I had cataract surgery on both eyes about 6 months ago. My right eye was perfect but my left eye was never clear. I went back to the doctor and he said it needed more time. He made me feel like I shouldn't be bothering him. It has cleared some but it isn't right. My doctor retired and I met with a new doctor and they said the lens in the left eye has slipped down about 50%. I am going to see a Retina Specialist early February. They said it was rare. Has anyone had that occur? A regular Ophthalmologist who did surgery for cataracts wouldn't do the surgery and did the referral. Thanks for any info!
Cataract Surgery issues
by Anonymous | reply 17 | January 29, 2023 11:11 PM |
[quote]He made me feel like I shouldn't be bothering him.
dear GOD!
[quote]My doctor retired
thank GOD!
I'd still hunt around for different opinions (I can't think of the right word).
Never let anyone EVER make you feel like you're a bore or not worthy of their time - especially over something like this. And never apologise.
by Anonymous | reply 1 | January 28, 2023 10:08 PM |
I agree with R1 - you are paying for a service and although you should be respectful, make your expectations known.
by Anonymous | reply 2 | January 28, 2023 10:10 PM |
My husband had a similar thing, OP, where the remaining muscles couldn't support the new lens. The awesome surgeon fixed it, though, with a tailor-made mechanism of some sort. It took a few extra trips to the Eye Clinic but it all got resolved.
by Anonymous | reply 3 | January 28, 2023 10:13 PM |
[quote]I had cataract surgery on both eyes about 6 months ago.
Surely they did each eye separately.
by Anonymous | reply 4 | January 28, 2023 10:15 PM |
R4, 😂
by Anonymous | reply 5 | January 28, 2023 10:25 PM |
It’s the Cataracts 🎶
by Anonymous | reply 6 | January 28, 2023 10:26 PM |
If your vision problem is truly caused by the slipped lens, the surgeon will go in and either reposition it or take it out and put in a new lens. A retina doc would definitely not be the one to do that. The fact that you’re being sent to a retina doc tells me the first doc wants to be sure it’s not a retina problem instead of a lens problem.
There a numerous reasons why the vision could be lower after cataract surgery. The retina swelling with fluid is one. My guess is that if the retina doc says the retina is fine, the first doc will assume it’s truly the lens and will replace it
by Anonymous | reply 7 | January 28, 2023 10:53 PM |
I always find people like OP very odd - they reach out for help, people offer it but they never come back to thank them or discuss their situation further.
by Anonymous | reply 8 | January 29, 2023 1:07 AM |
You might also need treatment with a YAG laser, it's quick and painless. Probably expensive in the US though?
by Anonymous | reply 9 | January 29, 2023 1:21 AM |
R9, insurance will pay for it with a co-pay, deductible, premium, and co-insurance
by Anonymous | reply 10 | January 29, 2023 4:48 AM |
Maybe OP can't post right now because he can no longer see?
by Anonymous | reply 11 | January 29, 2023 5:49 AM |
Op is dead
by Anonymous | reply 12 | January 29, 2023 12:15 PM |
I'm getting a strong sensation....
Yes, OP wanted me to have all of his stuff.
by Anonymous | reply 13 | January 29, 2023 12:27 PM |
[R8] I just had the opportunity to get back on DL. I really do appreciate everybody's reply! Thanks?
by Anonymous | reply 14 | January 29, 2023 10:43 PM |
OP: Thanks!!!
by Anonymous | reply 15 | January 29, 2023 10:44 PM |
OP: The ophthalmologist surgeon said that the reason he sent me to the retina specialist is because there were two ways to correct the problem. He said the traditional way (which was done originally) or from the back or side of the eye. When I met with the ophthalmologist I first met with in the group (not a surgeon) did extensive tests on my eyes and said my optic nerve was in good shape. And to answer another poster I didn't have them both done at the same time!!
by Anonymous | reply 16 | January 29, 2023 11:06 PM |
Glad you're back, OP! Best of luck with your recovery. Wishing you well.
by Anonymous | reply 17 | January 29, 2023 11:11 PM |