Cataract Surgery

[Jester]

Been researching this for a time now and this video is the clearest that I have found out there picture what happens and no salesmen pitching a better deal for only a little extra cash share with any interested in a procedure.

allaboutvision.com/conditio...

[Hidden]

I have had both cataracts removed some years ago. The whole procedure was very bearable. The thought is far worse than the actual deed. I was joining in the conversation around me. The patient was laying flat on their back, and to remain still. Coughing was a thought. I was told to raise my hand, if I wanted to cough. I didn't. I was shopping the day after but be sure to wear sunglasses.

I looked up my nursing notes (1950s) the post-op care was vastly different, then. The patient had to be on bedrest for a week. The head was immobilised by support. Time marches on.

[timber]

had mine one eye only in Nov,great outcome ,about 6 months from being identified as in the range by an optician.

A few words of advice ,there is quite a lot of drops for some time after,got a bit lax with mine not using them strictly as prescribed and ended up in the eye accident and emergency ,so do take the drops as described.

[Marm]

I have had cataract surgery on both eyes - Dec 5th and two weeks ago. The results are fantastic. I'm still putting drops in second eye but my vision is superb. As a previous person said the worry is worse than the operation! If you need this procedure don't hesitate.

[sitstand]

Something that is worth remembering is spirometry should not be carried out for at least three months post operation as this affects eye pressure (know that when I blow my eyes are popping out) that can cause damage. Have had mine done one month apart and the video is an accurate reflection of my experience.

[Marm]

Thank you for that warning as I'm due to have full breathing test next week and I'm only two weeks post op. I will check with my doctor tomorrow

[Mulie]

Marm, it is surprising how many "professionals" don't know about the gap post op. required taking a spirometry test. Enjoy your new eyesight, amazing how much more colourful everything becomes!!

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[Mrynelson]

I found out recently that I have cataracts in both eyes I am an artist and I am dyslexic no one seems to understand how not being able to see clearly affects everything. I do not understand why I have to wait for cataracts to get worse before they can be fixed. I am also unsure about some procedures involving lenses being inserted. Everyone sounds like they taken care of quickly so I am even more mystified by Doctors willing to wait?