A Student from UK doing his dissertation on PCO and an inhibitor - This is such an informative and beautifully-put video, I am astonished. Subscribed in a heart beat

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for the compliment.

@JohnSmith-jf3us

2 жыл бұрын

Are you related?

@ToddDouglasFox

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-jf3usrelated to what?

@yvon7796

2 жыл бұрын

Ppp

@filemon111tabaloc8

2 жыл бұрын

....thank u very indeed doctor..im waiting for my schedule cataract surgery.may GOD bless you.

I had cataract surgery on both eyes in 1974, when I was 19. At that time, the doctors would not put a replacement lens in my eye, because I was too young and they didn't know how long they would last. I did have later procedures to deal with, what was then called a secondary cataract, in 1977. It wasn't done with a laser, I had to go back to the hospital and have another surgical procedure done on that eye to fix it. That worked until 1993, when I again had a clouding in that same eye. Then they performed a laser procedure in the doctors office that restored my vision in that eye. That same eye has had other issues since. A partially detached retina in 2011 required surgery to repair. As a part of that surgery, the surgeon removed the lens capsule in that eye. After a two week recovery period, my vision in that eye was restored. Obviously, since that first surgery in 1974, I had needed very high powered glasses or contact lens in order to have proper vision. In 2018, my ophthalmologist suggested I have lens implant surgery so the really thick glasses or high power contact lenses would no longer be needed. I had that surgery done, and the result was 20/20 vision in my right eye with no glasses or contact lens. The surgery took 20 minutes for that eye, and the next morning when the doctor removed the patch, I could see clearly without glasses for the first time in 44 years. My left eye, having no lens capsule, was a bit more complicated. The surgery took over 3 hours, and a followup surgery a couple months later to remove the stitches in the eye. That result was successful. I still wear regular glasses with some astigmatism correction for my left eye when I drive, but I can function just fine without any glasses at most other times.

@bobjacobson858

2 жыл бұрын

What an interesting story! My grandmother had a detached retina back in the early 1970s, and back then the repair was done by rather extensive manual surgery (for lack of a better description). She was told afterwards that she now "had a lot of hardware in her eye". I had a detached retina in 2007, and I had cryopexy and a scleral buckle, but I was left with extremely distorted vision and extensive scarring. A second surgery involved the introduction of silicone oil to stabilize the retina after removal of as much of the scar tissue as possible, but that had limited benefit and I gradually lost the remaining vision in that eye. Silicone oil, from what I've been told, apparently leads to increased pressure in the eye, and I suspect that was what caused m remaining vision to be lost, even with the use of pressure-lowering drops that I still use. I ended up needing cataract surgery in that eye because all the "manipulation" typically causes the lens to cloud--but in my case the surgery was needed so that the interior of the eye could be examined, and not to improve vision because it was essentially gone. At one point afterward I had YAG treatment in an attempt to remove some of the scar tissue, which it was able to do, but it wouldn't help much with my vision. The ophthalmologist was a bit disappointed because he had used over 300 'blasts' (for lack of a better word) with the laser without satisfactory results.

@scotttrindl1192

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobjacobson858 , The treatment for detached retinas has changed as advances are made. That first one I had in 2011 in my left eye, was major surgery requiring a buckle as yours did. That surgery was successful in that it restored the vision in that eye back to what it was before the retina detachment. I did have a partial retina detachment in my right eye...the one with 20/20 vision after the lens implant, in June of 2020. That was a faster and less traumatic surgery than the earlier one in 2011. The 2011 one took a while to heal and left me with the mother of all shiners for most of three weeks. I had no such issues after the 2020 retina surgery. They put the gas bubble in my eye , the same as they did in 2011, but I didn't have to keep my face pointing down for two weeks like I had to in 2011. After a few days the bubble began to shrink and I could begin to look out over the top of it and I noticed right away that my 20/20 vision in that eye was intact. Do you have vision in either eye now? Did you ever ask your surgeon what causes a retinal detachment? I asked my surgeon if taking any sort of vitamins for the eye could help prevent future issues, and he said no.

