I also regret having had cataract eye surgery. I believe that I already had dry eye syndrome prior to the surgery. I’ve tried countless drops and they’ve all made it worse (Genteal Tears, Ivizia, blink, Systane, etc., etc.).
Try using organic hexane free cold pressed castor oil. I just had surgery last month and having vision issues and dry eyes. Applying 1 drip into the eye 2-3 times a day for now. Praying it will help scarring and dry eyes.
I'm surprised more cataract surgeons and ophthalmologists don't stress taking care of dry eyes before surgery. It seems so important for getting the right lenses. Thanks again to you and Dr. Lee for another important, informative video!
@@louisechallenger2907one way you can tell is if you’re blinking a lot. If you’re eyes want to blink once every 2-3 seconds you probably have evaporative dry eye. Other ways to tell would be eyes that burn when driving with the heater or AC on. There are many other signs of dry eyes. Your Eye Doctor will have very specific and special ways to find out what type of dry eyes you have or if it’s something else completely that is causing eye irritation.
Doctors are focused on surgery & profit. They want to make sure they have a steady stream of revenue. If everything goes well & you don't need constant followup appointments?? How Dr's. make a living. How does anyone think you give patients eye drops full of chemicals & preservatives things that weren't created to go in your body (eye). Does anyone really think that you are going to have a happy healthy life. No one identifies what is causing so many catracts. This is genetic. Look around the waiting room. How many have the same gene pool multiple this by millions of people worldwide.
I had to have cataract surgery just to be able to drive safely. It did that, though I don't have 20/20 vision, and don't know why, since I paid for toric lenses. As for my dry eyes, it didn't seem to affect them adversely.
@@commonsense6967 You should really talk to your surgeon, and if needed, seek a second opinion. There are no guarantees, with any surgery..especially cataract surgery. Everyone experiences different results, and results can differ from eye to eye, in the same person. Currently, my left eye (1st to be operated on 2 weeks ago), sees better than the right eye that used to be dominant (operated on a week ago). The surgeon said it's a common occurrence and both eyes fight for dominance.
followed all your videos before cataract surgery Dr. Lee. You were such a blessing for me to be prepared to question and understand before surgery. thank you so much.
I love the conversation about why it’s so important to control the dry eyes before cataract surgery. The tear layer is the first lens that focuses light into the eye so it makes complete sense that a healthy tear layer will produce the most accurate corneal measurements and contribute to the best visual outcome post surgery. Great job Dr Guymon and Dr Lee for this very informative video! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
That was helpful, I developed a problem from the surgery and was really glad I told A and E about my dry eyes so they instantly prescribed a product that was good for post surgery. all this cataract stuff was/is a much bigger deal than I understood prior to surgery
Great. I don't have cataracts yet but I have super dry eyes. Gets worse every year. I just get blown off, even by the eye specialist I was sent to. He kept telling me to use those awful artificial tears and I kept telling him those make it worse. Supposedly it's due to age, allergies, and blocked ducts. I also have a hard cyst on my eye that makes it even worse with more developing. Getting old sucks.
Your videos are wonderful. So helpful in eyecare. I learn something new each time. I had several eye procedures last year: cataract, glaucoma. and dissolvsble plugs. None of the many eye professionals i have seen for help with my recovery symptoms, have given me any help. Your videos have given me so much good information, that i have been able to self treat and my symptoms have improved about 90%. I wish you were local. Thank you again. You do so much good
Thanks to both doctors for this video! (I already follow both of you, so it was great to watch you both in the same video.) Wish I had seen it before my surgery, but it gives me a better understanding of some problems I've had since.
This is excellent and imo should be a part of every pre surgery education!! I love my improved vision, but this video would have prevented a number of phone calls and provider visits regarding dry eye, scratchy eye, and inconsistent blurred vision concerns I have. PS Optase is good stuff!
thank you two so much for such informative you tubes. You fill in all the blanks that I do not get from my providers. You give answers to all the questions I had about the dry eye effect after my cataract surgery. thank you, thank you, thank you. xx
I’m one of those who regrets having cataract surgery. My vision was much better before the surgery than it is now. I’ve seen numerous ophthalmologists in two states that tell me the same thing….use eye drops! I use them several times a day, but still have dry eyes, blurry vision, etc. While cataract surgery can and does help many people, it shouldn’t be considered routine and “ no big deal” as I was lead to believe!
@@ZippitNow True, but I had my surgery when they first appeared. Bad decision on my part. I also got the multifocal lenses ($5k out of pocket) so I wouldn’t have to wear glasses. Bluntly, my surgeon lied to me. The surgery is a big deal, and should be done only when necessary. And, for me, the multifocal lenses are awful. My vision is worse now.
@@kathyandthedogs626 mine aren’t severe, but very troublesome. I have headaches and limited night vision and ability to focus for long periods. I’m sorry about your experience. I hope you can be helped. I have to trust my doc. and your story is the first I heard that was negative. Im not comfortable doing it, but the alternative is bad.
There is absolutely a time when the surgery is necessary and beneficial. I hope it will help you. It seems to help most people. I blame my surgeon, but it’s really my fault for not doing my due diligence.
I suffered from dry eye symptoms prior to my cataract surgery. I had plugs put into the drainage holes of both eyes on lower eyelids. I still suffer from dry eye after cataract surgery even more than before. Although my vision improved slightly after surgery, I had a film that hindered my vision beginning roughly 6 months after surgery. I found out last week (nearly 5 years after surgery) that I now have PCO which should be a quick fix to clear up my vision with YAG laser. Not sure I would have had cataract surgery if I had known all of this beforehand. Thanks for the videos you do. Lots of good info.
