I had cataract surgery in January. I’m so happy. I do have to wear reading glasses but the are inexpensive and come in cool designs and colors. I’m so thankful to be able to see distance, including the television without glasses. Haven’t been able to do that since the 4th grade. And sunglasses! I enjoy wearing regular sunglasses again! I highly recommend cataract surgery if you need it. The drops are only for a month each eye. Easy peasy!
I have developed floaters after the cataract surgery done only for a few weeks. The Vision of my eye had surgery was not improved much. I should have done thorough research before decided to do it. People have different responses to the surgery. Just be mindful to make decisions if don’t have to do it
I have had both cataracts replaced, choosing a minimonovision setup. It has it's pluses and minuses (can get away with bifocals instead of progressive lenses or trifocals. You will have to make choices. Should you get a monofocal lens? If so, distance, computer or near. Should you consider mono or minimonovision? What about EDOF lenses or trifocal? They all have issues (not to mention high costs). By the way, don't even bother with Eyehance which does nothing for intermediate vision. Also there are many lens material choices and lens shapes. The most prescribed lens material is hydrophobic acrylic, which generally leads to the best long term outcomes; however, this lens type can cause serious night time vision issues especially when driving (dsyphotopsias). Square edges can prevent PCO (secondary cataract) but can exacerbate night driving problems. Collamer lenses are most like the natural lens but are only offered by Starr and don't come in EDOF or trifocal. Hydrophilic acrylic can prevent serious night issues but can lead to lens calcification. Silicone can get into the eye and cause problems if a victrectomy or other surgery is needed. There are special lenses for early Macular degeneration. Pseudo accommodative lenses are getting better, which may be the new gold standard. Should you wait? Opthalmologists are often partial to one kind of lens or manufacturer. If you find a lens you think will work best for you, isn't contraindicated, yet unfamiliar to your doctor, I would find another doctor.
Thanks so much all this useful information. I have been advised to have a Crystalline lens surgery in 5 months time. I am very nervous about having the operation, as I hate any thing or anyone touching my eyes😢. This video has really helped me. You now have one more subscriber to your excellent channel.🙏
Is an asymptomatic epi retinal membrane still considered a contraindication for current premium lenses? What might the complications be if premium lenses are installed and the ERM worsens over time?
I just got prescription contacts for astigmatism. I can see distant objects clearly, but close objects are very blurry. Is this normal for these types of contact lenses? When I put my regular contacts, I can see up close clearly but distant objects are blurry.
Doctor, my Optometrist dropped a bombshell during my last exam. Ive been going to him since 2013. Im 67. He would always say my eyes are so much better than most of my age-group. I need glasses only for reading and thats just due to the fact that im reading so much lately. I chose to take eye vitamins and he said thats a good idea. But my last visit...he said i have age related Cataracts and have always had them.😮 'Now i suppose you are going to ask me all kinds of questions' he sighed. "You dont need the surgery yet. You will tell me when you are ready'...is it normal to NOT tell a patient they have cataracts? And why is he telling me NOW?
I would think if your cataracts were mild and you had no symptoms then there was probably be no reason to tell you...that said, I think it would have been more professional to tell you. I suppose at your age he finally figured it was time to prepare you. I am now 76, been holding off because I can see only in one eye. I am in no hurry but the cataract is cause smearing of light and difficult to drive at night. I also have super bad light sensitivity. I will be going soon.
The cataract has to grow exponentially for surgery to be performed. At least that’s what my doctor told me. I had to wait 7 years to be told I needed the surgery.
They will give you a very mild sedative, and most of the 90 minutes you spend at the office is waiting for that to kick-in and monitor your BP and heart-rate, and make sure you're not wobbly afterwards. You'll sit in the chair for about 10 minutes, but the actual surgery is much shorter. There's no pain, and you will hear some high-pitched noise for less than a minute during the lens removal. You might feel some eye washing. You probably wont notice when the new lens is inserted. There are several videos on youtube showing the procedure. Even though your eye is open during the procedure, you dont see anything except a bright light and 2 or 3 black dots in the center because the surgical tasks are well outside your focal region.
I had my surgery yesterday. I don't remember hearing or feeling anything. I was wheeled in on a gurney, and had the surgery laying on my back. Except for the IV, it's the easiest procedure I've ever had. Easier than a trip to the dentist!
I had my first cataract surgery yesterday and still can't see out of that eye. It's cloudy and large floaters. It better clear up or I won't have the other eye done.😢 Plus I paid extra for trifocal lenses.
