Cancer..help.

Due for cataract surgery myself, and my understanding is it's a simple lens replacement with a manufactured one,
Not sure about the shelf life, though, as my mother had the op about 20 years ago, and was able to read newspaper print unaided afterwards. Her sight's gradually gone downhill since, (though she will be 96 next month).
 
That's interesting, reet. My understanding is that I'm more likely to need reading glasses after a cataract operation.
 
Yes, I've had two done. The procedure isn't in the least distressing, you will be staggered by the results.
 
I've been taking Macushield capsules since a Trustmei'madoctor programme said they were proven to improve eye health [and possibly help prevent alzheimers]. Given that they rarely endorse things on the programme I thought I'd throw out all the daft supplements I've been taking for years and just stick with those and flaxseed. Although I alternate the Macushield with a cheaper Boots own brand one which has most of the main ingredients.
 
I took lutein supplements for long enough but when I mentioned them to the specialist a couple of years ago he shook his head and said there was no evidence that they made any difference. He said the wouldn't do me any harm but he was quite sceptical that they would help prevent any further degenration of the macula.

My next appointment is at the end of next month. I'll mention it again since this is a different consultant I'm seeing. (That's not meant to be an eye joke...)
 
Venusian said:
Yes, I've had two done. The procedure isn't in the least distressing, you will be staggered by the results.
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I can vouch for this; not personally, but from the accounts of family and friends. It's a 'bright, new world' as one remarked

It seems that you can choose the focal point of the new lens, set to long or short sight i.e a choice between reading or driving glasses
 
Really sorry to hear both of you are having these issues to deal with: best of luck Venusian :)
Giglio: the hospital/clinic would have assigned your Mum a liaison nurse, she/he would be able to help with any questions about anything also. Wishing your Mum all the best.Easy to say but try and stay positive.
 
Have spoke to my mum today in more detail apparently 3/4 of her one lung has gone she isn't actually on chemo she's on another treatment that kills the cancer cells she hasn't asked for any prognosis as of yet first results on how its working on Saturday if at all.Even though she is breathless appears to be going out into town etc and is eating normally how the hell they missed 3/4 of her lung beung cancerous,yet she has been to doctors and hospital dozens of times ion last 2/3 years and xrays etc disgraceful,apparently without ct scan they cannot tell seems pathetic excuse did they not notice that 3/4 of her ling had a shadow or something was there jesus.
 
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