spookyfe
02-07-2003, 12:08 PM
I am trying to find out how long it takes for a cataract to be able to be seen on an eye examination and how long it takes to effect the vision
It appears my husband didn't have any sign of one 7 weeks ago but now it is effecting his vision and is visable to the retina specialist.
Any ideas
Thanks
Spooky
qwerty75
02-07-2003, 12:40 PM
Originally posted by spookyfe:
I am trying to find out how long it takes for a cataract to be able to be seen on an eye examination and how long it takes to effect the vision
It appears my husband didn't have any sign of one 7 weeks ago but now it is effecting his vision and is visable to the retina specialist.
Cataracts can develop over a period of a couple weeks to many years. There are different types of catacts, and the time period for each to develop is different.
Some cataracts don't affect vision at all, while some cataracts severely reduce vision. Somebody can have a cataract and still be able to see '20/20'. Again, it all depends on the type of cataract and the location of the cataract.
Moe C
02-07-2003, 06:58 PM
Qwerty:
That is interesing. I didn't know there were different kinds of cataracts. What would cause cataracts to develop in a matter of weeks?
Moe
qwerty75
02-07-2003, 07:09 PM
Originally posted by Moe C:
Qwerty:
That is interesing. I didn't know there were different kinds of cataracts. What would cause cataracts to develop in a matter of weeks?
Moe
Certain medications and trauma to the eye can cause cataracts to develop over a few weeks.
purple2067
02-08-2003, 09:10 PM
Has your husband been using any sort of steroid drops or ointments in his eye(s)? Sometimes steroids can cause cataracts to develop quickly.
spookyfe
02-09-2003, 03:04 AM
not as far as I know but he has had a lot of eyedrops over the last 7 months the 2 types they use to dilate the pupils probably at least once if not sometimes twice a month. For the flourescines and the PDT treatments
Could these have added to him getting them do you think
Fiona
qwerty75
02-09-2003, 03:17 PM
Originally posted by spookyfe:
not as far as I know but he has had a lot of eyedrops over the last 7 months the 2 types they use to dilate the pupils probably at least once if not sometimes twice a month. For the flourescines and the PDT treatments
Could these have added to him getting them do you think
Dilating drops or the PDT wouldn't cause your husband to develop cataracts.