@bobjacobson858

2 жыл бұрын

@@scotttrindl1192 I'm glad your outcome was good--hopedly it will stay that way indefinitely. I never had a retinal detachment in my left eye, so that one is "intact" other than being extremely nearsighted as well as the developing cataract. I was extremely nearsighted in both eyes--probably from having read much when I was in grade school, and by the time I was in 4th grade I already was down to 20/80 vision by the time I got eyeglasses. I was told that the nearsightedness was due to the eyeball becoming too long (from front to back), which can put strain on the retina, essentially due to its being stretched. As you might already know, the vitreous fluid tends to detach from the retina (it's somewhat more complicated than I'm describing) generally between the ages of 55 and 70, and in most cases one isn't even aware of it, but occasionally it tears the retina as it comes off. I've been told this process has already taken place in my good eye, as because I will turn 70 next year, I'm hoping I'm past the point of that specific risk. I've also been told that if one eye has a detached retina, there is about a 10% chance the other eye will experience it. In any case, I suppose one thing that can be done is to tell young children not to read excessively (maybe less of an issue with many children these days!), but beyond that, avoiding trauma to the head is about the only other thing that can be done to prevent it. I never was given a gas bubble, although I've heard of others having one. BTW, I still have the silicone oil in my right eye. I've wondered if it could be removed and replaced with a solution similar to natural aqueous humor of the eye, but I was told the eye could "go flat" in the process--however, how did they get the silicone oil inside in the first place? Therefore, I'm a bit skeptical. By the way, I have to keep the inside pressure down by using the eyedrops--I was told if the pressure gets too high, it could cause the nerves to become damaged and painful, and the only solution would be enucleation (removal of the eyeball), not something I would want to have done. I didn't find the surgeries particularly traumatic. My eye was a bit scratchy after the first one, and tears were pink for a short time. I saw all sorts of light blue lights and brownish areas after the surgery, and the surgeon said I'll see all sorts of strange things in that eye. The surgeon who was to perform the second surgery a month later said she planned to put in a bigger scleral buckle, but after the surgery I didn't feel any discomfort, and when i asked, she said she decided not to add the buckle. I was advised to avoid certain positions with my head for a while which most activity impractical--so acting as if one is sick when not actually so was rather frustrating! As far as the surgery itself, I told people that it was less traumatic than many kinds of dental work although the potential effects on quality of life are obviously much greater. I had heard that modern treatment was 'zap, zap' with a laser, so when the retina was detaching, I didn't realize how urgent it was to have it repaired, so when I got to the eye clinic two days after it started detaching, I was surprise to learn that they weren't going to treat it with a laser such that I would just walk out "as good as new". I've talked to various people who have had retinal detachments, and the results ranged from perfectly-restored vision down to blindness. One person who lived in a small town was told to "wait and see if it goes away"--and she ended up blind in that eye. I hope this is of some interest; please feel free to comment or ask further questions.

@notremembering

2 жыл бұрын

You are quite lucky in my opinion. I’ve had surgery for retinal detachment three times. Two times in one eye. This was when very young. Cataract surgery later and it was complicated by retina problems. I ended up with 20/20 in right eye and extremely nearsighted in left. So always need glasses …. I am lazy and shut my left eye when I don’t wanna wear the glasses. Haha however I have two pairs of glasses for driving. Bc of glare or sun or clouds. Glad you don’t need glasses after having them so many years.

@scotttrindl1192

2 жыл бұрын

@@notremembering I feel very fortunate that all the issues I've had with my eyes have been successfully corrected. Not having to feel around on my nightstand every morning for my glasses, putting in contact lenses, and then reversing that process at night, is a real blessing. Opening my eyes in the morning and being able to see clearly right away is far better. I do wear my glasses when I drive, since my left eye vision is a little better with them. When I leave my vehicle and go into a store, for example, I leave the glasses in the car. I don't need them there.

What a concise, articulate, beautifully organized presentation! Such a joy to hear such an efficient speech!

@GoodOptometryMorning

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

At 80 years old, I just completed my second cataract surgery. So far, so good. My vision is certainly clearer, colors brighter.

@barbaracarter6726

2 жыл бұрын

amazing isn't it - everything looked like it had been somewhat dyed with tea before.

@louiekidd251

2 жыл бұрын

After surgery, avoid warm temps. Bacteria grows very fast in warm temperatures and can destroy the eye. Should try to have surgery done during winter while it is cool, or stay air-conditioned for two weeks after surgery. May want to apply a cold compress to the eyes

@judywright4241

2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that the best feeling!! I had no idea just how blurred my world was until I could see clearly again! So grateful for doctors and technology💕

@elainebmack

Жыл бұрын

That's good to hear! I'm going in for cataract surgery in January, and I feel very confident that it will go well. Thanks for the encouraging story!

@DrBarrie3

Жыл бұрын

Likewise at 85 l have this operation done also...Fantastic improvement !

