- female
- 70 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm feeling a bit anxious as a family member is set to have cataract surgery soon. The doctor mentioned we need to choose a lens, but we're not sure which one would be best. They've given us two options: Acrysof IQ Vivity from Alcon or Tecnis Eyhance by Johnson & Johnson Vision. Could you help us figure out which might be the better choice? It's really important to us to get this right.
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View allI'm looking for some advice regarding my eyeglasses. I've been wearing them for the last 78 years, and recently I've had a bit of confusion about my prescription. Almost two years ago, my frame broke, and when I got a check-up at the eyewear shop, they said there was no change in my power. The prescription then was: Left Eye - Spherical 2.25, Cylindrical 0.50, Axis 175; Right Eye - Spherical 2.00. But I recently got my eyes checked at Lenskart, and the optician said its now: Left Eye - Spherical 2.00, Cylindrical 0.75, Axis 175; Right Eye - Spherical 2.00. I spoke with my regular optician, and he mentioned a 0.25 difference is common and should not be an issue. I went ahead and ordered new glasses with the Lenskart prescription, but now I'm not sure if I should switch to the new glasses or stay with the old ones. Can this small difference affect my vision, or is it okay to use either pair? I'm feeling a bit confused about what to do next.
If the small difference in the prescription isnt causing you any noticeable issues, I wouldnt worry too much. But trying the new lenses out should give you a better sense of what works best for your eyes! Let me know if you need any more clarification.
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I'm really worried about my dad's eye condition. He went to the hospital by himself, and he's saying he needs to use atropine in the morning and at night, one drop each time, and moxifloxacin every hour. That sounds right according to the doctor's instructions, but I'm confused because as per the prescription, he's also supposed to use itraconazole and natamycin every hour. My dad is telling me the doctor advised him to start those only after finishing atropine and moxifloxacin. I'm 600 km away and it's stressing me out not being there to help. Can you help me make sense of what should be done first?
yes,visit your foe appropriate management
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I'm dealing with an issue for the past 5 or 6 days where I have a small pimple-like swelling at the corner of my right eye. It seems to be coming from the inside layer, and it's pretty annoying because it itches and hurts sometimes. What could be causing this? Would appreciate your advice.
That could be style, do not attempt to squeeze it, visit Ophthalmologist for appropriate treatment
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