I had my first ever comprehensive eye exam ever about 2 weeks ago. No cataracts, but apparently I had some dysfunction, possible clogging of my Meibomian glands. I was prescribed Lotemax to use for about 6 weeks total and was also told to use an eye compress and otc eye drops for the dryness.
Had my exam 2 days ago and the doctor said cataract surgery might be in my future. Not needed yet but keep getting my exams. I'm 75. Thanks for all the tips. My diet during covid hasn't been great but I'm good on everything else.
I'm 79; my last full eye exam was done by an Optometrist on June 16th, 2022. I have an exam every 6 months. I have glaucoma (pressures are good) and I have borderline type 2 diabetes (A1C remains stable at 5.7/5.8). Thank you for the great tips!!
For what it's worth, go pure Carnivore diet. If interested there are numerous Drs. on RUclips recommending it such as Dr. Ken Berry. Does away with a whole list of problems.
I had cataract surgery just before I turned 60. I always,wore sunshades as my eyes were sensitive to the sun. I have none of the problems you,spoke so and my parents didn’t have cataracts. The Dr who did my surgery put a lens in that if I don’t have my contacts in I can read without reading glasses. No one asked me any questions concerning this but I am so glad it was done this way. Thanks
My doctor from the Philippines told me I have cataract when I went to her clinic for my allergy check up. I didn’t mind because I felt ok. I got vision examination when I applied for Driver’s license that made me disqualified not to have DL because I did not pass my vision test. I went to the optometrist, he told me I have cataract both eyes. Due to this problem my husband told me to accompany me to go to optalmologist for check up. Thank you for sharing those things that are good for the eyes to prevent cataract.
I have been on high dose prednisolone eye drops every day for over 3 years and very worried of developing cataracts at the age of 40. I need steroid drops to combat my chronic inflammation from having bad SMILE laser eye surgery. The surgery has ruined my life. PLEASE DO NOT OPERATE ON HEALTHY EYES!
Thank you for this information, it helps. I saw my Opthalmologist yesterday, she told me I'm starting to get cataract but 5 or 6 months ago she told me everything was fine, no cataract, no glaucoma. Now all of a sudden I have a little tiny cataract, I've been taking Preservation Ared vitamins, fish oil, Centrum multivitamins (not everyday only if can remember to take them. I started to eat broccoli again, spinach, sometimes avocado. I will follow your advice. I'm hoping it doesn't get worse. I'm now 72. Last time I watch your video, you said Systane Ultra eye drops is good for dry eyes, so I went and bought it. Now that my eye doc said I have a little cataract, what eyedrops is good that will slow it down or reverse it. Thanks.
I had cataract surgery in my 40's. One eye was seeing 3 of everything so I had no choice. Set up as monovision. No glasses and my vision has actually improved. I'm now 64 with a young person's vision. Colors are brighter. Whites are whiter. The procedure was a breeze. Don't be afraid t do it.
Thanks for sharing...I am 78 yrs old and just had cataract surgery on my right eye...left eye being done in 3 weeks....I have always followed a healthy diet ..lots of greens & fruit every day ....don't smoke or drink alcohol & yet my cataracts became worse in PST two years....do far surgery was successful & I cannot believe the difference already... cheers from Australia 😀
Thank you for your video. I’m 77 with T2 diabetes but it’s considered “well managed”. I quit smoking 26 years ago. I also have high blood pressure but have have been somewhat successful in getting it down to a reasonable if not ideal level. My ophthalmologist says I don’t need cataract surgery at this time. I enjoyed your presentation of the information as you don’t rush through it. You have a calming demeanor and I wish you could do the surgery if and when it becomes necessary! I subscribed and look forward to seeing more.
For what it's worth, go pure Carnivore diet. If interested there are numerous Drs. on RUclips recommending it such as Dr. Ken Berry. Does away with a whole list of problems including Type 2 diabetes.
I have dry eye, and after my cataract op that eye got so much worse, in spite of using drops for years. I have since heard you need to get your eyes at optimum health before cataract op.
Keep doing everything I can with the advice I get and I only have a small one that grows so slowly can hardly notice I got one. Hopefully will stay that way until I die. I am now 76
Thank you very much Ma'm for this useful information on cataract. I am 73 and recently detected early cataract in both of my eyes. Both of my parents have had suffered cataract. I am hypertensive and taking medicines regularly. I have no diabetes. I am greatly motivated by the 5 tips you have mentioned in this video. Ma'm how much I am likely to postpone cataract formation. Kindly help 🙏🙏🙏
I avoided cataract surgery for years, which was among the dumbest things I ever did. With the new lens, I see the smallest print on the scale. I need minimum distance correction of -1 to -1.5. The surgery was simple eye drops for a few weeks. Don't put it off.
Thank you Dr. Tai. This is This is a very good video with helpful information! I've watched a few different videos from other eye doctors, and a lot of the information about cataracts is very consistent. I'm 61 and am planning to have cataract surgery next month. I'm not sure why this problem happened now. I'm in good health, a non smoker and never had any trauma to my eyes or head. Must be age I guess, but I wasn't expecting cataracts for at least another 10 or 15 years! 😳🙂
Hi Doc , I got cataracts in a short space of time in both my eyes , from Avamys nasal spray that I use for my allergy . Thank you sooo much for this video 🙏🏾
Great video. I would like this ophthalmologist treat my cataract. I do not know where she practices. It is difficult to find a ophthalmologist who is genuinely interested in her patients
Thanks Dr. Lai for the excellent presentation. FYI: just after the pandemic for COVID-19 I continued asking for an eye exam. Took me almost two years to get the specialist office visit, my symptoms were related to early cataract on my right eye. Now I am complementing the self education about the health of my eyes. Thanks Dr. Lai.
Diet is very important, so is cutting carbs and no snaking! Supplementing with good Zinc, and other minerals such as potassium, and the B vitamins. Sunglases are important for those with man-replaced lenses. We were born with out sunglasses, so if we learn to make good diet choices and get our blood work checked every year or so, we can be more successful in avoiding cataracts.