I had a cataract surgery done mid January this year. It went well, was a relief after wearing glasses for 50 over years (hated wearing them). So far so good no complications at all, due for a follow up a year soon. Thanks for the video Doctor. I’m 63 now and enjoying life without glasses 🥂

@martintheron1386

5 ай бұрын

I'm 65 had my cataracts removed 4 & 6 Dec 2023.wore glasses for 59 years

@stadleroux

2 ай бұрын

Also 63 and also had cataracts removed from both eyes in the second week of January. Had been wearing glasses for close to 40 years and now I only need them for reading. Still have to go back to the optometrist for a proper eye test and to figure out what type of glasses would suit me best, but not a day, not even a couple of hours go by without me looking at the horizon or something else in the distance and marvelling at how sharp everything is. And being able to drive with just a regular pair of sunglasses, especially after having failed the eye tests at the traffic department twice in the past decade, is something else for which I'm incredibly grateful!

From Chennai city, Tamilnadu State, India. Sir I did cataract surgery five years ago. Now I have glare. Your talk was very clear. I was scare to go for the second surgery. After hearing your talk, I have decided to go for the treatment for glare. Please continue to serve the human society. May God bless you.

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

great. tell us how it turned out.

@rgruenhaus

2 жыл бұрын

No god we trust!

@albertbatfinder5240

2 жыл бұрын

This sort of comment and outcome is EXACTLY why the KZread Eye Doctor makes these videos, I’m sure. Everyone (rightfully) has a bash at the concept of Dr Google, but if a video like this can lead you to a simple effective treatment for what concerns you, then I say “Well done!”

@karenmoffitt5495

Жыл бұрын

Do it its painless

Yes, I've had the laser treatment described. It was amazing to see a hole open up, then pieces fall away, and have noticably clearer brighter vision immediately following, even with dilation. Next day, perfect. No more haze!

I m 73 years old grandpa. I just had cataract surgery for both of my eyes. The surgery went well and now I have good vision than I can't imagine before. I live near Capital Jakarta Indonesia. My surgery bill paid by Government Health Insurance.

Thank you for that explanation! I have had cataract surgery in both eyes and both eyes developed PCO. I had the laser procedure in my doctor’s office in both eyes and I couldn’t believe how easy and fast it was!

I had the yag procedure and it was a wonder! Good description by you and though I knew this already from having the procedure it is good that this is out there for others. It was like magic. Painless and done so rapidly...

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Who wants to have complications after cataract surgery? I applaud this Dr for even mentioning this as the Vast majority of eye Drs will never ever mention complications and present this surgery as a walk in the park. Has anyone had success treating their cataracts with a Functional Medicine/Holistic approach like Dr Kondrot's protocol? Thanks

I had my cataracts done three years ago now. SOOOOO happy with the results. I had one eye done for close vision & one for long. I did need the JAG lazer about 6 months later. All done painlessly in his office like this chap said. When I was sitting in the recovery room, the nurse bought me a cup of tea & a cheese sandwich. They removed the patch and I couldn't believe how nuclear YELLOW the cheese was or how bright all the colors were. It was great. I do have to remember to always grab my sunnies when I go outside as it's very glarey without them.

@donaldperez7981

7 ай бұрын

It's funny that you had mentioned all of that. I say this because everything that you went through, so did I. I wanted my Right eye 👁️ to be able to see up close (just in case I would lose or forget my glasses) 🤓. And for my Left eye 👁️ to see at a distance.(so that I would have the best of both worlds) to be honest with you, I desperately needed this surgery but I was afraid to have it done at the time when COVID-19 numbers were at its highest. Especially @ the hospital where it was being held; where there would be many patients that had contacted covid. All the hospital employees around me had so much gear on (because of Covid,) that they actually looked like astronauts. Anyway, it took less than 9 min. to have my surgery done only on one eye. I saw them working on my eye 👁️ while I was laying on my back on the table. I felt absolutely No! pain at all. After the surgery, they had me sit in a chair and one of the nurses wheeled me to the corner of the room and handed me a small styrofoam cup of cold Sprite and handed me five small packages of (2) of saltine crackers.

I had cataract surgery. I developed PCO 5 years later and had it successfully removed via laser in my surgeon's office. Both surgeries should be pursued if needed. The rewards are definitely worth it! This is a very good video!

@ceciliahink6611

3 жыл бұрын

I recommend eyeglasses from Walgreens before having cataract surgery with most doctors it's about the money more than your eyesight.After my cateract surgery ,,the second visit She recommended Walgreen eyeglasses.Even with my insurance I had to pay 600.00 for the Len's for both eyes.

@s1dest3p

Жыл бұрын

How do you compare your vision now after the surgery to when your vision was good because you developed a cataract? 90% as good, 75% as good, better, worse?

@meerabakshi2676

Жыл бұрын

this post gives me a good hope.

@pixelphone4457

Жыл бұрын

​@@ceciliahink6611

@helenes52

Жыл бұрын

I became legally blind because of pco. Thanks to the pandemic. All is good now

Just had the yag procedure done today! I’m excited to see the results! Had cataract surgery done in March and the film developed within a few months.

