Cataract operation

[Heather270240]

10 years ago due to misdiagnosis lost sight in left eye, just had cataract operation on the 10th on my right eye, at present have still blurred vision I was wondering how long it has taken for others in a similar situation, or what I am to expect in the healing process.

[SnazzyD]

Do you mean 10th Nov?

[Heather270240 in reply to SnazzyD]

Yes.

[SnazzyD in reply to Heather270240]

My father-in-law had the same issue and it took a week or so,I can’t remember exactly, for it to resolve. You should have been given a number to call for advice too. But three days in I’m not surprised unless of course you have increasing or persistent pain, pinkness or weeping.

[Hidden]

Google it Heather. I dread having to have same surgery. I think my cataracts are still small. I only have the sight in my right eye.

[Heather270240 in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks for your reply. Google isn't much help for partially sighted.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Heather270240]

Do you mean reading things on google - or the advice given?

If reading, then all devices have the option to increase the print size/font options ..I know because I have to alter it sometimes.

If you mean content...well that's outside my jurisdiction I'm afraid!🤔

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I suspect some people take more than 3 days to recover so maybe you need to be patient.

Have you thought of getting software for the partially sighted? That reads for you, types for you - and allows you to adjust the page to make it easier to read? Even if you don't need it now, it may be useful later on - be prepared.

[Heather270240 in reply to PMRpro]

Before op I had a food strong eye despite cataract abs didn't need any computer enhance ment. I agree with you I must be more patient. Many thanks for your reply.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Have a look at this -

kingedwardvii.co.uk/health-...

Me - was in same situation as you - only one usable eye - recovered quickly despite still being on low level of Pred.

If you are still concerned there should be a contact number on your discharge letter you can ring.

[Heather270240 in reply to DorsetLady]

Man y thanks for your reply. I think possibly a problem could be that i am on 20 mg Pred because I recently had a Maj or flare.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Heather270240]

Well yes 20mg is a bit high, but if it was only to catch a flare presumably you can lower back to just above your previous dose (whatever that was) relatively quickly.

PS - Portland has changed a bit since you worked there!

[Heather270240]

Yes it's now a 5 Star hotel. I often wonder Which bedroom Was my office😀.. my house was knocked down for the car park. On a more serious note prior to flare I was on 10 but had a skin infection put on antibiotics for 14 days Pred doubled for 14 days on instructions of endo nurse. She phoned yesterday saying to stay at 20 for a week and Then start reducing. I'm not a happy buddy😘

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Heather270240]

I wouldn't be either - no reason why you can't reduce quickly after only 2 weeks,

[Heather270240 in reply to PMRpro]

She didn't want to reduce any faster incase I had an adrenal crises, what reduction would you recommend. I am prepared to take the risk.

Many Thanks

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Heather270240]

She really needs to read up on increasing pred and adrenal crises. Up to 10-14 days there is unlikely to have been any significant adverse effect on adrenal function as it was at 10mg - which is high enough to have suppressed adrenal function anyway. You could try going straight back to 10mg or you could go in two steps of 5mg at a time if you feel happier with it. It doesn't have to be a slow taper as it would be just like taking 10mg pred and stopping - just yourbaseline is higher. Just in case, keep a close eye on how you feel and if you feel unwell be ready to take some extra pred but the likelihood of a crisis is minimal providing you don't go out doing exciting things like sky-diving and keep a low profile for a few days.

[Heather270240 in reply to PMRpro]

Many thanks. That is Very helpful. I'll give it a try. I was very sorry to read of your loss.