Yes Doctor Audrey I have been Diagnosed with Cataracts and my mother also had them and she lived to 99. I am in my 76th year. I have not had an operation because I am claustrophobic and could not bear anyone near my face. I know I would jump out of the seat. Last time I had an eye examination was 11/11/2020 and was told I did not need such a strong prescription. They never called me back probably because of Covid 19. I do not feel they are any worse.Only tiredness affects them Thank you for your advice
@@Godwinpounds4333 I am okay so far will have new glasses by next week 3 pairs one for long sight one for reading and a 3rd for use when using the computer. The cataract in the right eye is ready for an operation but ok as I am Claustrophobic and could not bear having an operation while awake as I could probably jump up out of the chair so I am leaving it for now. I can still see with glasses and I am not doing anything further other than having new glasses. The left eye is ok although it has a cataract it is not as ripe. Thank you Janet
@@jerrymoore838 thank you for your comment it is most kind of you. I am grateful my eyes are no worse and only the right one occasionly seems to mist over slightly or something flicker. I had an eye test and the left is not ripe as the ripe. I have 3 new glasses. One for Reading, another for use with the computer and a 3rd for long sight when I am out, useful when shopping really. So far I can avoid having an operation. I am terrified of Hospitals and claustrofobic it was difficult enough having the eye Test. Thank you and God Bless your work. Janet
Thank you very much for sharing this video. It's very informative. I will take advantage of your advice and do the things you have mentioned. I look forward to your next video.
Doc please tell me "if there is a possibility that my cataracts will slow down or be healed by modifying my lifestyle through these 5 tips. My cataract is 60%. I do not smoke, don't have diabetes, but i am using eyedrops for my dry eyes, oral tablets for hypothyroidism and cholesterol DAILY. IS THERE A CHANCE FOR ME TO IMPROVE MY EYES? Hoping for your response, thank you doc and God bless.
Thank you doctor. I hope someday that my country will have skilled medical doctors. Here in Laos, we are very poor and less fortunate than other countries. We don't even have obstetricians. That's why maternal death rate is so high here in Laos.
Thank you for this clear-cut presentation. So, in theory, if you are a healthy person, then you are a healthy person. Same goes if you are an unhealthy person. The bottom line is try to live a healthy lifestyle.
I think those who have serious eye problems.they should be make friendship for each other... those who have normal eye they don't understand our situation
The primary cause is insulin resistance caused by hyperinsulemia caused by processed garbage marketed and sold as food. Castor oil infused several times a day brought immediate improvement and resolved my cataracts in a month. I now have perfect vision in both eyes.
I hab cataracts due to my mother. I got them replaced 2 years ago. It has been difficult for me because I didnt select the "best" and (most expensive) option. I selected the mid option. It has given me such presbyopia that I am no longer able to see close. I feel like I was misled. Now I am paying for it. Please get the best option where your near and farsightedness are addressed in your new lenses in cataract surgery. Oh yeah....they won't replace my lenses with the ones I want. I have had lasix too.
Paul Diamond 0 seconds ago I was scheduled for surgery to replace the cataract damaged lenses in both eyes. With my wife, I changed to eating a plant based diet, recommended by my DO. After a month, the osteo arthritis pain I suffered in my toes, plantar, heels, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers (each confirmed by xray images) disappeared. Almost a year after going plant based diet, my cataracts cleared in both eyes. I phoned the optometrist and requested a new vision test before my scheduled cataract surgery. She agreed. After the new exam, she cancelled the cataract surgery for my eyes! - It was a big step to give up all meat, dairy, processed foods, oils, etc. But, the rewards to me far exceed the compromises. (Age 74!)
I should have known better,...thanks,..now i'm suffering my left eye,...hopefully to be operated at Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center,. Manila,.Philippines.
Dr. Audrey Tai, I was diagnosed with cataract in 2014 and gluacoma in 2020 and aavised for surgery to remove the cataract but I declined as I am 86 years old. Dr. Tai how long does it takes for a patient to go blind? Does it depends on the pressure level of a cataract eye or gluacoma eye? Meanwhile I exercise daily, eat eye foods and eye supplement. I am not a diabetic or suffering high blood pressure, nor any other underlying medical conditions.
Cataracts and glaucoma can progress at different paces for different people, so it’s hard to predict without an examination. Regular eye exams are needed to monitor an individual’s disease progress. I hope this helps.
Why " some" cataracts called nuclear ? what are they gonna explode.. kidding... but what's reason they named it like that ? (ddoesn't make patient feel very good.. gzzz)
Thanks Dr. Tai! Ive been taking prednisolone acetate suspension eye drops for my eyes. It certainly did help when I took these eyedrops, but after two-three weeks, I think I'll cut them out temporarily or for long term, depending on when my eye pain comes back. Dr. Ming Wang did warn me about this specific med, not to take too long, or else it might cause ill effect to my right eye (increased eyeball pressure). Great to have two opinions about the same med.
Can slight Astigmatism ( like 1.0+ or so) get mistaken as immature baby cataract or vice versa ? ( both cause slight blurring off/on? in vision right?) Or can u OpthamMD or OD optometrist see know test 100% if person has any cataract in eye(s) ? like is it black/white ..no question or doubt when u exam patient.
Good info! I have early stage cataract, night vision is not as sharp and headlights rom oncoming traffic are a bit bothersome. But cataracts are removed only when they have 'matured' so in the meantime, are there any kind of eye glasses one can use for mitigating the glare from headlights?
My right eye has the beginnings of a cataract and I suffer the same as you, with the effects of headlight glare at night. I bought some clip-on night driving lenses for my normal eyeglasses that have reduced the glare considerably. Of course, there is still a problem, as there is for everyone, of motorists driving on high-beam or driving in normal conditions with foglights switched on, but that can't be easily remedied. I bought the clip-on lenses on eBay, 2 pairs quite cheap.
Sunglasses... get the polarized type too along w UV protection. polarized are better imo help block more harmful rays .. soothing feel lots better. Can not hurt having polarized sunglasses too. very effective surprised DrT u not mention. Do u think the polarized type help too ?
Yes next door neighbor had a cataract lens operation done at 54 he had retinal detachment a year or 2 before. Me my last eye exam was 4 years ago i wear contacts
This information should be stressed more on routine visits. I would hsve liked to have heard this information years ago. I wish my md gave me a card with every eye exam with these tips.
