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Cataract surgery and map dot dystrophy

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Feb 13, 2023 | Replies (30)
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I have an early developing cataract in both eyes which my ophthalmologist first discovered about three years ago. She recommends removing it. I have not been experiencing any discomfort at this stage. Does anyone know if cataract removal at an early stage entails quick and smooth recovery?

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bluekittymom | @bluekittymom | Sep 26, 2022

I had a grade 1 cataract in my left eye and on the verge of grade 2 in my right eye, so both early stage. I don't believe that it the stage of the cataract, but how your body reacts to the various drugs/chemicals that you pour into your eyes during and after surgery. I have negative reactions to a bunch of drugs, especially antibiotics. Of course, you pour antibiotics, along with steroids (which my body doesn't tolerate too well) in all day long for over 5 weeks. Actually, the eye doctors had me stop using the antibiotics because of the side effects in my eyes. All of these meds will get into your blood stream.
Your eyes are an integral part of your entire body and medications used in the eyes need to be considered as medications for your body.
Other people, have no reactions to drugs and I think that helps them with the healing time.
Hope this helps.

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