success.
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Triad Eye Medical Clinic Frequently Asked Questions PageThe most effective way to restore vision is to remove the cloudy cataract and replace it with a plastic lens implant (Intraocular lens or IOL). With recent advances in cataract surgery equipment and techniques, vision can be restored more safely and faster, allowing patients to resume normal activities within hours after surgery (some activities may be limited during healing). Using these state of the art techniques, cataract surgery has a success rate greater than 98%.
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Triad Eye Medical Clinic Frequently Asked Questions PageLoss of sight from the cataracts is usually preventable. With modern technology, cataracts can be removed and good vision restored when a person feels the loss of vision is great enough to interfere with daily activities. If you are experiencing the symptoms of cataracts or other visual problems, please don't assume anything. Come in and let's find out for certain.
Related QuestionsHow can I stop my cataracts?
Frequently Asked QuestionsFirst and foremost you can wear sunglasses whenever you are outside (even on a cloudy day since UV light is still present). If you wear corrective glasses, you can ask to have them be coated with UV blockers. Quitting smoking and moderating alcohol use are also protective factors. Of course slaying hydrated will help, it is recommended that you take half of your weight in pounds and drink that many ounces of water eacli day.
Related Questionsalex gage optometrist | family opticians in sheffield | freq...A cataract is when the lens inside the eye gets cloudy preventing you from seeing clearly. It is not a curtain or film that grows over the eye. Cataracts develop to a greater or lesser extent in many people as they get older, but often don't affect people's eyesight severely, if at all.Related Questions
myeyedrA cataract is a clouding that develops in the normally clear lens of the eye which prevents the lens from properly focusing light on the retina. Cataracts usually develop in both eyes although often at different rates. Some cataracts develop over a period of years, while others form rapidly in a few months.Related Questions
Dr Tavel - Ask Dr Tavel ArchiveThe natural aging process effects the eye as it does every other part of the body. As we age, the lens in the eye becomes hazy and cloudy. The lens focuses images on the light sensitive nerve endings (the retina) in the back of the eye. When it becomes cloudy, sharp images cannot be accurately focused. The symptoms of cataracts often go unnoticed because the change is gradual. For this reason, it is very important to have a regular eye exam to help ensure early detection of cataracts.Related Questions
Nationwide Vision - Doctors of OptometryIf the normally clear lens in your eye becomes cloudy, it is called a cataract. As the lens becomes cloudy, vision becomes blurred and/or distorted. Eyeglasses or contact lenses can be prescribed to provide clearer vision until cataracts develop to the point that they impair vision. Then they need to be removed surgically. An intraocular lens is usually used to replace the lens removed from your eye.Related Questions
Welcome To Look OpticalCataracts usually develop gradually and without pain as the lens in the eye loses transparency and the lens material yellows. The result is a gradual loss of brightness and a slight skewing of color perception that usually goes unnoticed. Cataracts are the leading cause of visual disability in people over 65. Fortunately, cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful medical procedures in the world today.Related Questions
How quickly does RP progress?
RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)quot;Every year I lose a little bit of vision, and every year I do some adjusting," notes Tom Tarrant, who describes himself as "still having a lot of useable vision," although he is legally blind. While gradual vision loss is the common feature of almost all forms of RP, there is no predictable rate of loss, even for people in the same family. Usually the progression is quite slow. Vision sometimes appears to remain stable between annual eye examinations.
Related QuestionsDoes pregnancy have an effect on RP?
RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Some women have reported that their RP has progressed more rapidly during pregnancy than it ever had previously. However, because RP is rare, this issue is difficult to study in a systematic way. If you are pregnant, or thinking of becoming pregnant, you should make sure that your obstetrician/gynecologist is aware of your eye problems, and that your eye care professional knows of your pregnancy.
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RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Blindness, to most people, means a complete loss of sight. As they grow older, some people with RP do become blind in this sense. However, many will retain a small amount of vision such as light perception. A majority of people with RP are legally blind by the age of 40. People who are legally blind usually maintain a good deal of functional vision supplemented by adaptive technology.
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RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)This is a difficult question. Many people with RP do drive legally, and do not have problems. Legal vision requirements for a driver's license vary widely from state to state. It would be best to discuss your visual limitations and their effect on driving with your eye care professional. Driving is a symbol of independence and people with progressive vision loss may be unwilling to admit that their vision impairment may affect safe driving.
Related QuestionsWill my career be affected by RP?
RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)People with RP and other retinal degenerative diseases continue to lead productive lives and pursue their career goals. By determining appropriate equipment, training, and other job modifications in a chosen field, potential concerns and problems can be identified and possibly postponed. Vocational counseling, offered through educational institutions or state or local agencies, can be very helpful when planning or pursuing a career.
Related QuestionsIs RP associated with other diseases?
RP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)RP is sometimes associated with syndromes that also affect other parts of the body. Usher syndrome causes hearing loss and vision loss from RP. Although Bardet-Biedl syndrome can involve many part of the body, the defining features of this syndrome are extra fingers and/or toes (which are present at birth) and obesity. Other diseases have a retinal degeneration that is similar to RP.
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