Thank you very much for your important and very clear information - I am 77 and my eyes are checked a year ago - I M not on any kind of medicine ( y’et) and I do my best to eat as healthy as possible (your tip nr 3) 🎶🍀🎵💚
Thank you. My cataract was due to my steroid I have now been taken for 9 months and finished today. My doctor never told me the side effects. So, what, do you do ,if your doctor put you on Steroid treatment ??? Look forward to hear from you.
Last year I read a study done in France that stated BLUE light was damaging to the eyes. Of course the LED technology gives off the BLUE light. What is your opinion ?
I went legally blind in 5 years at age 55-60 from the very first sign of cataracts even though I always wear very protective sunglasses outside because my eyes are sensitive to the sun. I have controlled diabetes but I spent most of those years with a cell phone or tablet in my face. I heard about blue light putting out radiation and causing cataracts only a couple months before the exam that showed I had cataracts so thick that they couldn't see the other things in my eyes to check for diabetic retinopathy etc. The opthalmologist said "Well you're not having any vision at all, really." No wonder life had become terrifying and frustrating and I went through so much just to walk the dogs. I asked him about the blue light and he said yes it does. I asked him if blublockers glasses help and he said they help but don't block it all, it's important to limit your exposure. I didn't have wifi nor TV, I had been doing everything on my cellphone or tablet, reading, research, watching videos and writing. But I didn't come across the subject of blue light until almost 5 years in. 😖 I had surgery, surgeon said those were the thickest, hardest cataracts she'd ever removed. My ins. Covered one correction in the new lenses, my choice of the near sightedness or astigmatism. I chose nearsightedness as astigmatism is not big issue and I can read, crochet without glasses. And blublockers when using wireless devices. The new vision is amazing. The only bad part was second eye they inserted IV but didn't come back and administer anesthesia. Then man comes over and says he's going to put this speculum in my eye. I would've remembered that if I hadn't had anesthesia the first time! I kept saying no wait I didn't get anesthesia yet, calling for nurse, someone, while he had to put that damn thing in 5 times because he kept getting my eyelashes caught in it. I couldn't protest anymore when wheeled up to surgeon and I knew I must remain absolutely still and I was completely freaking out inside. I'm so squeamish about eyes assured of anesthesia was the only way I would consider the surgery blind or not. So I felt the shit in the eye, saw the colored liquid squirt across the field of vision, felt the incision and same, managed not to vomit, scream, but then my toe twitched. The surgeon called out "Don't move!!" I said "I'm trying!!" Ow!!" She said an octave or two higher, "You can FEEL it!?!?" Yeesss!!! Do t move I'm going to put the lense in now. Almost done but don't move. I didn't. I survived but when they told me to sit up a few minutes later, everyone had left the operating room. It was 9 am just like last time and then they were busy getting ready to do another patient.an attendant handed me my purse and went in the back. I left to the waiting room to speak to the receptionist to speak to someone I was very upset. No receptionist. Just my ride. My eye wasn't feeling good so I didn't go to the 24 hours follow up. I know I needed to but it felt like something was not smooth on my eye, I couldn't move my eye to the right and had to lay down with it closed and the protective glass on it. Couldn't stand to stand up. I called and told them and they just said ok come in as soon as you can. It was feeling like that again a few days later when my one week follow up with my original opthalmologist came up. The eye surgeons office didn't say anything and I told opthalmologist what had happened and how it felt and I had to lie down with it closed again and I would have to go later. I was angry, upset. I put all my trust in them to even think about doing it. The first eye went so great. Amazing. The second was a nightmare. Not only the way it felt but going through that aware and feeling and seeing the fluids, it hurt! Struggling nott to move, vomit and having the Willie's. No one listening to me. Then when everyone disappeared I was disgusted. Someone face me. I wouldn't even expect them to admit what they did, made a mistake, liability. But face me. See if I am ok. Not professional although the experience and referrals were there. I was hurt, angry, frustrated and uncomfortable and scared. When it felt like it wasn't laying down smooth like the other was fine. When I couldn't go 24 hours after I feel they should have reached out to me later that day and the next day. Extra care under the circumstances. But they kept quiet because they were afraid I would sue them, even at the risk something was wrong. They called me several months later meekly asking if there was anything they could do for me. Did I need anything for my vision, to be seen, any issues.I said you didn't say anything about any follow ups this long after. They said no just checking to see if there was anything I needed they could help me with. I couldn't even find words. I just said after the last time I was there, no I don't think so. I'd rather not risk an unpleasant visit again and didn't have difficulty AT THAT TIME. I should have gone in, I still should. I need to go back to the opthalmologist and let them do the tests they couldn't do because of the cataracts, and I was going to have them do an adjustment on the glasses they gave me for the time until I had surgery. He said he couldn't help much but if I wanted they could help a little. That was better than nothing but that was the best pair of glasses I have ever had. I loved the way they looked, felt. Never had any that I was happy with the way they looked in my life. I got bad kidney infection at beginning of this year and diabetes went nuts, infection whole body had to be taken out to ER, crazy neighbor was in my apt. Before she'd call 911 and stole the glasses! Plus other things then she called when I couldn't speak anymore. She always buys tons of readers, doesn't get prescription glasses and takes the only pair I ever liked, plus some meds, several of my belongings. I suppose I might be able to find the same ones back at the opthalmologist office. That and a couple accidents on the mobility scooter when I was blind into traffic and fractured wrist, concussion, even though I can see now, scooter is dead but it still is frightening to even go out once a month to Dr. Or to eye Dr to do the responsible thing. Every time I went out for so long, accidents then the second surgery. I make appts. Then cancel them. I don't have anyone to go with me for moral support. I need to get it done but I feel, well, better off not leaving home though I know it's not so. And all those thousands of dollars the insurance paid for that. They should be refunded for the anesthesia I didn't get and the anesthesiologist's services not provided that time because that was four different charges for almost $2000. Just that. I was so tickled with the first time, seeing so clearly only 30 minutes later and a registration card from Bausch & Lomb with the lense serial number on it, the correction, surgeon signature, I thought that and how I could see was the best thing ever. I don't want to discourage people from getting the surgery, not my point at all. But if something is wrong and you speak up and they don't listen, yell louder and make them listen. Stop the process if you have to. Chances of what happened to me happening to anyone else are slim so slim I'm sure. But it's important. We trust medical professionals to treat us and do procedures all the time between physical to dental, eye, whatever. We agree to do as we're told and they are going to do w HH at they specify, we sign waivers acknowledging risks, that we've been informed. And we turn our bodies and peace of mind over to them and trust they're going to do their part as best they can. Humans make mistakes but if someone is calling out for nurse anybody!! No wait don't put that thing in my eye yet!! Someone help please!! No you're fine hush and hold still. I should have yelled my loudest and fought them when they rolled me over to surgeon but I was restrained by that time. That completely freaked me out too!! I had no idea this all happened the first time. Freaking out and was told to be quiet hold still, my eyeballs were depending on it so I did. Sorry!! I didn't have any intention of coming unglued in here at all! But I think maybe my dumb story can be important somehow somewhere. I hope so, wouldn't feel like that part is for naught. But these things can be this life altering for some of us,even though a surgeon sees one after another pass before them and it's just different cataracts,or tumors, or dental surgery, etc. But it can be so so much more to individuals. Especially psychotically squeamish about eyeballs weirdos such as I. 🥺😭
@@smartasspatriot445 Wow, what an ordeal. My wife had a bump in her left eye vision late 2019. Went to the specialist 50 miles away. "you have a macular edema. I can not operate as I can not see through your cloudy lens. Must have cataract surgery first." She went through some of the crap you went through. Of course had to the right eye cataract too. Left eye on a good day is 20/80. Has pressure in that left eye. Sees eye specialist several times a year. She gets shots in the eye, but not every time. I failed to point out that some years ago for my PC I went back to using a LCD screen. I am not one that is glued to the smart phone. Still on original eyes at age 74.
