Hello,
I have paroxismal AF, take Eliquis, Metropolol, Flecanaid, and Simvastatin, HTZ, Sinthroid. I have some blurred vision and foggy vission ocassionally, Eye Dr, said I'm a candidate for Catarat surgery. I m so scared, because my AF and my CVD. Any ideas, suggestions. Will appreciate.
Tiki16
Caratact surgery is performed under a local anaesthetic. It is a quick and painless procedure. I have paf and I was concerned about going into af during the surgery but I was fine. I've had both of my eyes done. The only reason you may go into af would be the stress of you thinking about it rather than the surgery itself.
Concentrate on some stress relieving breathing and focus (pardon the pun) on the fantastic difference you will see with your eyesight afterwards.
Dont worry you will be fine, it usually only takes about half an hour then 24 hours later (or sooner) you will see the difference (pun intended this time).
The thought of it is far more distressing than the actual operation. I have had both eyes done now and am so pleased with the result. I had drops put in the eye and you can’t see what is going on with the other eye during the procedure.
I had lens replacements (exactly the same procedure), and it really is much easier than going to the dentist; about 15 minutes per eye done a week apart, and absolutely no pain. The best bit of all? Seeing so much more clearly, even colours, I couldn't believe the difference. Changed my life, truly. Don't hesitate, I am sure you will be absolutely fine.
Irene,is this similar to lazer eye corrective treatment,where you don't have to wear glasses afterwards? Seriously considering it. Xx
I don't think it is laser as we knew it - when it came out some time in the 90s only shortsightedness could be treated by laser applied to the cornea. This is exactly the same as cataract surgery, in fact they found the beginning of a cataract in one of my eyes. The eyes natural lens is removed and an implant lens slipped in. I had reached the stage where I had to wear glasses to go to the loo in the middle of the night and although originally longsighted, I had become shortsighted as well. Your eyes are thoroughly tested before-hand to find out the lens prescription, which is inserted immediately after the natural lens is removed. I still wear strength 1 ready readers to read say a small-print menu in low light, but my husband has absolutely perfect vision. I can honestly say it changed my life - have it done, you won't regret it! xx
Thank you so much! I dont know anyone else who has had it done. Its such a nuisance constantly swopping glasses,taking off to walk around house ,back on/ off etc!I shall look into this now( pardon the pun)
Cheers
Hi I had no problem both eyes done it was the thought of it and the waiting for it was the worst part . Good luck Jo
I had both my eyes done whilst in persistent AF and absolutely no problem either time. As others hve saud it's a very straightforward and quick procedure and the eyesight is amzing afterwards. Good luck with yours.
Can you stay on blood thinners during cataract surgery?
No one was more scared than me as I’d a long time fear of eyes since childhood squint op. No option but get cataracts removed as vision so poor. I’m permanent AFib on warfarin, just had to ensure inr was in range.
Couldn’t believe how easy the ops were and as the staff knew of my dear they were so kind and reassuring. Monitored closely through the the op.
Distance vision brilliant but need glasses for reading, smabll price to pay.
Just tell Drs of your fears and sure you’ll be fine.
I am dealing with your same situation. I was already to have the surgery when the pre opp nurse talked to me about my Afib and my choice of not being on an anti coagulant. She refused to clear me for surgery until I got a release from a cardiologist. By the time I could get in for a release I had to reschedule everything.
Here is the thing, this eye surgeon uses general anesthesia. Refused to do the local. Everyone I knew that had this surgery did local. A good friend of mine had permanent AFib and her cardiologist would not sign off.
While waiting for my appointment I actually talked to several of my friends and went with one of their surgeons who does do local. But they had a 5 months waiting list. I am scheduled for end of March for an appointment.
In the meantime I need about 3 pairs of my old glasses to function LOL. As I lost my glasses in the ocean last August on vacation.
I had no problems with AF when I had cataracts removed from both eyes. And wow, what a difference in my eyesight afterward -- the world was so bright and clear just before my trip to Scotland in 2017. If you need the procedure, I heartily recommend it.
No problem. I had my first cataract done back on December 9th and my next one a week today. - I was barely in the hospital for one and a half hours. They asked me to stop my anticoagulant 3 days prior to the procedure and start the following morning. You may be given different advice because I have found that each consultant and each hospital and area quite often have different ideas on this.
It's such a quick, easy and painless operation - you walk in and walk out - or at least I did. You need to avoid getting soap in your eyes and rubbing your eyes for as long as you can - so hair needs to be washed over the basin with your head backwards if possible. we bought one of those old fashioned shampoo sprays and a board which helps support your neck and head as you hold your head back as I have back and neck problems - all from Amazon and you can get a shampoo spray that attaches to a mixer tap too. When my wife had hers done 10 years ago she decided a bath was better and just washed her hair by tipping her head back - but she has long hair. The eye drops you have to put in can be awkward if you are not used to using them but I have glaucoma so put in drops every day anyway.
All the best - just think how wonderful it will be to see better. Its a wonderful revelation.
I suppose this is a good thing - Testing for AF at surgery
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