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  • 14/08/2025

I'm a 49-year-old man who's been dealing with eye floaters for about 3 months now. Are there any effective treatments for this condition? Is surgery a good option or too risky? Can medications or eye drops help clear up floaters? I've heard about homeopathy and ayurveda for this - do those actually work or is it better to stick with conventional treatments?

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My maternal grandmother needs cataract surgery but she's around 75-80 years old and has paralysis on her right side since 2016. She can walk slowly with her right leg but can't move her right hand or speak. She takes Preva As 150mg, Coltro 20mg, Telsite 40mg, Rabeteo 20mg, and Heptaglobin syrup regularly. Given her condition, what are the chances of successful cataract surgery in both eyes and what would the cost be

Cataract surgery is generally safe and successful, but the specific success rate and cost depend on individual factors, including age, overall health, and the severity of the cataract. While her age and paralysis may pose some challenges, cataract surgery can still be highly effective

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No, Collamer lenses used in STAAR Surgical's Visian ICL surgery are not derived from animal sources, and they are not 100% plant-based. They are a synthetic material that is specifically designed to be biocompatible with the eye and not derived from any animal products, though the lens does contain a small amount of purified collagen.

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