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@freemann2432

9 ай бұрын

I have chronic Uveitis that is connected to my autoimmune condition and I have cataracts to, can I have successful cataract surgery?

@braddunbar5976

9 ай бұрын

How about a video on how the surgeon/ eye doctor decide if I'm a good candidate for monovision.

@robertfong-mow7235

8 ай бұрын

Hi Michelle. Can you do a video on why monofocal iol's is recommended for eyes with commordities ( hope I got this correct ) like diabetic retnopathy and glaucoma? Have you ever seen success with multifocal iol's and these conditions?

@halloherb

8 ай бұрын

Dr. Lee. Excellent video on "unhappy after cataract surgery." I am in this camp but may be influenced by a massive amount of floaters (asteroid) that need to be removed through a vitrectomy. In one of your future videos, could you address vitrectomies, their pros and cons and what impact floaters have on the quality of vision after cataract surgery. Many thanks. Herb

@batshevanivylerner8582

8 ай бұрын

when you have a patient who only wants a monofocal (same focal point in both eyes), how do you pick what distance to set the focal point?

This is a very brave action to allow folks who are unhappy with Cataract surgery to be able to voice their extreme dissatisfaction. Frankly I'm happy with my early diagnosis and since I'm still 20/20 with glasses, I will leave well enough alone. That said, I'm cutting all added sugars and carbs from my diet and have heard so many positive results that includes eye health. I am upset mostly that the VA Eye Clinic never mentioned anything to help avoid worsening or improving symptoms. This is why we go to KZread and channels like this one. A MAJOR thumbs up and of course I subscribed to this channel.

@godsdozer

4 күн бұрын

carnivore for 2 years now. My vision has improved.

I am thrilled with the results of cataract surgery. Have high myopia and wore contact lenses since 1968 (first non-gas permeable and later rigid gas permeable). I did quite a bit of research before cataract surgery and also discussed my expectations with the doctor. Up to 95% of my life is reading books and documents and computer work and I wanted to be able to do that without glasses. I said I would be willing to wear glasses to drive, if necessary. I went with monovision IOL implants with one eye corrected for near and the other for distance. I knew I would have no problems because my contact lenses were fitted that same way and I had worn them for decades. I now have 20/25 OU and I don't need glasses to drive. Every day I wake up and don't have to reach for eyeglasses or insert contact lenses is a blessing. My life now is so much better.

@deborahd8651

8 ай бұрын

What lenses did you have implanted?

@ckp2ator389

4 ай бұрын

Was there any consideration as to which eye went for distance and which for near? It seems having the same set up would be successful but my surgeon doesn't seem to take that into account: wants to do my weaker eye first, and set it up for distance (this eye was actually better for near) and do a mini-monovision with the second surgery by setting the stronger eye (naturally better for far) for near.

@shobhnakapoor1399

4 ай бұрын

​@ckp2ator389 the dominant eye is set for far vision. It sounds like you don't know what that is. Please research it. My left eye is weaker ie had a higher minus prescription but it is actually the dominant eye. So the left eye would be corrected for distance vision

@ckp2ator389

4 ай бұрын

@@shobhnakapoor1399 Yeah, I later saw that dominant eye is not necessarily the one better at distance. It's the one that the brain chooses, generally they say for right handed people it's the right eye, but not true in every case. I'm going to do a couple of the self-tests (e.g., look at centered object with both eyes, then cover each eye separately, which eye sees object). Thanks for the correction. Did you end up getting monovision with your surgery?

@Maggie-tr2kd

3 ай бұрын

@@deborahd8651 Left eye: Alcon SN60WF; Right eye: Johnson & Johnson DCB00. My right eye (my dominant eye) is corrected for distance and my left eye is corrected for near. Had left eye surgery first in 2018 with right eye surgery in 2021. Still absolutely thrilled with results. Your situation may be different as each patient must be evaluated on a number of different variables.

