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Cataracts
Cataracts in the Elderly
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Disagreement over cataract surgery. Any suggestions?
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FivePeppers
Replied May 6, 2023
Doc says I need a cataract removed on my left eye, I read well enough at 80 years old. Wondering?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Oct 26, 2022
Are retained fragments of the lens a common risk in cataract surgery?
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BarbBrooklyn
Replied Jul 28, 2022
Since last summer, my husband with Alzheimer’s has been complaining about lights being too bright. Any thoughts?
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FivePeppers
Replied Jul 28, 2022
Dad doesn't think there is anything wrong with him and my step-sister tells him what he wants to hear. He no longer trusts us. Advice?
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FLcaregiver4two
Answered Feb 2022
Cataract care mandatory? Wonder about elders having such surgery who likely may not live ten years or have other issues (like wet AMD).
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Eye doctor wants to do cataract surgery on husband with dementia. Advice?
11 Answers
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KNance72
Answered Nov 2021
Mother just told me that the newsprint looked rather blurry when she tried to read the paper today. What would be wrong?
9 Answers
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freqflyer
Answered Nov 2021
Mom still can't see two days after cataract surgery?
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Ricky6
Answered Nov 2021
Has anyone taken their parent to a hospital from long-term care to have cataract surgery? My mother will likely need to be restrained. Thoughts?
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DrBenshir
Answered Aug 2021
Nobody to help caregiver and Alzheimer’s patient and caregiver needs cataract surgery. Anyone have a same or similar problem?
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Ricky6
Replied Jun 2021
My mom (82) has dementia, is extremely depressed and has cataracts. Advice?
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InlandMeg
Answered Jun 2021
Anyone have experience with cataract surgery and an allergy to antibiotics?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Jun 2021
What steps do I need to take to get cataract surgery for my mom who is 93, in the later stage of Alzheimer’s and resides in a nursing home?
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Geaton777
Answered May 2021
Mental illness and dementia, having difficulty telling the difference. Where do we go from here?
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Countrymouse
Answered Feb 2021
How do seniors, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, get drs' surgical clearances without a new, pristine body? Or going broke checking every tiny blip?
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NYDaughterInLaw
Answered Feb 2021
My husband with Alzheimer’s may need cataract surgery or new glasses. He can’t always name letters and gets confused. How do I handle that?
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MAYDAY
Answered Feb 2021
Complaint about pill packaging. Has anyone else faced this barrier to taking the medication they are prescribed?
9 Answers
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rovana
Replied Jan 2021
Looking for suggestions to keep a visually impaired senior entertained?
3 Answers
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Dec 2020
Dad (81) with cataracts keeps cancelling cataract surgery. His license expires next month. We are afraid he might be still driving. Advice?
5 Answers
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2020
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