Anybody get Odyssey lens? Anybody get lens where each eye is set to different power? Any problems with nausea? I’m so confused as to how you see when both eyes are different powers? Thank you for input. Julia

So I (33) have known about my congenital cataracts for maybe 6 years now. Every Doctor I have seen up until now has said that the cataracts are not bad and not really affecting my vision.

Fast forward to today when I get seen by a different doctor at the same clinic. The cataract in my left eye is very prominent and covering most of my lense. I had a hard time making it though the vision exam. I couldn't make out most of the letters with my left eye open right eye closed.

I tried to so some research but not sure I came across a sufficient answer so I'm hoping someone can help me on here.

I am told congenital cataracts are pretty stable, meaning they should not get worse. Is it possible for these not to be congenital and I developed them somehow? And if so what could be the cause.

If they are truly congenital, is it normal for them to get worse over the corse of one year (one year since my last exam)?

Well, actually - compound cataracts - but my optometrist totally missed the cortical component.

For a long time now (decades?) I have been getting digital retina scans instead of dilated exams, because if you can get the same information without dilated eyes, why wouldn't you!!!! Well, the optometrist did tell me I had baby cataracts, but nothing to do about them yet other than watch. Over the last year though, blurriness, glare, double vision, and strain have become much worse and my best prescription didn't change! I insisted on a referral to the cataract ophthy in spite of her recommendation to wait. After dilated slit lamp exam, those "babies" turned out to be (in the ophthy own words in my visit notes)"impressive vacuoles and spokes" and "I am surprised she can see as well as she can" I am getting them removed next month.

Cortical cataract changes not seen due to no dilated eye exams and "baby" nuclear cataracts. Is that a thing? Would cortical cataracts just never show up in a slit lamp exam without dilation? Is this negligent in the case of a diabetic patient who is apparently at much higher risk for those?

If you have had the new Light Adjustable Lens for cataracts, could you please share your experience.

If you have had the new Light Adjustable Lens for cataracts, could you please share your experience.

Let's say your near vision is only crisp starting at 20 inches. Would you be able to see tiny print at that distance. In other words is 20/20 at that distance a much larger print than someone who can see J1 or J1+ at 14-16 inches?

I went to get new glasses because my vision was declining in 2022. After receiving glasses I notified them that they did not correct my vision. Every explanation from getting used to them to dry eyes was the diagnoses. I went to see several different providers under my plan over a 2 year period with no result meanwhile my vision is constantly declining. Finally went to private optometrist in the fall and got the diagnoses! I am still waiting to have the removed due to no appointments available! Very frustrating, my life is totally disrupted now. Can’t see can’t do anything! Has anyone ever heard of anything so grossly ignored? Is this common!

What are age-related cataracts? Age-related cataract, also known as senile cataract, is a common eye condition characterized by the clouding and thickening of the natural lens in the eye, leading to decreased vision. This condition typically develops as a result of ageing and is a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness in older adults.

(Source: Yale Medicine website, October, 2023)

Who are we?

We are a medical education provider for healthcare professionals and patients, looking to create an educational program about Age-Related Cataracts for healthcare providers such as doctors and nurses. These educational programs are important to educate providers with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify, diagnose, refer and treat people with age-related cataracts.

We would like to ask some questions about you and your experience of getting care for age-related cataracts. This information will help us plan an upcoming FREE educational program for healthcare providers.

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For this survey, we would especially like to hear from people above the age of 50 with alopecia age-related cataract and/or their parents or caregivers. If answering as a parent or caregiver, please answer regarding the person you care for. You can answer all, some, or none of these questions. If you prefer not to answer, please move on to the next question.

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