I had my cataracts removed and after consulting with the doctor and making the decision I went with the standard lens that insurance pays. All I wanted was to have good distance vision and I did not mind reading glasses. I got results far better than I ever had as I had extreme far sightedness. At +6.00 in the right eye and a +6.25 with +3.00 on the bifocal to my last exam at 20/20 in the right eye for distance and 20/25 in the left eye at distance I am blown away by the improvement in my life. I have also been rather light sensitive and to degree I am still a bit but nothing a cheap pair of sunglasses won't handle. This is so strange for me as I had glasses since I was 3 years old and at 66 years old to suddenly not need then 90% of the time is just something I never expected. I always figured if the operation could achieve a reduction int he weight of my glasses to a +2.00 to +3,00 I would have been completely satisfed but to get the clarity and having NO issues with glare at night I have with my rebuilt eyes this is so awesome. When I had the final exam last week and the doctor told me see you next year I was so happy I shook his hand.

I had cataract surgery in 2018 and I'm extremely happy with the result. I was a contact lens wearer from the mid-60s and I'm beside myself to not need glasses to see. I went with the lens' to see in the distance. I had been using readers prior to this and didn't mind still using readers. My vision is nearly 20-20.

I had cataract surgery 18 months ago. I am very dissatisfied with my vision. I have much difficulty with my ability to read and my distance vision is much less than I had before surgery. My doctor says everything looks fine but I can't see very well. I don't know if it was worth it. So many people say they can see much better. I cannot.

@hollyhindle5656

6 ай бұрын

me too 😭 i regret having it done

@joannegreen9579

6 ай бұрын

Me too. I saw better before with my glasses

@sandrasilver4554

5 ай бұрын

I developed ptosis.

@catalinamunoz8906

5 ай бұрын

Very unhappy with my cataract surgery my vision after surgery is 20/40 I fill very unsecure driving at night time can't see well anought. Also can't read they prescribe glasses but is worse😢

@edwardstipp8145

5 ай бұрын

Comments make me wonder...shud I go thru with my surgery scheduled for end of January....

You have a wonderfully honest, natural and clear way of communicating. Thank you.

in may 2023 had cataract surgery. my left eye was the worst and was told i was almost blind with the cataracts. both eyes were done about 2 weeks apart. surgery felt as if it was about 15 minutes. i am 71 years old and my vision is just about perfect. nothing hurts at the operation , get it done you will love the results

My eyes re adjusting to the light has been the worst part of my surgery, because nothing is consistent. My doctor said that everyone heals differently so I take it day by day. Nothing else I can do.

@maralee3316

2 ай бұрын

My eyes were extremely photosensitive after keratectomies and cataract removal. Outside I was almost totally blind. Even the darkest of sunglasses didn't help enough that I could walk independently on a sunny day. This lasted weeks and I was becoming very anxious that I'd never adjust. Now, almost a year later, my eyes have readjusted to light. Hang in there.

Thanks Michelle, I think the final point is one of the most important, both for patients and for doctors!

I had my vision corrected for cataracts in July 2022 (multi-focal IOL in both eyes - July 2022), age 50. After cataract surgery my vision was terrible, not clear/crisp at any distance, blurry, full of obstructing floaters (like looking through soup), nighttime halos and starbursts so bad that I cannot drive, and overall not great. I saw better before the surgery while wearing glasses or contacts. It took a year of complaining to my doctor before being assured that Lasik would “correct” my already “corrected” vision, but not he halos and starbursts. After having Lasik, nothing has changed. There is no consistency in my vision, it just sucks all the time. I now have to wear 3 different glasses (prescription distance, readers 1.25 & 3.0) after being told I could "throw my glasses away after cataract surgery." There was no "wow" moment for me. My eyes always feel strained, they burn every night, and I always feel like I'm wearing irritating contacts that I just want to take out...but I can't because this is just my crappy vision now. It has been a frustrating year that has negatively impacted the enjoyment of my life. I feel like I've had some horrible accident or illness that has left me with impaired vision. I regret having the surgeries and I wish I didn't do it. I'm going to other doctors to hopefully fix this disaster. So many promises not fulfilled...I want my money back.

