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Waited for four months before writing a review of the CAN-C drops and supplement/capsules (combo) which I have faithfully and liberally used over this period. Before starting, I got a diagnosis of a left-sup-capsular posterior cataract forming in my right eye, and my left eye had cataract surgery last year due to the accelerated cataract formation after a retinal detachment and repair/vitrectomy, etc. Consequently, I am more realistic and seasoned about my expectations for my right eye. Both eyes had many laser treatments and had retinal tears - and certainly, at 62, my vision is decent considering all I have been through with both eyes. I read many of the reviews here, and it seemed as if half the people felt it worked, about a third just tried it (and didn't have enough time to tell if it worked or not), about a third also were using it for their pets, and so the results are mixed, as are the conditions - not all of which the drops will fix. I think many of the reviewers have unrealistic expectations of what the drops can deliver and aren't willing to follow the regime long enough (for a variety of reasons), to make much of a difference. I'm willing to, and I don't mind the regime, in fact, I welcome it - I'm used to drops, don't mind refrigerating them, don't have a problem with the containers they come with, and the vitamin supplement smells, but that doesn't bother me. In fact, a few months back, shortly after I started using CAN-C, I saw my retinal surgeon for my regular visit to him, and because he's run a research in New York (Northwell Health) whether cataract drops like CAN-C can help. Actually, I was surprised by his answer - he said that the debate over these treatments had been discussed since the 1950's in the medical community, and there wasn't any real consensus one way or the other on their efficacy. However, the profession decided that most people would never want to put up with the regime and that it was actually cheaper and got a better result by simply doing the surgery, which almost every will eventually need. And I admit, the vision in my left eye that has a cataract lens is better than anything I'm likely to ever see in my right eye, just due to the aging eye, the fluid inside, the lens, floaters - none of which CAN-C can entirely fix. Yet, the vision is getting better and perhaps the drops can gradually improve it, and perhaps reverse some of it. Having said that - I am happy with the results I have gotten so far and will continue with the drops for a while - perhaps by the end of the year, I will have a better idea if the subcapsular cataract can be improved with the eye drop/supplement combo. Results: - Vision in right eye went from 20/30+ to 20/25 (perhaps a little better) - My doctor still saw sub-capsular posterior cataract in my right eye but did not indicate if it improved or not. - I noticed my vision has improved gradually and become clearer at night and I can overall, see better - and I will continue taking the drops. Overall, feel I am getting somewhere with the drops and my next visit is at the end of the year - by then I would think I would know for sure how much my eye has improved. That's not bad results - all things considered. And, I know that many people in this thread are saying these drops are expensive - but for me, the price isn't an issue - I don't think a bottle of CAN-C, at end of the day, is any more expensive than your average eye drops at Duane Reede or CVS. I don't see how you can miss with the vitamins either - clearly the retina and vitreous fluid needs support, if you go buy the supplements in the drug stores, they're just as expensive, maybe more. So, for all of you who whine about the price - if you buy Refresh or Thera Tears, you'd spend as much for a bottle. Finally, don't look for miracles here, I'm not, but I am hopeful, and as long as I see gradual improvement, will continue with this regime, probably for years.