Cataract aftermath?

[question everything]

I had both eyes operated on three years ago.

In recent weeks I have been feeling as if I need one, again. Zoomed in while in front of the computer, using a magnifying glass to help reading and all of a sudden not being able to read road signs and street names. Was not bad as I am familiar with the trips I was taken.

So I saw the eye doctor and was relieved that she knew what was the problem and that it was fixable. Sometimes after cataract surgeries - can be two months or two year - a new cloud develops behind the lens and it can be fixed via laser surgery. Easier than the cataract itself and recovery. The only problem these days, is with their scheduling but this is OK. I am not going anyplace and spouse is here to drive if needed.

Spouse was waiting for me while I was seeing the doctor. Really did not want to drive with the addition of dilated pupils. And, spouse said, all the receptionist were doing was calling patients to cancel appointments. The doctors were viewing the list of appointments and decided who could be postponed and who could be seen.

Glad I "passed."

[morillon]

1. I know someone who just had this surgery

When he got done, he was stunned at how much better he could see. Cleaning that stuff off made a huge difference. The procedure was super quick and relatively painless.

[question everything]

3. Thanks. Good to know. I cannot believe I am looking forwared to any surgery

but..

[monmouth4]

2. I had cataract surgery on the right eye about 8 years ago, no problems and need one on the left eye.

It's not impeding my ability to read or see but you gave me some good information I did not know. Many thanks.

[Siwsan]

4. I had that extra "zap" done, a few months after my surgery

I actually didn't really notice any problem buy my eye surgeon warned me, right after the surgery, it might be something I'd need, and said it would be detectable during one of my follow up visits. Sure enough - he detected the film. The resolution was easy, fast, with no discomfort.

[Tess49]

5. I had cataract surgery on both eyes, and developed that film on each eye. It takes

only a few minutes per eye to get rid of it (laser surgery), and is absolutely painless. Done in the office. You'll be fine!

[Warpy]

6. It's taken care of by a Yag laser

It only takes a few minutes and isn't painful, at all. You'll be amazed by how quickly it's over.