@jerryknapp6175

8 ай бұрын

identical story here. I spent close to $8k and told I wouldn't need glasses at all. I cant see up close, I can't see clearly at a distance. Shadows, Daylight, etc awful and I no longer can drive at night and during winter, that is 4:30 pm. I am 57 and really messed up. Why is there no recourse available? or is there?

@sunnydee154

7 ай бұрын

@@jerryknapp6175 Gosh, I feel the same way...my depth perception is terrible - can't see close or far in one eye, because my doctor told me that I should get the multi-focal lens , even though it was only in my left eye....can't drive at all! 😡 I am hoping to have my lens taken out and a straight lens to correct nearsightedness (like my other eye), be the replacement. But, I am really concerned about the risks...oh, also, see almost double at times with my left eye..I feel like I got duped, because they talked me into this lens...wish I had listened to my gut and not gotten the multi-focal lens... 😢

@cwilliams526

6 ай бұрын

Well at least I'm glad to see I'm not alone I had my left eye done in September and I wish I would not have I was seeing better before the surgery now I can't see far or close up and reading is a problem along with the sunlight and my eyes constantly burn I have an appointment coming up I'm almost sure they got the power wrong on my lens I was supposed to get my right eye done but I canceled the appointment I feel so lost it wasn't what I was expecting...

@Crash911CPR

6 ай бұрын

I have the regular cataract surgery done. Not the lasix. I was able to see things close up really well but things far away were blurred after about 6 ft. After the surgery, My close-up vision is horrible. I have to use a strong pair of reading glasses and my far away vision is better but it's still blurry. I'm sorry I ever got the surgery. Now I have to wear regular glasses and readers. It's a pain in the arse.

@curmudgeon632

6 ай бұрын

@@Crash911CPR I totally understand what you're going through. It is a really terrible situation that could have been avoided if your doctor(s) was completely honest with you. Doctors don't tell you of the awful dark side of cataract surgery, they only tell you how wonderful your life is going to be after the procedure and that you'll be so happy and can throw your glasses away (that's what they told me). None of it is true. I still need prescription glasses that still aren't great AND I also go between different power readers depending on what I'm doing: 1.5 power for general up close and 3.0 power for anything really small that I'm working on right in front of my eyes. It is truly a frustrating way to live considering I was perfectly fine prior to surgery. Having cataract surgery, multi-focal premium IOL implants in both eyes, has made my vision worse than before and my doctor just doesn't give a crap. They got their money (mostly insurance $) and they'd rather "complaining/unhappy" patient just go away rather than deal with them. What they're doing should be illegal.

Appreciate Your channel. I am happy again with my cataract surgery from 2 years ago.. I used a good younger doctor here in Arizona. We did the upgraded Toric lens. Best vision I have had since I was 8 years old. I am 55 now. No longer need glasses for distance or reading which is wonderful. Unfortunately 3 month ago I had a detachment of the Retina. I got another surgeon to fix that with a vitrectomy. She did a good job. I have the good post cataract surgery vision once again..

@sunnydee154

7 ай бұрын

Oh dear, that is my biggest fear - is a detached retina, especially with my glaucoma. Was it very painful? I'm sorry you had to go through that!

Excellent presentation, done with the reapect for the older generation. Thank you!

I’m 72 and heading toward surgery sometime in the next year or so. This was very helpful.

After you said "expectations" it made me really stop and ask myself how I truly feel now after my surgery and ya know....I think I'll be just fine! THANK YOU! I needed to be reminded of that :)

I liked your video, but I almost passed it by because of the picture. You are far classier than the picture suggests! I say this as a YT fan.

Welcome back Dr. Lee! My grandmother, who only understands Chinese, will be having cataract surgery soon, but doesn't understand what it is. Do you think you could make a video about cataracts and cataract surgery in Chinese?