I guess refractive surgery as Lasik belongs to the "trauma to the eye" category. Too bad the eye surgeon didn't mention this side effect either (there's a lot of them).
Interesting video, thanks. I have a big cataract in my left eye. I have been using drops (N Acetyl Carnosine) on it for over two years and I think it is getting smaller and more transparent. My optician says this cannot be because the drops cannot reach the cataract. What do you think of these drops? Am I imagining the improvement?
Please tell me if the cateract surgery should be done by laser ? Or it depends on the surgeon Laser surgery and manual surgery which one is better ? How long does it take for laser and how long does it take for Manuel process. Thanks for your respond
Dr. Berg has a video on the best food supplement to prevent cataracts - egg yolks. There are 2 basic bio chemicals only found in chicken egg yolk which are vital for healthy eye lens. He eats 4 every day for this reason.
OK so I don't have diabetes, I have no medications, I holiday in sunny places on a normal basis, i don't smoke, I am under 65 BUT I developed RAPID PSC cataract which developed overnight a few days after my first dose of AZ vaccine,. it was dramatic and frightening. Any thoughts ?
I am wondering if this is now the case with me I have no issues and after taking the AZ I suddenly have blurry vision and being told I have cataracts. This is crazy!
@@Dondee1997 Hi Donna, I just happened to be at my computer - I so sorry, I know how frightening it is. I have now had cataract surgery, I literally lost all vision over a few months. The surgeon assumed it must have developed over many years and I had been ignoring it, he was very surprised. If you are in the UK there is gov.uk web site where adverse reactions can be recorded, there may be something similar in the US. Good luck Donna.
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Let me know in the comments below👇, when the last time you had a full eye exam was, and if you or someone you know is diagnosed with cataracts.
I had my first ever comprehensive eye exam ever about 2 weeks ago. No cataracts, but apparently I had some dysfunction, possible clogging of my Meibomian glands. I was prescribed Lotemax to use for about 6 weeks total and was also told to use an eye compress and otc eye drops for the dryness.
Thank you for sharing.
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You're too great, I learned things here, thank you very much!
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Are you hre in jeddah DRA
I could watch you talk all day. Someone who helps the public and a beauty to look at. I hope you have a great and healthy life.
Had my exam 2 days ago and the doctor said cataract surgery might be in my future. Not needed yet but keep getting my exams. I'm 75. Thanks for all the tips. My diet during covid hasn't been great but I'm good on everything else.
Hi how are you doing?
@@Godwinpounds4333 am fine,,, about you....
I'm 79; my last full eye exam was done by an Optometrist on June 16th, 2022. I have an exam every 6 months. I have glaucoma (pressures are good) and I have borderline type 2 diabetes (A1C remains stable at 5.7/5.8). Thank you for the great tips!!
For what it's worth, go pure Carnivore diet. If interested there are numerous Drs. on RUclips recommending it such as Dr. Ken Berry. Does away with a whole list of problems.
I had cataract surgery just before I turned 60. I always,wore sunshades as my eyes were sensitive to the sun. I have none of the problems you,spoke so and my parents didn’t have cataracts. The Dr who did my surgery put a lens in that if I don’t have my contacts in I can read without reading glasses. No one asked me any questions concerning this but I am so glad it was done this way. Thanks
My doctor from the Philippines told me I have cataract when I went to her clinic for my allergy check up. I didn’t mind because I felt ok. I got vision examination when I applied for Driver’s license that made me disqualified not to have DL because I did not pass my vision test. I went to the optometrist, he told me I have cataract both eyes. Due to this problem my husband told me to accompany me to go to optalmologist for check up. Thank you for sharing those things that are good for the eyes to prevent cataract.
I have been on high dose prednisolone eye drops every day for over 3 years and very worried of developing cataracts at the age of 40. I need steroid drops to combat my chronic inflammation from having bad SMILE laser eye surgery. The surgery has ruined my life. PLEASE DO NOT OPERATE ON HEALTHY EYES!
Use eyeglass,stop smoking, healthy diet, control blood sugar n avoid long term use of steroid
Sunglasses
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I get monthly eye INJECTIONS in both eyes.. Does this cause cataracts??❣
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Thank you for this information, it helps. I saw my Opthalmologist yesterday, she told me I'm starting to get cataract but 5 or 6 months ago she told me everything was fine, no cataract, no glaucoma. Now all of a sudden I have a little tiny cataract, I've been taking Preservation Ared vitamins, fish oil, Centrum multivitamins (not everyday only if can remember to take them. I started to eat broccoli again, spinach, sometimes avocado. I will follow your advice. I'm hoping it doesn't get worse. I'm now 72. Last time I watch your video, you said Systane Ultra eye drops is good for dry eyes, so I went and bought it. Now that my eye doc said I have a little cataract, what eyedrops is good that will slow it down or reverse it. Thanks.
