Cataracts questions... Please help!

Skeezix · 10-05-2008, 08:22 PM

My GSD, Bo, age 9 1/2 yrs, is apparently developing cataracts in both eyes. Is there anything that's been shown to cause cataracts?

And most importantly, is there any proven way to slow or reverse cataracts without surgery?

I've seen some eyedrops advertised but I wonder if they really work.

LisaT · 10-05-2008, 08:52 PM

If you do a search on cataracts and antioxidants, you should come up with information on what type of supplements should help delay the progression. I might go one step further, and compare those with the supplements that help with macular degeneration, since the latter might be better studied?

I have had a hard time finding good eye drops for this. I do think that the ones with carnosine are supposed to be the best.

3K9Mom · 10-05-2008, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the info, Lisa.

http://www.sciencebasedhealth.com/sb...newsletter.asp

Zamboni has clouded eyes (my little San Diego sun girl), but they seem to have stopped progressing. Now I know why. I assumed it was just moving to WA, but a few years ago, I started loading her up with all my Lola-granola supplements: Cranberry, vitamin C, fish oil w/vit E., extra veggies in her diet, etc.

How about that?

Can't prove causality, but it looks promising!

LisaT · 10-12-2008, 01:38 AM

Isn't it great when the "side effects" of something turn out to be absolutely positive?

My mom has macular degeneration, and I suspect that I will be prone to it, so I've looked at a lot of the research. I wasn't taking it too seriously for me just yet since I'm not that old, but the eye doctor had some new fancy machine that he tried out, and my results concerned me a bit. I guess it's never too late.....

I think this is the only instance where every doctor my mom has gone to has recommended supplements. It's weird. Of course they all say that they do no good until symptoms show up, but I don't believe that, much like I think glucosamine/chondroitin help before arthritis forms.

Anyway, great job with the Lola-granolas!!

10-05-2008, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skeezix Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Missouri, via Alabama Posts: 62	Cataracts questions... Please help! My GSD, Bo, age 9 1/2 yrs, is apparently developing cataracts in both eyes. Is there anything that's been shown to cause cataracts? And most importantly, is there any proven way to slow or reverse cataracts without surgery? I've seen some eyedrops advertised but I wonder if they really work. __________________ Rescued GSD's: Zera Ruth, 4, ~04/06 Griff, 3, ~11/06 Waiting for me near the Rainbow Bridge: Bo, my heart and soul mate & best buddy, 9, 4/19/99 to 3/21/09 Buddy, 5, 12/04 to 9/10 Niffi, almost 3 Rex, age 11 or 12 Gus, age 17 Peepers, age 17

10-05-2008, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Cataracts questions... Please help! If you do a search on cataracts and antioxidants, you should come up with information on what type of supplements should help delay the progression. I might go one step further, and compare those with the supplements that help with macular degeneration, since the latter might be better studied? I have had a hard time finding good eye drops for this. I do think that the ones with carnosine are supposed to be the best. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

10-05-2008, 10:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
3K9Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,575	Re: Cataracts questions... Please help! Thanks for the info, Lisa. http://www.sciencebasedhealth.com/sb...newsletter.asp Zamboni has clouded eyes (my little San Diego sun girl), but they seem to have stopped progressing. Now I know why. I assumed it was just moving to WA, but a few years ago, I started loading her up with all my Lola-granola supplements: Cranberry, vitamin C, fish oil w/vit E., extra veggies in her diet, etc. How about that? Can't prove causality, but it looks promising!

10-12-2008, 01:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Cataracts questions... Please help! Isn't it great when the "side effects" of something turn out to be absolutely positive? My mom has macular degeneration, and I suspect that I will be prone to it, so I've looked at a lot of the research. I wasn't taking it too seriously for me just yet since I'm not that old, but the eye doctor had some new fancy machine that he tried out, and my results concerned me a bit. I guess it's never too late..... I think this is the only instance where every doctor my mom has gone to has recommended supplements. It's weird. Of course they all say that they do no good until symptoms show up, but I don't believe that, much like I think glucosamine/chondroitin help before arthritis forms. Anyway, great job with the Lola-granolas!! __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

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