Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts - side effects of HT

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Morning, 

Mr BW has comeback from the optician with the news of fast growing “Posterior subcapsular Cataracts” in his eyes. Apparently a side effect of HT medication. I’ve had a Quick Look up and steroids are the main culprit by the looks of it, but also Zoladex could be linked.

Anyone else had this? I’m presuming it’s just a straightforward cataract op when they become a problem? 

L

  • Hi Lorraine, I started on Zoladex 8 years ago and after 3 years was diagnosed with a cataract in my left eye and early start right eye.  I had the left done and the right has stabilised. Not heard of the link before, I just put it down to being 70.  David.  
    PS - op was less than 10 minutes and completely painless. Hardest part was applying so many drops.

  • Hi  

    Thank you, I’m only saying linked because the optician felt it could be. Initially when BW said cataracts, I said, “common don’t worry about it. Pop your lenses out and you will be fine.” Then he said “ Posterior subcapsular/ fast growing” mmmm . Better just check it out.
    He’s doing so well on this medication atm so we really don’t want to change anytime soon. 
    Worth the trade off really.

    Lorraine