Thankyou for being informative about how some people aren’t happy after surgery I hope to be one who is satisfied I’m having my left eye done in 2weeks and my right eye soon after I’m looking forward to being able to see things I haven’t seen for years with my new lenses

I saw so many ad experiences on the internet that i didnt want to get my cataracts done. Finally did them on 12/03/23 and couldn't be happier. Just did the basic lens that is covered by Medicare. No issues, other than some wierd flashing the first 4 to 6 weeks from bright light entering from the sides behing my glasses lenses. I did lenses for close and distance with glasses, just like I've been since 3rd grade.

I had surgery several years ago and soon after had vision problems. Doctor never really addressed. I finally went to Boston Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. They told me that the lenses of the cataracts were dirty and I need to have laser surgery to clean the lenses off. I’m very disappointed that nobody has ever addressed this before. Thank you so much.

Very helpful presentation. Thank you Dr Lee.

Thank you for sharing your experiences. It's very helpful info.

Thank you Dr. Lee for the helpful information. I am 62 and chose the Pan Optics Tri focal lens for my cataract lens exchange. The distance, medium and most of the close range vision was inferior to my non-operative eye with regard to focus. That lens has been exchanged for a Vivity lens with the same results: poor focus with no improvement over weeks. I am scheduled for the 2nd eye procedure in about 3 weeks. I don't want to keep exchanging IOL's for something new. I have never had a LASIK procedure. Can I "dial-in" the focus with that after these Vivity lenses have "settled-in"?

I have found this information extremely useful as I am going to have this op'. It's made me more knowledgeable on the 'after -effects' Now I can discuss with my doctor on type of lense etc. Very many thanks.

Hi folks, it's a big decision and I'd like to help. I had my surgery 1 day ago and I can see brilliant. Everyone's luck will very, but I did all I could to maximize my chances. I picked the top surgeon in my area, I paid as much extra as he said he wanted for the extra stuff to maximize my chances. I spend may be 100 hours on research, I made them triple check all the measurement's, I figured out exactly what I want from my surgery and triple communicated it to my surgeon. Things can still go wrong, but that's when you want the best surgeon at your side. If everything goes perfect a monkey can do this, but when there's a problem with your eye only a great surgeon will save you. And don't forget about the greatest surgeon of them all watching over you!!! Good luck and I hope your surgery turns out better than mine.

Doctor Lee, I've seen a couple videos on new accommodating lenses that are in trials. As I understand it, the muscles that allow for natural focusing atrophy by the late 50s. So what good does it do to have accommodating IOL lenses that depend on those muscles? It seems that such lenses are ripe for unhappy results.

I appreciate your honesty and sincerity. I wish you were my doctor.

Great info. THX!

Thank you for this topic. I'll be having surgery in the next couple of months and want to be prepared. This video helps!

I had PanOptix in both eyes about a year ago. I'm very satisfied now, but the first two months were hard and I had days I wish i hadn't done it. I didn't have cataracts, but decided to get the lens exchage so i could just see better without having to have multiple pairs of glasses. My vision today in 20/20 far and near, but it took 10 months to get there. I was testing 20/30 distance after the surgery, but close was already 20/20. I had a negative dysphotopsia in my left eye that took 6 to 7 months to completely clear up. I also had YAG to both eyes at 11 months - it was very easy and helped get that last little bit of distance back. Dry eye was a slight issue as well - i still use Systane drops in the morning and before bed. I still see some halos at night (especially red LEDs), but its gotten much better and doesn't bother me at all now. Best wishes to everyone out there going through the healing process.

@mindyluba9668

7 ай бұрын

Hi I just had PanOptix done in both eyes 3 weeks apart, second eye was 4 days ago. I was at the beginning of cataracts but was fed up of wearing contacts and reading glasses. Vision from far was -7 and -5.5. I am not happy right now. Distance is bad in both eyes. You say that you weren't happy after 2 months and it took 10 months to improve . From your experience does the distance get better with time? How long? I am not sure what YAG ( I did look it up) . Did your eyes improve with the Panoptix or was it because of the YAG surgery? I feel like I am making myself crazy lol reading too much. I will see my doc next week for a follow up but need to hear from someone who has been through it!! Thank you!!!

