Cataract Surgery. PAM test,, Silicone lens implants

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Howdy Folks,

I realize I don't post much, but...

Having been diagnosed with Neuro-Sarcoidosis

in Dec 1995 (biopsy confirmed) I was treated with

Prednisone for 4 yrs. The Active sarcoid had

caused some scar tissue to form\acumulate on the

retina of both my eyes. In August 1996 I had a

retinal vitrectomy performed on my left

eye...improved my eyesight considerably. Over the

past 2 years, my left eye has developed a what

has been desribed to me as a 'considerable

cataract " . I am to have surgery in about 2 months

(not scheduled yet) to correct the cataract

(silicone implant). I have read quite a bit about

long term prednisone causing cataracts, but also

that replacment vitreous used in Vitrectomy

surgeries can also cause cataract (the

replacement vitreous apparently conains slight

amounts of Oxygen, which also can cause

cataract).

From what I ahve read about, and been told by

the surgeon, I am not terribly worried about my

upcoming surgery. I am, however curious if anyone

has heard of any concerns relating to the silicon

implants themselves.

In an off-topic note...

...we here in southern Ontario are having some

very cold weather...apparently a cold Arctic air

mass sitting atop of us. Toronto is keeping up an

extended cold weather alert. Even for us

Canadjuns here in the great white north, it is

'darn' cold. i hope everyone is enjoying

manageable weather, and keeping warm.

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