I had Cataract Surgery over four months ago in one eye… contrary to some other people’s experiences, mine has not been good. The other eye also needs surgery, but cannot do that until the first one is “settled”. I feel I am in limbo, unable to see well at different distances and I could not get a “multi-focal” lens, since in my case, it is not covered.
I’ve not been able to see fully since the beginning and since have had the YAG procedure and another Laser procedure to assist the Astigmatism – still, not seeing clearly, in fact, it seems to be worsening. I don’t know what to do… the Dr. who I’ve seen every month, is not very forthcoming - I think he is just waiting and pretending that it will be fine - keeps telling me “it takes time”. Other people’s success stories can frustrate me, since it is apparently not the same for everyone.
I have a similar situation as Wonderlust, in that I am used to functioning with three levels of vision, yet prior to surgery, I had begun using an older pair of distance glasses, since my progressives had ceased working and newer prescriptions were not working out, either. Prior to surgery, I was also used to doing very close work or reading without glasses, but cannot see up close with that eye. (I’m also trying different glasses to use the computer, which has been changing too).
Since surgery I’ve had the (distance glasses) lens changed THREE times now, since my eye keeps changing, yet I have unclear, double vision when driving (and don’t drive far) and cannot even focus on the Guide for TV viewing or to see clearly in the bathroom mirror, etc. I’m just fed up and am ready to find another Dr. just to check what is going on. I hate to have to doubt his abilities, but I have done a lot of research and it appears there can be mishaps and the surgery may need to be redone. My suggestion to anyone is to really find out exactly what vision level the Dr. plans to give you, since mine had said something very generic and felt I had to trust he knew what he was doing and thought the surgery was standard.
Well, I know your post was a while back, but just in case, I will say that the laser procedure is simple in the Dr.'s office. It’s just that, we never know what is REALLY going on when they conduct procedures.
I think I’ve had a similar issue as you and will be checking with another Dr. to find out if they can diagnose the problem. I have been so distressed with my experience for four months now, being used to having good vision with glasses for years.
MLS: I had an unusual corneal reaction to the surgery (map-dot-fingerprint syndrome). Astigmatism in the eye was found to have increased after this problem was resolved. I don’t know if that was due to the MDF or not.
If you read the fine print on the consent to surgery, it probably lists many possible outcomes, all of which you accept as a condition of the surgery.
Well, I know your post was a while back, but just in case, I will say that the laser procedure is simple in the Dr.'s office. It’s just that, we never know what is REALLY going on when they conduct procedures.
I think I’ve had a similar issue as you and will be checking with another Dr. to find out if they can diagnose the problem. I have been so distressed with my experience for four months now, being used to having good vision with glasses for years.
The doctors I went to are considered to be about the best in the area. I doubt that in my case, going to someone different would be useful. YMMV of course.
I also got the multi-focus artificial lens, and now I see concentric rings around bright lights. Short of going through surgery again to put in a monofocal lens, there is no help for this. Sh!t happens.
My surgery was NOT performed in the doctor’s office, but in an outpatient facility specifically for eye surgeries, including laser treatments.
70 years old.
Just had left eye done3 days ago.
Mono distance vision.
They measured a lot the week before to have the lens made.
I have been under for operations enough that I only have a mild fear of dieing on the table.
Was done in outpatient clinic.
Is going to be worth the trouble IMO.
