I’m so sorry that happened to you and am rooting for a good outcome.
Posterior capsule opacification is a pretty common occurrence - and the “younger” you are (I was 59 when mine were done) the likelier it is. I actually developed enough of it within a year after the surgery, to have the capsulotomy.
I won’t say it was fun, but it was really no big deal. Eye drops, then I had to sit REAL still for about 5 minutes. The second one was harder, because they dilated both eyes (recheck on the first one, and to do the procedure on the second one), and I could not read my phone well enough to order my Lyft to go home. I managed, somehow, but it was very, very difficult.
And @pullin: YIKES!!! I hope they can fix things. At one point, I sort of jumped during the second procedure - dunno why, but I do recall moving. Doc said it was not a problem, fortunately.
Okay thanks.
My eval today (er, yesterday) was straightforward. The YAG procedure is scheduled for Wed 14 Jun. That’s the day before I turn 62. They said I could drive myself home afterwards so that’s what I’ll plan to do.
This is true, here’s something interesting:
Terrel Davis who was a running back for the Denver Broncos, came down with a bad migraine headache in the second quarter during the Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers.
In the locker room at halftime, he took some kind of medication for the migraine headache and returned to the game.
Afterwards he was quoted, “I could see in high definition” as it pertained to the second half as a result of the migraine medication.
Exactly what did he mean by “high definition”?
How can migraine medication effect or improve your eyesight?
How are you faring, @pullin? Any improvement? Prospects for further treatment?
Here is another eyesight related issue concerning a sports star:
Kirby Puckett of the Minessota Twins died of a stroke around the year 2000, and it was preceded 4 years earlier by a bout with glaucoma that blinded him in one eye.
I found out that Glaucoma is preceded by ocular hypertension, so a figured that there may have been a connection between the two, because regular hypertension is the primary risk factor for strokes.
I asked someone with credentials in the feild, and I was told that occular hypertension and regular hypertension are two different things.
Iam still not convinced that Kirby Puckett’s blinding glaucoma had nothing to do with the stroke, since they only took place four years apart.
I guess Iam here looking for a second opinion so to speak.
Could there be a connection between occular hypertension and regular hypertension?
Could glaucoma really be a warning sign of an impending stroke?
I suggest you start a new thread for that, perhaps under factual questions or in IMHO. This is an old thread that pertains specifically to cataracts.
Hi @ThelmaLou , thanks so much for asking.
I’ve gotten a lot of vision back in the left eye after a few YAG laserings. It’s usable but nowhere near what it was before the surgery. I have an appointment with another surgeon next week who will evaluate removing the rest of the stuff (cortex? debris?) from behind the lens. They are all confident it is solvable, but will take a few more procedures to do.
As for now, I’m functional and driving again, but haven’t tried anything complex like pulling the RV somewhere or actually taking a vacation. Hopefully we’ll be through this soon and can resume “retirement stuff”.
Thanks again!
Great pullin, going in the right direction.
Damn! Glad there’s a bit of good news in there. Honestly, you hear how everyone’s cataract surgery went fine and then this happens to you. 
I’m really sorry. Thank goodness it was only one eye. Not what your retirement was supposed to be! Check in every now and then. We Dopers fret about our fellows. 
I’m so glad to read that things are improving. May the trend continue.
After the surgeries with the multifocal implants and recovery time, I’m now back to wearing glasses. Although I’m 20/25 in my right eye, and 20/25 in my left, I have binocular double vision. The one eye doctor I’ve seen most recently said it’s a matter of weakened eye muscles, most likely from a head injury in the past (I’ve had a few bell ringers), and that the surgery was just the straw that broke the camel’s back. So, for driving or other things where I’m looking at anything more that 15 or so feet away I’m wearing prism lenses.
When I don’t wear them, both images are clear and distinct (thank you, implants). 
Yeah, I have it too, and no head trauma in my past. I can force my eyes to resolve the images into one, but it’s very tiring. It may be because I didn’t elect to have the follow on Lasik surgery to correct my astigmatism. Glasses help but I still notice it & my eyes get tired easily. But yeah, each eye sees clearly.
I had astigmatism correction, and that’s not what caused diplopia for me. I was not expecting much from the prism lenses, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well they address the problem.
The YAG procedure on my R eye was rescheduled to today. They said I can drive home after.
And were they right? Or are you now in a ditch awaiting a tow truck?
No ditch. They were right! Amazingly simple, and my R eye vision has cleared up. Driving afterwards was a non-issue.
So far it seems like the fix to the Hubble Space Telescope — clarity! Of course, time will tell over the next few days. My followup is in 2 weeks.
I took 3 pictures of the laser machine used by my doc.
One thing is that the doc said I’d notice some floaters for a few days. And, they’re there.
Saw this thread again and thought I’d update anyone who’s interested (problems, near blindness after cataract surgery – see above).
My left eye has regained some dim vision in a narrow circle. Kind of like looking through a paper towel tube. Everything outside this circle is like looking through layers of saran wrap. It’s possible to see movement and colors, but very difficult to discern what’s actually there.
For driving, I at least have motion-detection at the periphery, although I need to look that way to see exactly what’s there. The weird thing is the focus inside this narrow area is pretty good (20/25) but I can’t really see well. It’s frustrating because I can read the eye chart, but that’s not a good indicator of real, usable vision. The right eye is doing great, though.
The docs have decided surgery is required, but there are problems with some parameters they’re tracking, making it wise to wait a few months. Something about collagen and vitreous (?) are in the ranges that make retinal tearing likely, should they enter and correct the problem. These parameters are improving each visit, so they’ve predicted a likely surgery date later in the year (Oct/Nov). They still believe it can be completely corrected, but want to avoid introducing new problems.
So for now I have some pharmacy “cheaters” that make my right eye’s vision perfect. But this correction is wrong for the narrow vision in my left, leaving me effectively “one-eyed” still. The good news is my optometrist has done a lot of measuring and tsk-tsk-ing and come up with a usable set of glasses that will bring things much closer to normal for the next 3 months. They’re supposed to be here today or tomorrow, and I’m jazzed to get some correction and usability on my left side. Yaaay!
Sorry to hear of those challenges. I hope they’re able to restore your eyesight fully. About the one eyed distortion with the pharmacy cheaters, maybe you can remove one lens?
Update: I hope the new eyeglasses help a great deal!