Hello userj There is no scientific evidence that NAC, Similason or homeopathic medications or eye drops prevent cataracts from developing, slow their growth or make them go away. Contentions that they do would be somewhere between scam/ripoff and bad research.
JCH MD Board Certified Ophthalmologist
I have just started using eye drops to dissolve my cataracts. I have an excellent doctor . He had these drops custom mixed for me. They are not the usual drops like canc or nu eyes. They are made from DMSO and some other stuff that I do not know. Formula- DMSO/VIT C/GLU .
He says they will work.
I started last night. 1 drop in my right eye.
I have 20/70 vision in that eye. It is getting worse quickly. A few months ago I had 20/50.
I got up this morning and could actually read my alarm clock. This is not due however to the cataract being dissolved but I think to moisture soaking into the lens. I have heard that this happens with the other type drops also.
I will post updates if I can to let you know if my vision gets better.
Just in case you do not know about DMSO. It is a solvent that is good for lots of stuff. It soaks into your skin and takes medication in with it. So I suppose it is used in the eye drops to carry the other ingredients into the lens.
It is good for arthritis also.
There are thousands of worthless, often expensive, sometimes dangerous drops, ointments, pills, salves for stopping or disolving cataracts.
DMSO is NOT EFFECTIVE.
DISREGARD THE RECOMMENDATION FROM ME 901 MANY OF THESE ARE POSTED BY THE PEOPLE THAT SEE THEM.
JCH III MD
It sure sounds like the DMSO solution was very effective for me901. Did you read his email? He didn't say that he read about it somewhere. He clearly states that he had a personal experience.
The fact is that DMSO is one of the most effective solvents. Shouldn't you be looking into what made this particular DMSO solution effective rather that assume that me901 doesn't know what happened to him or her?
I am familiar with DMSO research, what true science there is shows it is not effective for cataracts and most of the other claims made for it. It falls into the same claims made that leatril cures all cancers. Turpentine is an effective solvent also. That doesn't make it good for humans.
JCH MD
I spoke to my doctor about this preparation. Although not familiar with this particular product, he said it might possibly be good for clearing the cornea and the area outside the lens, but not the lens itself because of its lack of permeability. I had been trying it for four months and noticed an improvement for about two months, and then, nothing more. So maybe it merely had an effect on my cornea. I am pretty sure of the last because I had been having trouble with my contact lenses (they began to feel as if I hadn't cleaned them and were uncomfortable) and had to stop using them. After using the drops for a few weeks I was able to wear them comfortably again.
It is time for me to see my eye doctor again. He will be able to tell me if I have realized any improvement.
I was referring to N- acetyl-carnosine, by the way.
I have just had a breakthrough development with NAC and MSM eye drops. See my post under "eye care" in the non-medical section listed today. Very, very exciting.
My attitude towards physicians is that they are well trained primates who may have some competency in their area of specialty, but should not be trusted in any other areas, and maybe not even in their areas of practice. I speak from much experience here.
With regard to DMSO. If you google it you will see numerous, make that countless, people using it, especially coaches and veterinarians. I have used it for various minor ailments for 40 years, always with success. No doubt the good Dr Hagan will tell you that the animals were just benefiting from a placebo affect. Yes, it can be harmful. Do not, under any circumstances go swimming in it. Also, it is not a good idea to put harmful chemicals like turpentine on the same area as DMSO as it will end up in your blood stream. Not a good thing.
If you want to see how physicians deal with non traditional cures, just look up the history of ulcer treatment and how long it took for physicians to accept the idea that such were caused by a bacteria. Dr. Hagan probably still does not accept that idea. :-)
My attitude towards physicians is that they are well trained primates who may have some competency in their area of specialty, but should not be trusted in any other areas, and maybe not even in their areas of practice. I speak from much experience here.
With regard to DMSO. If you google it you will see numerous, make that countless, people using it, especially coaches and veterinarians. I have used it for various minor ailments for 40 years, always with success. No doubt the good Dr Hagan will tell you that the animals were just benefiting from a placebo affect. Yes, it can be harmful. Do not, under any circumstances go swimming in it. Also, it is not a good idea to put harmful chemicals like turpentine on the same area as DMSO as it will end up in your blood stream. Not a good thing.
If you want to see how physicians deal with non traditional cures, just look up the history of ulcer treatment and how long it took for physicians to accept the idea that such were caused by a bacteria. Dr. Hagan probably still does not accept that idea. :-)
If it isnt labeled Rx, sold at a silly price at a controlled pharmacy, it doesn't work. If its sold in a health store, is safe, and works..it's placebo. Welcome to orthodox mecidine.
I have used Nu-eyes ( that my eye doctor told me about) for over 10 years and they have slowed my cataracts. When I first went to eye doctors back then they all wanted to remove the cataracts but I kept looking until I found a Dr. that said it was way too soon for that and recommended Nu-eyes to me. They have kept the cataracts at bay for over 10 years now. After using them for about a year he said the yellowing of the lens had lighten and I would probably not need surgery for a few years. Well it has been 10 years and I think in another 2 or 3 years I will consider their removal. When I started using Nu-eyes it was only available by ordering it from England. I would recommend trying it to anyone, you have nothing to lose. If it works for you like it did for me great and if it doesn't you are no worse off than you were to begin with.