@SThompson953

6 ай бұрын

I too had Panoptics in one eye so far. Near vision is almost perfect while distance vision is blurry. I can't see leaves detail on trees 20 feet away. My nonoperated eye has better distance vision than the one with Panoptics . I'm hoping my problem will clear up. It has only been a month since surgery.

@mikethomas4210

4 ай бұрын

I had Panoptix toric lenses implanted 10 months ago. Even though this lens has considerations, the upside is well worth it. It seemed to me as time went on my vision and the ability to deal with the halos got better to where it's no longer an issue. Give it time, good luck.@@mindyluba9668

@SM-sj6lj

Ай бұрын

I had cataract surgery a year ago, and my eyes are worse than they were. I had the yag done , I got glasses and used my eye drops, I even bought expensive mascara, and my eyes are blury 90% or more of the time. I'm very unhappy with the surgery!!!! I wish there was something I could do to make my eyes better. 😢

@kickstand2438

Ай бұрын

@@SM-sj6lj In the early months, i considered going to Shannon Wong, MD to see what the options might be. Look him up here on youtube. He has a lot of cases where he has replaced lenses that people aren't happy with. I know it wouldn't be cheap, but might be worth it in the end.

After having panoptix multi-focal lenses implanted, my right eye still has residual astigmatism. I had Lasik surgery 20 years ago, and my doctor tells me this is currently impeding me having either another Lasik or a PRK procedure because of dryness in my right eye. I am using Xiidra and preservative free drops, and have tested at 475 on the cornea scale. Generally, how long will it take to bring my eye up to 500+ so that I'm eligible? I'm almost 6 months out from surgery. Thank you!

I had cataract surgery a couple of years ago and my optomoligist is a totally awesome surgeon. I had him for many years before the surgery so he knew my eyes very well and my surgery was a total success. He is still my optomoligist to this day.

Education is the best medicine in what to expect. Thank you.

Great info. Thank you.

Hi Dr. Lee, Thank you for this video. I got my cataracts removed about four months ago. I chose to go with monofocal lens, adjusted for distance. I I did not want to deal with halos/glares. And also monofocal lens is one clear lens, which is more simailar to our natural lens. I don't know if this makes any difference. I just did not want to deal with the imperfect multifocal technology. I expected perfect vision, and would not mind wearing glasses for reading. I do have very dry eyes, although things appear to be improving. My vision is not great, in that I get blurred vision. My near vision is quite poor. I never realized how much I read. I do have to wear glasses all the time just for that. I thought reading was just for reading books. But, it is for much more. My optometrist told me that dry eyes can last up to 9 months after surgery. I really do hope that the dry eyes improve, and that my vision also improve. I guess I expected too much as I heard from so many people how great their visions are after cataract removal. But, your explanation helped me to understand my feelings about the results better.

No regrets here in Seattle. Several years in and my distance implants are perfect!

I just watched your video. I had cataract surgery in 2008. Things went well at first but soon led to a detached retina. Cataract surgery is the leading cause for this not MMA or Cage Fighting. Candidates for the surgery need to know. Thank you for a presentation 😊.

Wow wonderful information so well put thank you

I had my cataract surgery about 2 weeks ago with multifocal lens on my right eye. I am only getting about 80% far, 40% mid and 10% near range vision as of now. The halo effects of lights really bothers me. I might have been at a very early stage of cataract where surgery might not have been necessary. I wish I had seen your video before the surgery. Thanks Dr Lee

@user-fe8yp1rb9m

15 күн бұрын

I was a similar situation. Early cataract in the right eye only. I also got the multi focal lens. I also see many rings around white lights. I see this at night but also during the day if it’s a bright spotlight. I’m just going to have to live with that. The focus seems to have changed slightly. I had the surgery a month ago. Initially I could see 2020 far, mid and near. I stopped wearing prescription glasses. My left eye is slightly below 2020 in distance. Very strange not to wear glasses after all these years. My new prescription correction for both eyes near and far. I’m still waiting for them to be made. Unfortunately it’s taking longer than I hoped for. Curious how the vision will be with the new glasses

Thanks for your good explanation, I feel better now.