Thank you so much Dr. for the insightful information! Greatly appreciated! Never knew this before. Thank you again for taking the time to share this vital information with all of us!

This is so encouraging and extremely informative. I have recently had 2 cataract surgeries and were experiencing the exact symptoms explained. I have just returned from my DRs office being told both eyes would have to have this surgery. I had great concerns fear and even questioned even

Thank you for this. Very interesting. I am having my initial and hopefully only surgery later this years. Praying there are no complications ... Again, thanks.

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it goes well...let me know how it went after.

Never got PCO and it's been about 10 years since my cataract surgery but I know a friend who got it but it was easily corrected.My surgery has been absolutely amazing -recommended it to another friend instead of laser correction and he had splendid results as well.

Time for me to make an appointment. Thank you for the EXCELLENT information! There is no doubt that this is what's going on with my eyes.

I came across your channel and lucky to be educated by you. You are absolutely amazing and informative about the cataract I had my eye ( cataract) surgery a year ago. Thank you for being on UTUBE. Looking forward to seeing more of you, thank you sir…! Subscribed.

I'm getting ready to have surgery and of course nervous with questions. This post surgery information was very helpful to me. Thanks doctor for the advice and explanation. .

I had my first cataract surgery when I was 47. My second one before I turned 55. Fortunately, over 20 years later still doing well.

Thank you...this is exactly what is happening to my right eye. The specialist confirmed this yesterday and I wait for the laser treatment. Your explanation was beautifully clear!

I have had cataract surgery, but didn’t know about this. Thank you for this information.

I had the laser done a week or two after the surgery. My capsule was cloudy after surgery and I had the laser done. This happened for both eyes. It was remarkable, like having your windshield cleaned on your car. Instant results with a laser flash. I would not call this a complication because it was part of the aftercare on a followup visit. I got my vision restored to 20-25 like when I was in my 20’s.

@valensiyagames

2 жыл бұрын

That's good to know. I had my surgery done 5 days ago, and after day 2 my eyes cleared up really nice, but by day 4 i couldn't go outside because the fog created such a strong glare I can't see more than a foot in front of me. I"m hoping it's this and nothing more serious tbh.

@marierivera5842

Жыл бұрын

@@valensiyagames did you get your eyes cleared up also I just had my right eye done and same thing day 4 post op so cloudy I hope it's just this also

@daulatsarnobat3326

Жыл бұрын

...i too had a YAG done 4 wks of the primary surgery but still the haze persisted. A second opinion a mth later indicated leftover cortical tissue/cells/debri. A retinal scan and examination stands completely ok except for the leftover cortical debri. The primary surgeon maintains the same will bodily dissolve with time while the other surgeon suggests a Pars plana victretomy. Its 3 mths to to the right eye surgery to date. meantime i am on eye drops for a little elevated iop (28) . i want to avoid a second surgery. Can a way be suggested? is it true @ bodily dissolution of the left over cortical cells ? How long do i wait? i have a vision in the operated eye but continues to be hazy.....

@abundantlyclear

Жыл бұрын

I having the exact same problem. Had the right one done. It is clear now. Then immediately after the right one was cleared up, the left one is very cloudy. That procedure is coming up soon. Looking forward, to glasses I don't have to take off every few minutes. I wish they had offered me the mono, or the lenses to see up close. I thought I was going to be glasses free. Nope! After this next procedure, I look forward to glasses that are to the max, with blue blocking, also. Not long from now, I have to take a driver's eye test, in a new state. At 72, the problem keep coming, yet there is less money available. Is there a chance that these lenses can fog up again?

This was very interesting. I have had cataract surgery on both eyes, one year apart. I am 80 years old. The left eye was done first and the result was brilliant. The right eye, however, now starts to burn when I get tired. I will be watching for any signs of blurring just in case I have this problem. I wasn't warned about the possibility when the surgery was done. Thanks so much for the heads up on it.

I couldn't understand what was going on with my right eye after surgery. It's been going on now for about 4 months but 2 months ago I was called in for a 1 year follow up so come tomorrow I will find out what you talked about I'm sure. You set my mind at ease and now I'm not freaking out in silence. I have a very blurry vision mostly on top continuing to the bottom of my right eye. Thank you and I'll see tomorrow in the right, hopefully.

My goodness. You've hit the nail on the head with what I am experiencing. I have a blurry spot in my eye and it's most disconcerting. I will be discussing this with my eye doctor.

It scares me hearing the word "complication". PCO is new cells growing over where the surgery was, and very common with surgery in other parts of body, not only just with cataract eye surgery. My optometrist explained PCO to me in my recent annual eye exam. Your explanation and info is very clear, thank you for the video.

