Cataracts @ an early age

[numbersguy82]

So I have cataracts surgery scheduled for this upcoming Tuesday. I just turned 41, but in doing some research, I see that HIV can cause early diagnosis and premature need for this surgery.

I’m curious if anyone else here has experienced earlier than typical eye issues???

I’m only getting my right eye corrected this go around, but my doctors agree that my left eye is already developing cataracts as well. Hopefully I can have it corrected this calendar year, seeing as I’ve already satisfied my 2k out of pocket deductible. We shall see though 

[leatherman]

best of luck with the surgery and heal up fast!!!

[numbersguy82]

best of luck with the surgery and heal up fast!!!

Maybe I should leave you my Google password so that you can send out the Friday peer support invite, just in case …

[leatherman]

just text me and I'll handle whatever you can't.
(Look! It's peer support. LOL)

[numbersguy82]

just text me and I'll handle whatever you can't.
(Look! It's peer support. LOL)

I’ll send out the invite Tuesday morning just in case, but thank you for the offer. Surely by Friday I’ll be back to normal … or my normal anyways 🤣

[J.R.E.]

Hey,

I asked my partner about your question, concerning early cataracts.  Ed worked for a prominent eye surgeon for 35 years before he retired.

This was his response: Could possibly be genetic. Certain prolonged use of medicaions, including steroids. Cortico steroids, such as prednisone, not (anabolic )steroids, anti inflammatories. Diabetes. ( not necessarily in this order)

In the years he was in his job, he never remembered anyone HIV positive, coming into the institute, for cataracts.

In those early days, he treated those that were HIV positive for primarily  CMV retinitus. 

I will be 72 shortly, and no issues thus far with cataracts, I am considered very mild ( Green) with cataracts, positive for 38 years. so at least for now, no surgery.

The issues they watch on me, are the pressures in my eyes, but because I have thick corneas , the pressure runs a little higher anyways. There is a calculation to determine that. but,glaucoma runs in my family history.

Good luck with the surgery, it will be quick. JUST make sure to follow post- op instructions.

Take care--Ray

[J.R.E.]

oh,...

One more thing he told me. Pro longed sun exposure without eye protection, can cause early cataracts. He saw this quite a bit in fishermen, who did not wear eye protection.

Ray

[J.R.E.]

and one more thing,..

Long term untreated HIV, could possibly cause cataracts,  I went almost 18 years of no treatment from the time I was diagnosed, so I guess I lucked out.

Ray

[Tonny2]

          Ojo.       Hi there!!!


I did have cataract surgery when I was in my 40s, although i had lots of  wirh CMV SYMPTOMV since i was 28 years old, retinal
Detachment several times, both eyes, injections directly in my eyes With medication to prevent CMV, several implantations of vitrasert, and after my left eye cataract surgery i got a second cataract, as if i never had the surgery, my riight eye was already blind after a bad retina detachment surgery… good luck with your surgery it’s an easy and quick surgery… please keep us posted.

[numbersguy82]

and one more thing,..

Long term untreated HIV, could possibly cause cataracts,  I went almost 18 years of no treatment from the time I was diagnosed, so I guess I lucked out.

Ray

Thank you Ray- wow what a wealth of information! I am so lucky to have you come across my post! I think you absolutely nailed why I have developed it: untreated HIV (I took a break for 3/4ths of the time I’ve been diagnosed) and also topical steroid use.

I appreciate your well wishes for a successful surgery. I will def keep you posted.

[numbersguy82]

I did have cataract surgery when I was in my 40s, although i had lots of  wirh CMV SYMPTOMV since i was 28 years old, retinal
Detachment several times, both eyes, injections directly in my eyes With medication to prevent CMV, several implantations of vitrasert, and after my left eye cataract surgery i got a second cataract, as if i never had the surgery, my riight eye was already blind after a bad retina detachment surgery… good luck with your surgery it’s an easy and quick surgery… please keep us posted.

Oh my goodness. You have been through so much haven’t you Tonny??? I appreciate your taking the time to share your own experiences. I am so terrified of retinal detachment - was it painful? Oh my gosh even typing this has be clamming up with worry. I hope I never experience that!

Thank you for the well wishes with the upcoming surgery! Have a great day!

[J.R.E.]

 


Hope your surgery went well. you had it done Tuesday right ?

Ray

[numbersguy82]

Hope your surgery went well. you had it done Tuesday right ?

Ray

Thank you Ray! So far so good…. The recovery thus far has been fairly easy. The difference in my sight is
astounding! I had pretty much given up on this eye beforehand so now I feel like the future is bright!

[leatherman]

I had pretty much given up on this eye beforehand so now I feel like the future is bright!

that's really good news to hear!! Congratulations!