I had cataract surgery in my 40's. One eye was seeing 3 of everything so I had no choice. Set up as monovision. No glasses and my vision has actually improved. I'm now 64 with a young person's vision. Colors are brighter. Whites are whiter. The procedure was a breeze. Don't be afraid t do it.
My last full eye exam was yesterday! I have glaucoma and beginning of cataracts. Great video!
I m delighted with pamela'sm report.thanks so much
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Thanks for sharing...I am 78 yrs old and just had cataract surgery on my right eye...left eye being done in 3 weeks....I have always followed a healthy diet ..lots of greens & fruit every day ....don't smoke or drink alcohol & yet my cataracts became worse in PST two years....do far surgery was successful & I cannot believe the difference already... cheers from Australia 😀
I had my last eye exam in August of 2022. I have been diagnosed with cataracts for the last 4 years. I am 72 years old!
Thank you for your video. I’m 77 with T2 diabetes but it’s considered “well managed”. I quit smoking 26 years ago. I also have high blood pressure but have have been somewhat successful in getting it down to a reasonable if not ideal level. My ophthalmologist says I don’t need cataract surgery at this time. I enjoyed your presentation of the information as you don’t rush through it. You have a calming demeanor and I wish you could do the surgery if and when it becomes necessary! I subscribed and look forward to seeing more.
Hi Cinammon good for prevention+ treating diabetes 😉
For what it's worth, go pure Carnivore diet. If interested there are numerous Drs. on RUclips recommending it such as Dr. Ken Berry. Does away with a whole list of problems including Type 2 diabetes.
This was very helpful. I just had cataract surgery on my left eye and I still have trouble seeing because of dry eyes.
I have dry eye, and after my cataract op that eye got so much worse, in spite of using drops for years.
I have since heard you need to get your eyes at optimum health before cataract op.
Keep doing everything I can with the advice I get and I only have a small one that grows so slowly can hardly notice I got one. Hopefully will stay that way until I die. I am now 76
Thank you a looooot, Dr Audrey Tai! Thank you!
What a wonderfully clear and thorough video. Than you.
Thank you very much Ma'm for this useful information on cataract. I am 73 and recently detected early cataract in both of my eyes. Both of my parents have had suffered cataract. I am hypertensive and taking medicines regularly. I have no diabetes. I am greatly motivated by the 5 tips you have mentioned in this video. Ma'm how much I am likely to postpone cataract formation. Kindly help 🙏🙏🙏
I avoided cataract surgery for years, which was among the dumbest things I ever did. With the new lens, I see the smallest print on the scale. I need minimum distance correction of -1 to -1.5. The surgery was simple eye drops for a few weeks. Don't put it off.
She has.good tips always! ⚠️
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Thank you for an informative video
Thanks so much for your healthy eye advice...
Thanks Dr waiting for next video
Thank you Dr. Tai.
This is This is a very good video with helpful information! I've watched a few different videos from other eye doctors, and a lot of the information about cataracts is very consistent.
I'm 61 and am planning to have cataract surgery next month. I'm not sure why this problem happened now. I'm in good health, a non smoker and never had any trauma to my eyes or head. Must be age I guess, but I wasn't expecting cataracts for at least another 10 or 15 years! 😳🙂
Thank you for sharing.
Excellent and informative presentation. Pls keep up the medical excellence in your works.
Hi Doc , I got cataracts in a short space of time in both my eyes , from Avamys nasal spray that I use for my allergy . Thank you sooo much for this video 🙏🏾
I have cataract surgery in my right eye and then I had retinal detachment.. please let me know your thoughts
@@SkyB777 how are you doing? Are you getting better from your retinal detachment surgery?
I doubt that your nasal spray caused your cataracts
I have been diagnosed with cataracts when I was 76. I am 77 years old now.
Thank you for this useful info.
Great video.
I would like this ophthalmologist treat my cataract. I do not know where she practices. It is difficult to find a ophthalmologist who is genuinely interested in her patients
At 75, just recently my cataracts done by Dr. Brian, I see things miles away and feel great.
God bless all eye doctors!
Dear Vasant.. have cataract please let me know your thoughts
Please get back to us 2 yrs from now to tell how your eyesight is then.
Hw was it to do the catarex removal .pls let me know as i hv n am afraid to do the op
ples how can I get intouch with Dr Brain ples give me his whereabout need to see him urgent thank you
I’ve been diagnosed with cataracts. I’m 67. Awaiting surgery.
Thanks for info I'm 59 and is diagnosed with cataract
To lessen oxidative stress, avoiding unhealthy seed oils would probably be a good idea.
Thanks doc.
Thanks Dr. Lai for the excellent presentation. FYI: just after the pandemic for COVID-19 I continued asking for an eye exam. Took me almost two years to get the specialist office visit, my symptoms were related to early cataract on my right eye. Now I am complementing the self education about the health of my eyes. Thanks Dr. Lai.
Very informative! I learned a lot in a short time.
So if corticosteroids are a synthetic copy of cortisol then wouldn't high levels of cortisol from excess stress do the same as the corticosteroid?
a very very charming, calm young doctor, who knows what is all about ❤ 👏
Great information! thank you.
I am convinced I got my cataracts (mid-40's) from getting carried away with topical steroids for my psoriasis.
Very good video thanks very much
Diet is very important, so is cutting carbs and no snaking! Supplementing with good Zinc, and other minerals such as potassium, and the B vitamins. Sunglases are important for those with man-replaced lenses. We were born with out sunglasses, so if we learn to make good diet choices and get our blood work checked every year or so, we can be more successful in avoiding cataracts.
Sorry but I draw the line at no snaking. 🤣
It's invaluable bring more please
Yes Doctor Audrey I have been Diagnosed with Cataracts and my mother also had them and she lived to 99. I am in my 76th year. I have not had an operation because I am claustrophobic and could not bear anyone near my face. I know I would jump out of the seat. Last time I had an eye examination was 11/11/2020 and was told I did not need such a strong prescription. They never called me back probably because of Covid 19. I do not feel they are any worse.Only tiredness affects them Thank you for your advice
Hi how are you doing?