Had laser on one eye. Great result. Then came COVID, and I was leary about having the other eye done. Will check with my opthalmologist soon to see if it's safe to have the procedure done on the other eye. Your explanation and calm voice made a difference for me. Thanks for your help. 🐾

@ruffian2952

Жыл бұрын

Never mind your reservations. Get it done.

@karenkaplin1989

3 ай бұрын

The sooner the better chance of an excellent result.Good Luck.Karen

I accidentally happened across your video. Thank you!!! My cataract surgeries are nearly 2 years old, but my vision has slowly gotten worse since then. I have an eye appt next week and will definitely be discussing a PCO. Thank you again!

Thanks for the subtitles! Good for the hearing challenged, as also those who are stumped by the accent. Thank you for this educative video. 👍🏻❤️🙏

I developed PCO after cataract surgeriy in my right eye. The treatment (YAG ) was amazing. NO PAIN whatsoever and brilliant crystal clear vision straight afterwards. Thank you so much for your explanation. I've had corneal grafts. My corneal speciaist did the eye which hasn't developed the PCO and it was so different to the right eye cataract surgery which was performed by a different doctor. He seemed to come down from the top if the iris. The other doc came from the side.

@lorinajustus1054

2 жыл бұрын

I am have cataract surgery and the dr wants to put a stent for my glaucoma cause of my pressure.cwn you

@lorinajustus1054

2 жыл бұрын

Can you address the stent for galcoma

Great news to hear about this. It is something i will watch for because i would have assumed it was just going to take longer to get rid of the cloudiness

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

Ask your eye doctor about it

You provide a great service. This is awesome. Had my surgery a few months ago and I noticed some cloudiness is back. I don’t see as clear as I did right after surgery. I will definitely check with my doctor. He is great. Thank you for the informative video

That’s exactly what I experienced and just had my second YAG procedure. My vision is so clear. You explanation is perfect.

Thank you for this very informative bv video IT makers me feel beter for my incoming cataract surgery 😊God Bless is all ❤

Thank you. You explained this very well. I wish I knew this before I had my cataract surgery. It’s been 2 years and I’ve been bothered with blurred vision on my Right eye and thinking that I needed new stronger glasses. I’ve been told before when I had my checkup one month after surgery that the reading is varied with each eye. I made appointment with Optometry for vision check on the 12th of Jan and was told about the opacity on both eyes but the Right eye is more than the left and YAG Capsulotomy is the only way to clear the opacity. And no, unfortunately it can’t be treated with any medication. I was referred to Ophthalmology and the procedure was done on the 19th of January on the Rt. eye. The procedure went well. Was discharge with prescription for eye drops. My vision is good now. Will go for follow up appointment with my optometrist after 4 weeks.

My surgeon was just telling me about the bag that holds the lens might become cloudy so this was an excellent in-depth explanation of what to expect. Thanks!

Thank you so much. My friend just had her second eye done completing her cataract surgery in both eyes. I probably won't share this with her unless of course she begins experiencing this PCO. I pray 🙏🏻 she's among the 50-80% who don't ever experience PCO.

This happened to me a few months after my cataract surgery. I thought my cataracts returned. My eye doctor told me that can’t happen and I had developed a milky substance on my lens, and it happened to some people and not others. He fixed it with a laser, which worked perfectly, all like you described.

I had my cataracts removed, after about 1 and 1/2 years later I have PCO and will soon be having the YAG lazier treatment done! Thank you So much for really explaining it so I understand it. Lazor sounded scary at first to me!

@Itsme-ni9jk

Жыл бұрын

How did it go ?

To be clear is the best capacity of a teacher.

Loving your funny graphics! This gives me even more confidence in your excellent, informative video.

Thank you for this important information presented so well !!👏

I had a PCO in both eyes about 2 years after my cataract surgery. The laser procedure was quick and painless.

I had cataract surgery a few months back . I also recently got eye lift surgery . My doctor mentioned this laser PCO surgery . I am having it performed the 20 th of June. Thanks for explaining how it is done ! Thanks for your info !

Thank you very very informative. I'm at a complete loss as to why my doctor never explained the up and downsides were. I was not given any options as to which lens would be best for me. Now have a hazy eye after the surgery Thank you for giving me the tools to have it corrected Mike

Makes me feel a bit more confident, thank you!

@GoodOptometryMorning

2 жыл бұрын

you're welcome

You have put me at ease to have this repair procedure done. I am scheduled for the surgery in a week. My eye has that classic haze after the original cataract surgery three years ago Yes, the symptoms are similar to the cataract. A light was shined in my eye and I was asked to read the lines on the chart, past the light. I said , " What chart??" I am hopeful to have 20/20 with glasses once again. It was a blessing to be able to read and pursue my art. The books and water color paints are waiting for me. I am grateful this surgery is available.

