Conventional Treatment:
Surgery is the most common treatment for removing cataracts. Following are the three major methods:
- Extracapsular surgery: The lens is removed except for the back half of its outer covering.
- Phacoemulsification: Only the lens core is removed after breaking it up with ultrasound.
- Intracapsular: The entire lens and its capsule are removed. (This is rarely done.)
Most often, a plastic disc is inserted into the capsule, replacing the lens. This artificial lens is a permanent implant, except when it becomes clouded and needs replacement. Alternatives to an implant include a removable contact lens or special purpose eyeglasses.
Recovery from the operation itself takes only a day or so, but adjusting to the new lens can require weeks for some people, and as much as several months for others. For several weeks after surgery, using eye drops or ointment is recommended to prevent infection, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Note that cataract surgery can increase the risk of retinal detachment, which may occur at a later date.
Surgery may not be necessary if:
- Your lifestyle is not affected by cataracts
- Vision will not improve because of pre-existing eye problems
- Glasses or contact lenses could provide satisfactory vision
Complementary Treatment and Recommended Products
Essential: GSH 250 90 caps -
GSH 250 90 caps -
Helps build glutathione in the body. Studies show that people with cataracts tend to be deficient in glutathione and vitamin C in the lens of their eyes related to cataracts.
Essential: Vitamin C 500 mg w/ Bioflavenoids -
Vitamin C 500 mg w/ Bioflavnoids 220 Caps
Essential: Cineraria Cataract Eye Drops -
Cineraria Cataract Eye Drops - the traditional homeopathic remedy found in the Ophthalmology section of the Physicians Desk reference for over 25 years as a treatment for cataracts.
Essential: Brite Eyes II -
Brite Eyes II offers protection to the lens of the eyes from glycation (the binding of sugar and protein molecules) that occurs in the eye lens.
Helpful: MSM Eyedrops 1 oz (30ml) -
MSM eyedrops permit better eye health
Helpful: Pure Focus -
Pure Focus liquid based formula for vision health.