@@Godwinpounds4333 I am okay so far will have new glasses by next week 3 pairs one for long sight one for reading and a 3rd for use when using the computer. The cataract in the right eye is ready for an operation but ok as I am Claustrophobic and could not bear having an operation while awake as I could probably jump up out of the chair so I am leaving it for now. I can still see with glasses and I am not doing anything further other than having new glasses. The left eye is ok although it has a cataract it is not as ripe. Thank you Janet
@@janetwalmsley-heron I hope you'll keep us posted now and then. All the best to you
@@jerrymoore838 thank you for your comment it is most kind of you. I am grateful my eyes are no worse and only the right one occasionly seems to mist over slightly or something flicker. I had an eye test and the left is not ripe as the ripe. I have 3 new glasses. One for Reading, another for use with the computer and a 3rd for long sight when I am out, useful when shopping really. So far I can avoid having an operation. I am terrified of Hospitals and claustrofobic it was difficult enough having the eye Test. Thank you and God Bless your work. Janet
Please watch dr berg videos and he suggested few supplements to take and eye drops and vitamin b1 please watch all his videos about cataracts
Beautiful Dr
Thank you very much for sharing this video. It's very informative. I will take advantage of your advice and do the things you have mentioned.
I look forward to your next video.
Glad to hear 😀
Unfortunately spinach is the 2nd most sprayed, strawberries #1 . Spayed with pesticides and fungicides , hard to wash off.
A great information thanks a lot
I'm 72 and at my last eye test, my Optician said I have the start of Cataracts. I will follow your advice on the diet. I don't smoke or have Diabetes.
Doc please tell me "if there is a possibility that my cataracts will slow down or be healed by modifying my lifestyle through these 5 tips. My cataract is 60%. I do not smoke, don't have diabetes, but i am using eyedrops for my dry eyes, oral tablets for hypothyroidism and cholesterol DAILY. IS THERE A CHANCE FOR ME TO IMPROVE MY EYES? Hoping for your response, thank you doc and God bless.
Thank you doctor. I hope someday that my country will have skilled medical doctors. Here in Laos, we are very poor and less fortunate than other countries. We don't even have obstetricians. That's why maternal death rate is so high here in Laos.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks Audrey !
Greetings Dr Tai from Malaysia. Thank you for this information. Helpful for my patients
Thank you for this clear-cut presentation. So, in theory, if you are a healthy person, then you are a healthy person. Same goes if you are an unhealthy person. The bottom line is try to live a healthy lifestyle.
I think those who have serious eye problems.they should be make friendship for each other... those who have normal eye they don't understand our situation
The primary cause is insulin resistance caused by hyperinsulemia caused by processed garbage marketed and sold as food. Castor oil infused several times a day brought immediate improvement and resolved my cataracts in a month. I now have perfect vision in both eyes.
Merci Docteur
Hi I have cataracts in both eyes. I'm over 60..Are there any eye drops to dissolve cataract..?? Your videos are so interesting..
Try NAC Drops
@@gdiup9241 WHAT is this drops?pls
Nac the best brand is Can C and I also use Lanomax that is another type. Yes, there are. Try it.
I've always worn polarized sunglasses when outside in full sun. Never smoked, approaching 70 and have evidence of only mild cataracts (grade 1/2).
Thank you Very much Dr for the info
Thank you for this. I wish I knew this when I was young. Great video👏👏👏🌈🌈👏
Alpha-lipoic acid or ALA Boost Glutathione levels.
also
Hey Dr Tai, Thank you Very Much for a very informative and valuable video. Stay Well -70SomethingGuy : )
Thank you.
I hab cataracts due to my mother. I got them replaced 2 years ago. It has been difficult for me because I didnt select the "best" and (most expensive) option. I selected the mid option. It has given me such presbyopia that I am no longer able to see close. I feel like I was misled. Now I am paying for it. Please get the best option where your near and farsightedness are addressed in your new lenses in cataract surgery. Oh yeah....they won't replace my lenses with the ones I want. I have had lasix too.
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I was scheduled for surgery to replace the cataract damaged lenses in both eyes. With my wife, I changed to eating a plant based diet, recommended by my DO. After a month, the osteo arthritis pain I suffered in my toes, plantar, heels, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers (each confirmed by xray images) disappeared. Almost a year after going plant based diet, my cataracts cleared in both eyes. I phoned the optometrist and requested a new vision test before my scheduled cataract surgery. She agreed. After the new exam, she cancelled the cataract surgery for my eyes! - It was a big step to give up all meat, dairy, processed foods, oils, etc. But, the rewards to me far exceed the compromises. (Age 74!)
I check my eyes off and on.I use vitamins B12 and Centrum vitamins
I should have known better,...thanks,..now i'm suffering my left eye,...hopefully to be operated at Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center,. Manila,.Philippines.
Dr.Audrey Tai good presentation it helps me a lot understand cataract good vlog learning process
I love this woman ! 💝💝
me too !
Thank you very much Dr for your valuable words and excellent presentation.🙏🙏
Dr. Audrey Tai, I was diagnosed with cataract in 2014 and gluacoma in 2020 and aavised for surgery to remove the cataract but I declined as I am 86 years old. Dr. Tai how long does it takes for a patient to go blind? Does it depends on the pressure level of a cataract eye or gluacoma eye? Meanwhile I exercise daily, eat eye foods and eye supplement. I am not a diabetic or suffering high blood pressure, nor any other underlying medical conditions.
Cataracts and glaucoma can progress at different paces for different people, so it’s hard to predict without an examination. Regular eye exams are needed to monitor an individual’s disease progress. I hope this helps.
@@eyechannelbyeyesurgeon Thank you. My eye examination is done 2-3 times a year by eye surgeon in our hospital.
Why " some" cataracts called nuclear ? what are they gonna explode.. kidding... but what's reason they named it like that ?
(ddoesn't make patient feel very good.. gzzz)
Thanks Dr. Tai! Ive been taking prednisolone acetate suspension eye drops for my eyes. It certainly did help when I took these eyedrops, but after two-three weeks, I think I'll cut them out temporarily or for long term, depending on when my eye pain comes back. Dr. Ming Wang did warn me about this specific med, not to take too long, or else it might cause ill effect to my right eye (increased eyeball pressure). Great to have two opinions about the same med.