@patriciaclark7342

2 жыл бұрын

bravoooooo

I am so glad I ran across this , I had both eyes done a year ago , 4 months apart , I’ve been having these symptoms n was worried I was going blind , I go back for my yearly checkup in April n I will surely mention this to him , I pray if it is I can get laxer n get this fixed . Prayers please 🙏🏻🙏🏻n thank you all .

I am having this secondary surgery next week. I did not realize it was so common. Thank God they have treatment for this and it is a relatively non invasive quick procedure…thank you for your video and explaining so completely what it is and what to expect..

I had my first cataract surgery completed and at first all seemed fine, then after a few months I realized that my eyesight was beginning to get a little cloudier......I was due for a follow up review from my eye doctor and when I met him I told him of this issue and he arranged for the treatment that you described in your video.....it only took less than 10 minutes and my eyesight was restored and it is now nearly six months later and I have still got very clear vision again......hoping that this continues for me and I would recommend anyone needing this procedure to go and have it done.

I’m having yag surgery tomorrow. Glad I watched this video. Thank you.

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Let me know how it turns out.

@rocksun955

3 жыл бұрын

How is your vision now??

Thanks for explaining this more clearly than my Dr. did. I’m scheduled for this procedure in January.

Thanks very informative . I’m going on 7 years after cataract surgery no problems but also had glaucoma using Travatan drops . It’s a great education and understand the importance of checking eye pressure . It is joy to see clearly every day 👍🇨🇦🇺🇸

Well ! I developed this complication and had the laser treatment. I am good now . Thank you !

Thank you for the simple explanation!

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

My vision improved dramatically after double bypass surgery to "perfect vision". I attributed that to the improvements in my blood pressure due to much better circulation. My vision slowly deteriorated over ten years but was still much improved over pre cardiac surgery. Recently, I had cataract surgery in both eyes and my vision improved to better than "perfect" or about 20/10. It was amazing. Six months later I am experiencing some of the blurry vision and cloudiness you describe. This happens mostly due to lack of sleep. My doctor said the cataract surgery would not remove the floaters but in my case it did except a few have returned but not many. I am a little overdue for a follow-up exam and will certainly mention this video to my doctor.Thank you for posting this most informative information. God Bless.

What a lovely video. I wish I had seen it earlier. I had catatact surgery 2 years ago, and have been seeing cloudy vision while reading the newspaper for the past couple of momths. Visited the same hospital yesterday and got my YAG laser done today. I'm really glad that my vision is perfect now. So much so, that i am able to read stuff on my laptop without reading glasses. Till now, after the cataract surgery, I was using +1.5 reading glasses only for laptop browsing, though i could read books and stuff on my mobile phone without glases. Now after YAG laser on my dominant eye, I'm able to read stuff on my laptop too. I am delighted.

I had exactly what you described. My doctor didn't name it, but he correct it in his office in just a few minutes. My reason for going back in though, was double vision, not just cloudy. I am fine again!

It happened to me about 2 months after cataract surgery and my doc performed the laser (YAG) in his office. My vision was clear within hours after. Thanks for your explanation of what happened!

Have developed cloudiness within a week of surgery, seeing the Dr. in a few days. Description fits perfectly, we’ll see. No pun intended.

Going through this right now. Thank you for your clear explanation.

Thank you for the information doctor. I had cataract surgery one month ago. The right eye went well but the left eye became very blurry within the two weeks of my follow up visit. My doctor said there was a laser procedure he could do to fix it, but my fear was the mono focal lens would somehow be able to fall into my eye through the hole the laser would make in the back of the capsule! Thank you so much for explaining the process and what it's called. Not every eye doctor will take the time to explain it in terms the lay person can understand!

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gayle, your doctor is talking about this YAG laser procedure. You are not at risk for the lens implant falling through the hole.

@gayleskees5101

3 жыл бұрын

@@GoodOptometryMorning My eyes were great and I only needed glasses to read fine print before the cataract surgery. So to be faced with not seeing well at all, everything is hazy and blurry, it's pretty scary. I'm so glad I found your video on the YAG laser procedure!

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

@@gayleskees5101 Yes it can be scary to see well and then have it get worse again. I hope it goes well.

Thank you for your very clear and informative explanation. I have a friend who is experiencing that POC condition you refer to if the cataract surgery. She had the Alcon Vivity lens inserted. Is there any correlation between the type of lens and the propensity to develop POC?

