IOL. Uveitis in remission. Cataract from steroid inlections.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 11:13 pm
I’m hoping I can get your expert opinion. I am a 40 year old female. I was diagnosed w/bilateral uveitis in 2005. I was being treated by Dr. Ralph Levinson at UCLA/Jules Stein. Very recently, after multiple kenalog injections over the years, I was told today my disease seems to be in remission. Not surprisingly, I have developed cataracts from the steroids. The left eye is in need of cataract surgery. We are hoping the right eye cataract does not get any bigger.
I am trying to figure out if Crystalens is a safe option for me as I have gotten opposing opinions from uveitis specialists and cataract surgeons. Dr. Janet Davis, my retinal specialist at Bascom Palmer said she would consider it taking into account my age, that my work is trading stocks on a computer and that I am also an avid golfer. She is not in favor of the other multifocals and does not think I would be happy w/a monofocal IOL. As for the cataract surgeons, both who I saw about a year ago, Dr. Aker, Boca Raton, FL. says no problem, and another, Dr. Donaldson, also at Bascom Palmer says she wouldnt do it. Can you help point me in the right direction regarding research in this area or which doctor/surgeon in the country would have the most experience in this area.
I appreciate your time and would be grateful for any insight you could provide.
Thank you,
Ruby
I am trying to figure out if Crystalens is a safe option for me as I have gotten opposing opinions from uveitis specialists and cataract surgeons. Dr. Janet Davis, my retinal specialist at Bascom Palmer said she would consider it taking into account my age, that my work is trading stocks on a computer and that I am also an avid golfer. She is not in favor of the other multifocals and does not think I would be happy w/a monofocal IOL. As for the cataract surgeons, both who I saw about a year ago, Dr. Aker, Boca Raton, FL. says no problem, and another, Dr. Donaldson, also at Bascom Palmer says she wouldnt do it. Can you help point me in the right direction regarding research in this area or which doctor/surgeon in the country would have the most experience in this area.
I appreciate your time and would be grateful for any insight you could provide.
Thank you,
Ruby