Great videko!I hadsurgery 3 weeks ago! I can see better thanks to Dr. McMillan! Great Doctor!
Can slight Astigmatism ( like 1.0+ or so) get mistaken as immature baby cataract or vice versa ? ( both cause slight blurring off/on? in vision right?) Or can u OpthamMD or OD optometrist see know test 100% if person has any cataract in eye(s) ? like is it black/white ..no question or doubt when u exam patient.
Good info! I have early stage cataract, night vision is not as sharp and headlights rom oncoming traffic are a bit bothersome. But cataracts are removed only when they have 'matured' so in the meantime, are there any kind of eye glasses one can use for mitigating the glare from headlights?
My right eye has the beginnings of a cataract and I suffer the same as you, with the effects of headlight glare at night. I bought some clip-on night driving lenses for my normal eyeglasses that have reduced the glare considerably. Of course, there is still a problem, as there is for everyone, of motorists driving on high-beam or driving in normal conditions with foglights switched on, but that can't be easily remedied. I bought the clip-on lenses on eBay, 2 pairs quite cheap.
Wal-Mart night vision over the lens glare reducer glasses, work super...$15
Sunglasses... get the polarized type too along w UV protection. polarized are better imo help block more harmful rays .. soothing feel lots better. Can not hurt having polarized sunglasses too. very effective
surprised DrT u not mention.
Do u think the polarized type help too ?
Thanks for the information...
thank u for the informative video! its very helpful! by the way, you are gorgeous!
Very helpfull. Thank you
Thank you doctor for a good information! 👍👏😍🇺🇸🇰🇷
I have always used reactolite spectacles. I am 73 and no cataracts. I recommend all spectacle wearers do this.
Yes next door neighbor had a cataract lens operation done at 54 he had retinal detachment a year or 2 before. Me my last eye exam was 4 years ago i wear contacts
Thank you !
This information should be stressed more on routine visits. I would hsve liked to have heard this information years ago. I wish my md gave me a card with every eye exam with these tips.
What a clear crystal and sonorous voice you are blessed with !. And you are so explicit in this video. I am subscribing to your channel straight away.
Thank you very much for your important and very clear information - I am 77 and my eyes are checked a year ago - I M not on any kind of medicine ( y’et) and I do my best to eat as healthy as possible (your tip nr 3) 🎶🍀🎵💚
Thank you. My cataract was due to my steroid I have now been taken for 9 months and finished today. My doctor never told me the side effects. So, what, do you do ,if your doctor put you on Steroid treatment ??? Look forward to hear from you.
75 and I'm good so far. Maybe living in Alaska helped. Eating lots of broccoli. The problem I have is styes and dry eyes.
Stay away from cheap vegetable oils.
i will no longer wash my eyes with cheap vegetable oil thanks...
only fine grass fed butter for my eyes now!
Last year I read a study done in France that stated BLUE light was damaging to the eyes. Of course the LED technology gives off the BLUE light. What is your opinion ?
I went legally blind in 5 years at age 55-60 from the very first sign of cataracts even though I always wear very protective sunglasses outside because my eyes are sensitive to the sun. I have controlled diabetes but I spent most of those years with a cell phone or tablet in my face. I heard about blue light putting out radiation and causing cataracts only a couple months before the exam that showed I had cataracts so thick that they couldn't see the other things in my eyes to check for diabetic retinopathy etc. The opthalmologist said "Well you're not having any vision at all, really." No wonder life had become terrifying and frustrating and I went through so much just to walk the dogs. I asked him about the blue light and he said yes it does. I asked him if blublockers glasses help and he said they help but don't block it all, it's important to limit your exposure. I didn't have wifi nor TV, I had been doing everything on my cellphone or tablet, reading, research, watching videos and writing. But I didn't come across the subject of blue light until almost 5 years in. 😖 I had surgery, surgeon said those were the thickest, hardest cataracts she'd ever removed. My ins. Covered one correction in the new lenses, my choice of the near sightedness or astigmatism. I chose nearsightedness as astigmatism is not big issue and I can read, crochet without glasses. And blublockers when using wireless devices. The new vision is amazing. The only bad part was second eye they inserted IV but didn't come back and administer anesthesia. Then man comes over and says he's going to put this speculum in my eye. I would've remembered that if I hadn't had anesthesia the first time! I kept saying no wait I didn't get anesthesia yet, calling for nurse, someone, while he had to put that damn thing in 5 times because he kept getting my eyelashes caught in it. I couldn't protest anymore when wheeled up to surgeon and I knew I must remain absolutely still and I was completely freaking out inside. I'm so squeamish about eyes assured of anesthesia was the only way I would consider the surgery blind or not. So I felt the shit in the eye, saw the colored liquid squirt across the field of vision, felt the incision and same, managed not to vomit, scream, but then my toe twitched. The surgeon called out "Don't move!!" I said "I'm trying!!" Ow!!" She said an octave or two higher, "You can FEEL it!?!?" Yeesss!!! Do t move I'm going to put the lense in now. Almost done but don't move. I didn't. I survived but when they told me to sit up a few minutes later, everyone had left the operating room. It was 9 am just like last time and then they were busy getting ready to do another patient.an attendant handed me my purse and went in the back. I left to the waiting room to speak to the receptionist to speak to someone I was very upset. No receptionist. Just my ride. My eye wasn't feeling good so I didn't go to the 24 hours follow up. I know I needed to but it felt like something was not smooth on my eye, I couldn't move my eye to the right and had to lay down with it closed and the protective glass on it. Couldn't stand to stand up. I called and told them and they just said ok come in as soon as you can. It was feeling like that again a few days later when my one week follow up with my original opthalmologist came up. The eye surgeons office didn't say anything and I told opthalmologist what had happened and how it felt and I had to lie down with it closed again and I would have to go later. I was angry, upset. I put all my trust in them to even think about doing it. The first eye went so great. Amazing. The second was a nightmare. Not only the way it felt but going through that aware and feeling and seeing the fluids, it hurt! Struggling nott to move, vomit and having the Willie's. No one listening to me. Then when everyone disappeared I was disgusted. Someone face me. I wouldn't even expect them to admit what they did, made a mistake, liability. But face me. See if I am ok. Not professional although the experience and referrals were there. I was hurt, angry, frustrated and uncomfortable and scared. When it felt like it wasn't laying down smooth like the other was fine. When I couldn't go 24 hours after I feel they should have reached out to me later that day