Yes I must do this on both eyes, 6 months after surgery, plus crinkling of the capsule, so now need to go back. Thanks for the clear description. The doc I saw said we're going to poke holes in your eye with a laser. Didn't inspire much confidence. Thank you for your clarity.

Thank you for the information. I haven’t had this done yet will probably need in a year or so, just not ready yet, so I’ve been told. I will definitely ask about this!

Thanks for a very informative video. I had cataract surgery 23 days ago -- sight in my right eye is fine (wonderful, really) but sight in my left eye is cloudy, and although the colours are brighter, my acuity of vision in that eye is actually worse than it was before the surgery. I will be going for my one-month post-op check-up and will mention the possibility of posterior capsular opacification to my doctor. I know you do not intend for your video to be taken as a substitute for a diagnosis, but i am grateful that i now know what to ask about.

@anniepatra7159

Жыл бұрын

Whai is the cost of this fter laser? And what do they do in this part? Open the eye? Or only put the laser?

Thank you for your clear explanation doctor. Much appreciated. God bless you

@GoodOptometryMorning

2 жыл бұрын

you are welcome

Thank you so much for this video. I have just recently found out that I have a cateract..it is not yet big enough to require surgery but will most likely at some point. It can be very overwhelming but this puts it into perspective in a way that is informative and in terms that are easily understood. I also have severe maxular degeneration and significant vision loss. My eye specialist is running tests and we are in the beginning stages yet. K owing that there is information lime this ease my mind a bit. Very well done. I have just subscribed...as someone who is big on research for a better understanding I am looking forward to watching more of your videos.

Thank you…very precise in the explanation of symptoms that I am experiencing!!!

I'm glad I came upon your site as I have minor clouding and with a film at the back of the eye on the retina. My ophthalmologist said I must have the Cataract surgery before he can do his surgery for the problem at the back of the eye. Not looking forward to either of these types of surgeries at 74. While it is not worth an operations now I will eventually need them as my vision worsens.

@ShellL

2 жыл бұрын

Cataract Surgery is truly a non event for the patient, as far as recovery, pain or downtime. Sometimes minor discomfort for a day (I had none), My surgeon provided big dark glasses to wear outside or using screens for a short time as your eyes can be sensitive to bright light. I was 69 when I had mine done & had the laser surgery about 18 months later. I did have to have my drivers licences changed to “No glasses required” though as my long sight was when I was young & is again fantastic. About two years after surgery my eyesight changed. I had difficulty driving at night & lots of floaters before the laser surgery. I had literally no reaction with the laser surgery except that my vision improved instantly, though my bank account reduced sadly. However you only have the two eyes so guard them carefully. I hope this helps you to make up your mind. I have had many surgeries over the years with all of the usual hospital stays & aftercare. Aside from taking longer these two surgeries were more of a doctors visit both times although I’m sure the actual Doctor had his hands full. There was no anaesthesia or pain meds for the laser surgery & no General Anaesthesia for the Cataract surgery. They used some light Anaesthesia but no pain meds after. I will mention that I HATE anyone near my eyes & wasn’t very happy the first time for that reason but the next session I was reading while I waited & completely calm. Same for laser.

@benth162

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShellL Interestingly enough I am going to see my Ophthalmologist today to discuss whether it is the right time to proceed with the lens replacement aspect of my eye care. This had already been scheduled two days ago. Interesting synchronicity..... thanks I need that !

Yes I’ve had the laser surgery for PCO. It went completely well & took only 5-10’. Was also done in doc office. Definitely needed to be done.

Good, short, clear video ! thanks a bunch.

Great information that a lay person can understand. Having surgery soon and you gave answered all my questions and fears. Thank you. Will pass this on.

@GoodOptometryMorning

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it could help

Yes it happened to me. Went back to my surgeon and she fixed it right away.., just like you said. Thanks for the video!!

@GoodOptometryMorning

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

This was quite good! I was pleased that you corrected the term “complication” with “common occurrence” or similar language as PCO is NOT a complication to be clear. Then you again called it a complication again.😕

Great explanation. Will eventually have to have cataract surgery so this definitely helped set expectations, especially the %age of pts that encounter this after initial cataract surgery.

I've had yag pi done. For glaucoma. Now I'll be going in for cataract surgery. This information is really useful.

I underwent cataract surgery for left eye two years back and there was s blurred vision after one year. They did Lazer and now vision is fine. Exactly same thing was explained by you. Thank you

Thank you for this information. I'm about to have cataract surgery, and if this should occur afterwards, it's so good to know what it is and that it can be treated fairly easily.

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@rgruenhaus

2 жыл бұрын

As long as what is happening with your eyes is the same thing that needs YAG!

