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Cataract and Retina Problem
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My brother-in-law has a problem in his right eye. Age - 38
Diabetic person
He has cataract and retina problem. Consulted doctor said we have to remove cataract first, then oil kind of liquid need to be drop on eye for 6 months to treating retina. During this period he won't be have vision and all on that eye.
Is it true? After cataract removal no vision or partial vision? How long it will take to treat retina and get back to normal vision? Please answer my queries.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
45 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult ophthalmologist,Retina specialist for further evaluation and treatment.Treatment differs individually.
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
If a person has a retina problem alongwith cataract, then after removing cataract the vision will not recover fully.
Retina needs to be treated. Recovery depends on the type of problem. Sometimes there is little visual gain even after best efforts.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
3 yrs exp
Sangli
Please consult nearby ophthalmologist
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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