and the next day. Extra care under the circumstances. But they kept quiet because they were afraid I would sue them, even at the risk something was wrong. They called me several months later meekly asking if there was anything they could do for me. Did I need anything for my vision, to be seen, any issues.I said you didn't say anything about any follow ups this long after. They said no just checking to see if there was anything I needed they could help me with. I couldn't even find words. I just said after the last time I was there, no I don't think so. I'd rather not risk an unpleasant visit again and didn't have difficulty AT THAT TIME. I should have gone in, I still should. I need to go back to the opthalmologist and let them do the tests they couldn't do because of the cataracts, and I was going to have them do an adjustment on the glasses they gave me for the time until I had surgery. He said he couldn't help much but if I wanted they could help a little. That was better than nothing but that was the best pair of glasses I have ever had. I loved the way they looked, felt. Never had any that I was happy with the way they looked in my life. I got bad kidney infection at beginning of this year and diabetes went nuts, infection whole body had to be taken out to ER, crazy neighbor was in my apt. Before she'd call 911 and stole the glasses! Plus other things then she called when I couldn't speak anymore. She always buys tons of readers, doesn't get prescription glasses and takes the only pair I ever liked, plus some meds, several of my belongings. I suppose I might be able to find the same ones back at the opthalmologist office. That and a couple accidents on the mobility scooter when I was blind into traffic and fractured wrist, concussion, even though I can see now, scooter is dead but it still is frightening to even go out once a month to Dr. Or to eye Dr to do the responsible thing. Every time I went out for so long, accidents then the second surgery. I make appts. Then cancel them. I don't have anyone to go with me for moral support. I need to get it done but I feel, well, better off not leaving home though I know it's not so. And all those thousands of dollars the insurance paid for that. They should be refunded for the anesthesia I didn't get and the anesthesiologist's services not provided that time because that was four different charges for almost $2000. Just that. I was so tickled with the first time, seeing so clearly only 30 minutes later and a registration card from Bausch & Lomb with the lense serial number on it, the correction, surgeon signature, I thought that and how I could see was the best thing ever. I don't want to discourage people from getting the surgery, not my point at all. But if something is wrong and you speak up and they don't listen, yell louder and make them listen. Stop the process if you have to. Chances of what happened to me happening to anyone else are slim so slim I'm sure. But it's important. We trust medical professionals to treat us and do procedures all the time between physical to dental, eye, whatever. We agree to do as we're told and they are going to do w HH at they specify, we sign waivers acknowledging risks, that we've been informed. And we turn our bodies and peace of mind over to them and trust they're going to do their part as best they can. Humans make mistakes but if someone is calling out for nurse anybody!! No wait don't put that thing in my eye yet!! Someone help please!! No you're fine hush and hold still. I should have yelled my loudest and fought them when they rolled me over to surgeon but I was restrained by that time. That completely freaked me out too!! I had no idea this all happened the first time. Freaking out and was told to be quiet hold still, my eyeballs were depending on it so I did. Sorry!! I didn't have any intention of coming unglued in here at all! But I think maybe my dumb story can be important somehow somewhere. I hope so, wouldn't feel like that part is for naught. But these things can be this life altering for some of us,even though a surgeon sees one after another pass before them and it's just different cataracts,or tumors, or dental surgery, etc. But it can be so so much more to individuals. Especially psychotically squeamish about eyeballs weirdos such as I. 🥺😭
@@smartasspatriot445 Wow, what an ordeal. My wife had a bump in her left eye vision late 2019. Went to the specialist 50 miles away. "you have a macular edema. I can not operate as I can not see through your cloudy lens. Must have cataract surgery first." She went through some of the crap you went through. Of course had to the right eye cataract too. Left eye on a good day is 20/80. Has pressure in that left eye. Sees eye specialist several times a year. She gets shots in the eye, but not every time. I failed to point out that some years ago for my PC I went back to using a LCD screen. I am not one that is glued to the smart phone. Still on original eyes at age 74.
I guess refractive surgery as Lasik belongs to the "trauma to the eye" category.
Too bad the eye surgeon didn't mention this side effect either (there's a lot of them).
Interesting video, thanks. I have a big cataract in my left eye. I have been using drops (N Acetyl Carnosine) on it for over two years and I think it is getting smaller and more transparent. My optician says this cannot be because the drops cannot reach the cataract. What do you think of these drops? Am I imagining the improvement?
I m not her but I believe in these drops. Also try Lanomax. Pass both with 2 hours of difference, they are different substances.
Did your doctor notice that the cataract is getting smaller? Then the eye drop worked???
remove oxidative stress with tumeric, Lutein and Bilberry extract.
Thank you.
Please tell me if the cateract surgery should be done by laser ? Or it depends on the surgeon
Laser surgery and manual surgery which one is better ? How long does it take for laser and how long does it take for Manuel process. Thanks for your respond
You can learn about manual vs laser assisted cataract surgery in this video ruclips.net/video/7nPhrcH-rd4/видео.html
Thank you
well done video , Does reflective Sun damage eyes even though eyes look away ?
Take lutein with Zeaxanthin supplements.
Dr. Berg has a video on the best food supplement to prevent cataracts - egg yolks. There are 2 basic bio chemicals only found in chicken egg yolk which are vital for healthy eye lens. He eats 4 every day for this reason.
OK so I don't have diabetes, I have no medications, I holiday in sunny places on a normal basis, i don't smoke, I am under 65 BUT I developed RAPID PSC cataract which developed overnight a few days after my first dose of AZ vaccine,. it was dramatic and frightening. Any thoughts ?
My thought is the cure is worse than the virus.
I am wondering if this is now the case with me I have no issues and after taking the AZ I suddenly have blurry vision and being told I have cataracts. This is crazy!
@@Dondee1997 Hi Donna, I just happened to be at my computer - I so sorry, I know how frightening it is. I have now had cataract surgery, I literally lost all vision over a few months. The surgeon assumed it must have developed over many years and I had been ignoring it, he was very surprised. If you are in the UK there is gov.uk web site where adverse reactions can be recorded, there may be something similar in the US. Good luck Donna.
Those tips are good but could be delivered in one minute or less
@@Dondee1997 Definitely