I am considering cataract surgery as advised by my eye specialist. Your video was MORE than helpfull and I thank you VERY much for this information. I am female aged 76.

Thanks for your information. I recently had the surgery and so far I have not had any difficulties. Reporting from Barbados

I just now found this video! How interesting and explanations were so exact and clear!! I had multi focal lens put in my right eye last September. I thought my vision was not clear so my surgeon went back in during December and repositioned the lens. He also had the retina doctor first remove some macular fluid because it was coming over and around to the front?. Now this past July I had my left eye done but opted for the basic lens instead Simple with no issues like my right eye!!

@sandrawatson4261

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you for the information. May I suggest if you don’t mind to Please also include simple diagram of the eye anatomy, like where is the iris, cornea,etc. It would be helpful to non medical oriented people. I was trying to follow your very quick verbal eye anatomy but very vague. Added informations would be helpful. Thank you 🙏

Very informatic,clear and precise. Thanks

Live and work in Brazil. Had cataract surgery 9 years ago in the USA. During the last 4-5 years my sight became more and more clouded to the point where I could no longer drive safely at night. Like many "tough" guys, I stay away from doctors and meds. Finally went in for an eye exam 4 days ago. Yea PCO big time... had never heard of it. He did the yag lazer. About 3 minutes each eye and WOW! left his office with eye sight of when I was 17... I'm 71. Absolutely amazing! Thanks for the vid.

My daughter (32 years old) had uveitis and had to have cataract surgery to both eyes. She had cataract surgery to the left eye in 2006 but developed secondary cataract a year later. A YAG was done but the vision deteriorated until it was at 6/60. This vision was maintained until today. Cataract surgery was performed on her right eye in 2008 and that eye developed a secondary cataract. YAG was done but the eye never recovered and she is blinded in this eye. Doctors advised not to do anything as the uveitis might flare and the other eye might also be affected. Cataract surgery is straight forward for those with no other diseases but for those with uveitis, you must be very careful!

@jillmiller9886

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your daughter. Hopefully she was tested for HLA-B27+ (genetic extra protein that rides on the white blood cells and attacks entire body. Uveitis is a hallmark symptom. Guessing you must already know this but if not …If she has this Human Leukocyte Antigen she should have a rheumatologist and be on meds to try to slow chronic progressive damage to her joints, eyes, lungs, kidneys, and her whole body frankly. Best of luck to her!

Very informative. I appreciate you taking the time to explain this procedure so "clearly." lol! Thanks again.

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks so much for an excellent direct clarification of a common complication after cataract surgery. I have an appointment next week because of this development after 3 years of having cataract surgery. I was wondering about the physiology behind what was happening & you cleared up so many questions that I had. I go for regular checkups & the doctor had noted that there was some formation of what you had discussed. It has continued to become more cloudy, & I was prepared to ask many questions. You have also made me more confident to continue with this surgery. Thanks so much!!!! I hope you have a good Optometry Day!!! 🤩

Thank you for this information, I never knew this, i've had surgery 5 months now.. i will definitely keep this in thoughts as my time progresses.

I had my left eye done in August and after surgery it was amazing to see clear again...but after month I started to have very heavy eye...itchy and a bit of blurry vision ... actually my appointment to see my doctor is this week...thanks for the very informative video. God bless your work

@rgruenhaus

2 жыл бұрын

god programming exhibit A! No god we trust!

Exactly my case. My PCO happened a couple of years after cataract surgery. A capsulotomy was performed and voila, my eye is not cloudy anymore.

I’m planning cataract surgery soon . Your presentation was very helpful. I am feeling more hopeful for a good outcome. Thank you so much.

Thank you for explaining this. Have a good day too.

Thank you most interesting.I have just had my right eye done 1st March. So far so good. Thank you again God bless.

@ofeliaaquino5093

3 жыл бұрын

Dr. I GOING TO MY CATARACT SURGERY ON THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY, PLEACE SOME ADVISE. THANKS A LOT, VERY INFORMATIVE.

@GoodOptometryMorning

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I had the lot done over a period of 3 months last year. Six weeks between each eye for the lens replacement and at the check up for the second eye I had the laser for the first eye. Six weeks after that I had the second laser on the remaining eye. Brilliant job Lions Eye Institute. No bifocals slowing me down coming down staircases, better all round vision on the road, immensely improved colour appreciation. Everything's better and safer.

Helpful. When you first said 20 to 50% that was really scary. But the treatment is so straightforward, and because of the lens construction being firm itself it really doesn’t need that capsule back there anyway although it does need some some of it to hold it in place it doesn’t need all of it. Thanks

Thank you for the clear explanation. My cataract is growing so will have to go through the proceeding sometime. Makes me less scared