After hearing about all the possible problems after cataract surgery, dry eye, droopy eye lid, floaters. I’m seriously thinking about putting off my cataract surgery. I already have floaters which are extremely annoying and already have a droopy left eyelid
I have had dry eyes since my mid-twenties. I am 62 years old now. I've seen eye doctors on and off for this condition. Once they determine I don't have Sjogren's, preservative free eye drops are recommended. Never have any root causes as this doctor mentioned been investigated or suggested for me. This concerns me bc I do have the early stages of cataracts. I do find the eye heat packs helpful in symptomatic relief.
I had cataract surgery on my right eye six weeks ago and on my left eye four weeks ago. My vision is very good, much improved. Had no issues with the right eye, felt normal after about three weeks. But the left eye, not so much. It’s what I would call severe dry eye. I am managing it with frequent use of preservative free artificial tears. I had mild dry eye before the surgery, which was easily managed with twice daily artificial tears. I find it strange that only the left eye is having this problem post surgery. Hopefully, with time, it will improve.
My left eye is worse with dry eye than the right. I’ve had little to no relief since my surgery in May of 2023. I do use preservative free lubricating drops but my insurance company refuses to get me any affordable preservative free drops for glaucoma because of the high cost...fighting them on it but so far getting nowhere...
My experience has been OTC Alergy medications, especially watering eyes. Once I stopped taking it, my eyes started producing tears after a few says. When I stopped and thought about it, it made sense.
I ended up with a severely dry eye after PRK 10-12 years ago that slowly improved but took years. Now I have a cataract in that same eye that qualifies for removal but I am concerned about a repeat of dry eye. I still use Genteal Severe dry eye gel twice every night in that eye although I rarely wake up any more with my eye lid stuck to my eyeball, which by the way is excruciatingly painful when you inadvertently rip open that eye upon waking.
Great video! Thank you! Many prescription drugs can cause dry eye. Of course, the chance of needing Rxs as people age increases and those are the people who eventually need cataract surgery. I was just surprised that was not mentioned. I am not encouraging anyone to stop taking their meds, but they should consult with the prescribing doctor if they think a RX might be the cause of their dry
Very good information. What could be addressed in another video, perhaps is a situation my father had: Glaucoma occurs after cataract surgery due to the Steroid eye drops given for him to reduce possible inflammation from said surgery. Can a patient request something other than steroids for anti-inflammatory use? Steroids are really getting to be something most of us do not want in our bodies, even temporarily. Women can be especially harmed by steroid usage - I've known women who take, for example One cortisone injection for severe Spring time allergies and the massive almost overnight weight gain that occurs and resultant metabolic syndrome (permanent) is frightening. We need to get physicians away from the steroids!
Love your videos! If TBUT has returned to normal after IPL, do I need to continue using artificial tears even when there are no symptoms? Or will the artificial tears destabilize the tear film? Any information would be greatly appreciated!
I would check in with your doctor with that question. Might be different with everybody. I usually try and get people to the point of not being dependent on eye drops... but it may be crucial for some patients to keep doing them.
I totally regret getting cataract surgery. I had dry eyes before surgery and way worse after . My vision is worse with blurry blobs blocking my vision although my dr says everything looks normal . I can’t drive anymore, my vision was 20/20 before surgery and now very hard to see long distance or mid range . I am so upset . Dr says come back in 6 months. May have to remove the multifocal lenses . I’ve been researching what could be wrong as she said none of her patients have ever had this before and it sounds like posterior vitreous detachment has happened .
I never suffered with dry eyes and had 20/20 vision before cataract surgery on my right eye!...a top consultant who should have performed the op (and who profusely apologized for not doing so) allowed a Junior senior to perform the op the man damaged the optic nerve and has caused untold stress to myself and that now I have to live with this problem and am constantly using drops for dry eye.. any comments please ...My family are very angry what has been done to myself!!!!
dear doctor, thankyou for your videos . Verygood as always. my questin is when she says the treatment for dry eyes , can be used a spectrum of red light, could be something similar to a lamp that is used in kinesio for heating articulations in case of inflamatories sintoms? or is another thing can you explain in other video that treamtent= ? im severe dry eyes, i live in argnetina they dont give more than eye drops... like carbixu¡imetilcelulose... thsnk you very much hope you can undrestand becaus emy english is terrible thank you
Great question! IPL, intense pulsed light, can use light to treat ocular rosacea, which is a great in office procedure. At home devices may not have enough energy to be effective. Red light therapy is another category that could help.... Im currently researching and testing this out.
I currently am experiencing severe dry eyes. I struggle to open my eyes in the mornings. Please help I am in Tembisa South Africa. Can I consult if you have consulting rooms in South Africa. I also have these uncomfortable feelings on the eyes during and after watching television. Please help
I feel like I’m having sand on my eye after cataract surgery, is it normal and if it’s normal then for how I will feel that because it really bothers me a lot
me too.....2 months after right eye; 1 month after left eye. My optho said I don't need the Keterolac anymore, but now I have foreign substance feeling in both eyes.... maybe just need more artificial tears?
My mom left eye is blinded due to cataract and she has been asked not to do eye surgery because there is high pressure in the eye. I don't know what to do and she complain of pain
The insurance companies don’t want to prescribe any preservative free eye drops for me because they are much more expensive than the ones with preservatives. But in my case I also have glaucoma besides dry eye and the glaucoma drops I want and need so my eyes aren’t so irritated are impossible to afford. The OTC drops I use are preservative free but my glaucoma eye drops that I must use are making my dry eyes worse 😢
