Ask An Expert: Cataracts and Burning Eyes
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Ask An Expert: Cataracts and Burning Eyes
Question:
I have been diagnosed with cataracts and will have to have surgery within the year. Could this be the cause of burning in the eyes?
Answer:
No, cataracts would not cause burning in the eyes or any type of abnormal sensation. Cataracts only cause symptoms of decreased vision.
Most people who have the sensation of burning have some disorder of the surface of the eye. Dryness due to poor tear production and irritation from oils in the tear film are the most common causes. Your cataract surgeon will be comfortable in helping you address this symptom prior to surgery.
Answer:
No, cataracts would not cause burning in the eyes or any type of abnormal sensation. Cataracts only cause symptoms of decreased vision.
Most people who have the sensation of burning have some disorder of the surface of the eye. Dryness due to poor tear production and irritation from oils in the tear film are the most common causes. Your cataract surgeon will be comfortable in helping you address this symptom prior to surgery.
Question:
I have been diagnosed with cataracts and will have to have surgery within the year. Could this be the cause of burning in the eyes?
Answer:
No, cataracts would not cause burning in the eyes or any type of abnormal sensation. Cataracts only cause symptoms of decreased vision.
Most people who have the sensation of burning have some disorder of the surface of the eye. Dryness due to poor tear production and irritation from oils in the tear film are the most common causes. Your cataract surgeon will be comfortable in helping you address this symptom prior to surgery.
Don Bienfang, M.D, is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and the Senior Surgeon in the Department of Surgery and Chief of Neuro-Ophthalmology in the Department of Neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
| Last updated: | March 26, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Faculty of Harvard Medical School |
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