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Safe, natural and effective treatment for cataract..

Hi there!  I have a major post steroidal cataract (I have an implant of steroids in my eye) in my left eye...  I have seen a cataract surgeon and surgery for me is recommended as a monofocal lens as I have uveitis and they said that a multifocal lens would be a "waste of money"...  So, I am afraid of this, out of my mind!  (only 32!)

I've read on eyebright, MSM, NAC eye drops (which I can't take due to the benzyl alcohol, this will flare my uveitis), and I even can get the DMSO/Vitamin C/Glutathione eye drops...  I do not have much money and I am trying to decide which road to travel on... (mind you, this is a HUGE cataract)...

P.S.  I don't want to debate using the natural...  I will give it some time before going into surgery.  This is the rest of my life we're talking about...  Thanks!  :)  (Much love to all of you even the doctors)
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Don't waste your money on eye drops.  Have cataract surgery.  If you have a monofocal lens implanted, you will still have good vision at all distances with your right eye.  Alternatively, you could get a second opinion about lens choice from a surgeon who is experienced with the Crystalens.  (Find one at the Crystalens website.)  The surgeon could evaluate whether you are a good candidate for the Crystalens, which would give you a wider range of focus but would involve an out-of-pocket fee.
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