Cataract Surgery issues

[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.

I agree with R1 - you are paying for a service and although you should be respectful, make your expectations known.

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.

[quote]I had cataract surgery on both eyes about 6 months ago.

Surely they did each eye separately.

R4, 😂

It’s the Cataracts 🎶

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

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.

You might also need treatment with a YAG laser, it's quick and painless. Probably expensive in the US though?

R9, insurance will pay for it with a co-pay, deductible, premium, and co-insurance

Maybe OP can't post right now because he can no longer see?

Op is dead

I'm getting a strong sensation....

Yes, OP wanted me to have all of his stuff.

[R8] I just had the opportunity to get back on DL. I really do appreciate everybody's reply! Thanks?

OP: Thanks!!!

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!!

Glad you're back, OP! Best of luck with your recovery. Wishing you well.

I got a referral to see a cataract surgeon for my right eye. What’s filling me with dread is the problem of needing a driver to take me home after surgery. I’m assuming that would be necessary. Is that a correct assumption, even for surgery on just one eye?