Cataracts in the Elderly
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Disagreement over cataract surgery. Any suggestions?
27 AnswersFivePeppers Replied May 6, 2023Doc says I need a cataract removed on my left eye, I read well enough at 80 years old. Wondering?
5 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Oct 26, 2022Are retained fragments of the lens a common risk in cataract surgery?
4 AnswersBarbBrooklyn Replied Jul 28, 2022Since last summer, my husband with Alzheimer’s has been complaining about lights being too bright. Any thoughts?
17 AnswersFivePeppers Replied Jul 28, 2022Dad 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?
4 AnswersFLcaregiver4two Answered Feb 2022Cataract care mandatory? Wonder about elders having such surgery who likely may not live ten years or have other issues (like wet AMD).
4 AnswersSendhelp Replied Dec 2021
Eye doctor wants to do cataract surgery on husband with dementia. Advice?
11 Answers 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
freqflyer Answered Nov 2021
Mom still can't see two days after cataract surgery?
9 Answers 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?
33 Answers DrBenshir Answered Aug 2021
Nobody to help caregiver and Alzheimer’s patient and caregiver needs cataract surgery. Anyone have a same or similar problem?
9 Answers Ricky6 Replied Jun 2021
My mom (82) has dementia, is extremely depressed and has cataracts. Advice?
5 Answers InlandMeg Answered Jun 2021
Anyone have experience with cataract surgery and an allergy to antibiotics?
13 Answers 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?
2 Answers
Geaton777 Answered May 2021
Mental illness and dementia, having difficulty telling the difference. Where do we go from here?
3 Answers
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?
10 Answers
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?
35 Answers MAYDAY Answered Feb 2021
Complaint about pill packaging. Has anyone else faced this barrier to taking the medication they are prescribed?
9 Answers rovana Replied Jan 2021
Looking for suggestions to keep a visually impaired senior entertained?
3 Answers
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
JoAnn29 Answered Nov 2020
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