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In reply to the discussion: Can you tell me your experience with cataract surgery? [View all]mobeau69
(11,808 posts)14. Had one done by a doctor at the hospital. He tore the outside layer. Caused a horizontal streak across the field
of vision. Went back and he attempted to fix it with laser. The streak was gone but it left a glob of stuff in the eye like a giant floater. Had to go to Indiana Eye institute in Indy. They put three needles in and drained the crappy fluid out and refilled it with a saline solution. Doctor warned me it was a high risk procedure in that the eyeball could collapse. He was one of those great doctors. He saved it.
Second eye was done by a doctor with an assembly line type of operation. In and out of his place in a couple of hours. No problems. Wish I would have had him do the other eye too, of course.
That surgeon in Indy must pull down the big bucks but he deserves it.
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lets stay in touch. i have cataract surgery in june and i have several questions
rampartc
Jan 2024
#2
I have regretted not getting the bifocal lens. I went from needing glasses to drive, to
Chainfire
Jan 2024
#57
Well, the astigmatism is not bad enough to keep me from driving without glasses.
Susan Calvin
Jan 2024
#50
I have had both eyes done and it improved my vision by leaps and bounds. Before the surgery I wore glaases for years to
overleft
Jan 2024
#5
My Dad got it done when he was 85. Sailed through it and was very happy with the results.
Midnight Writer
Jan 2024
#8
Nowadays, the risks are quite low. If doc said 10%, I bet most of that is post op irritation,
Silent Type
Jan 2024
#10
Had one done by a doctor at the hospital. He tore the outside layer. Caused a horizontal streak across the field
mobeau69
Jan 2024
#14
Odds are you won't have any problems. Not sure but yes, issues can be dealt with.
mobeau69
Jan 2024
#45
I had cataract surgery on both eyes in 2017. All went well and continues to go well. Not one issue.
Joinfortmill
Jan 2024
#25
The eye doctor / surgeon makes a difference. Be willing to change to get the best.
summer_in_TX
Jan 2024
#28
I've been putting it off, but a friend who had it in December says I'm worrying needlessly.
mahatmakanejeeves
Jan 2024
#52