Thanks for this information, helps to limit expectations…..I’m very interested in results of LAL surgery especially patients with astigmatism or very poor eyesight ie -7.00 or worse 🤓🔍

Very helpful video. Thanks.

Thanks for the information.

Great video. I got the Medicare generic lens several months ago in my left eye which worked great for distance but left me disoriented in mid range and hopeless as far as reading or working with my hands: essentially blind without glasses. I wanted to avoid total dependence on glasses so last week I got a multifocal lens (Vivity) on the right. Don't go for this lens if you expect perfection but my walking around vision is very good and my near vision, far from perfect, is adequate for basic needs. My distance vision is "good" in daylight but I'll definitely need corrective glasses at some point for driving at night if things don't improve. I am dissapointed that my distance vision isn't as good with Vivity as the generic. I don't feel that I'm having cognitive dissonance between the two lenses but my brain is definitely having to adjust to the cascade of new visual information now available. Finally I wish that I could have been better prepared for my current outcome. Given the out of pocket expense of multifocal lenses there should be a better way.

Good video! I opted for fixed focus lenses set for distance and had a good result. Removing the cataracts greatly improved my night vision. I was already used to wearing glasses with progressive lenses, so continuing to need glasses after cataract surgery was not a problem.

@Al-ok1lj

Ай бұрын

That’s what I plan to have done for my eyes. I don’t mind using glasses since I’ve been using them since I was a kid. I just want the cataracts removed. Multi focal lenses look so enticing but after reading comments about them such as halos and such, I’m starting to think they’re not worth it. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.

Michelle, I have been following your Channel for a long time. Your content was a great help and informed and educated me prior to my cataract surgery... I learned a lot from you and felt reassured and i opted to, and had very successful cataract surgery on both my eyes. Thanks to all your content!. I have a question relating to my wife's condition and I hope you could shed some light on it. She had a detached retina and had to have two surgeries on the same eye. After that her eye developed a severely dense cataract making her blind in that eye. Her Retina doctor told her that if the Cataract was removed, she "may develop double vision". From your experience, and all the patients you have treated, have you had cases of "double vision"? In your opinion, does it make sense for her to have that cataract removed to restore Vision in that eye? NOTE: I am aware you cannot answer definitively without seeing a patient, but I would just like to hear your experience based on statistical data and your experience with cases of double vision. Your advice / opinion will be much appreciated!... Again, thank you and best wishes. Jay C

Thanks very well explained 👍 😊❤

Thank you Dr Lee. I'm 55 and will have cataract surgery 2 months from now. You brought up some great points to think about. 😊

@rebeccadinsmore4617

Ай бұрын

Please do research. My surgery was a disaster for me. In Houston, with a well regarded doctor. Had I known, I would never have done. And $6K out of pocket. If people tell you it's 99% effective - that is a lie.

A very informative and educational video. tnx and KUDOS TO THIS CHANNEL.!!!

@MicheleLeeMD

7 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your feedback and kind words ❤

Hi Michelle. Some advice would be much appreciated. I had cataracts removed about 6 months ago(eyehance). Doc set for plano target(not what i wanted as got close up job). Docs refractive target for distance is basically there, but near and intermediate are off a cliff(N36),so got real problems .Going by defocus curves near should be about N14 or better. what's going on here???? help! Scenery is great,but I can't do my job properly..and I specifically asked to go the mypoic+mono route as they didn't think multi's were the best option,and I was worried about the dysphotopsias. ( my firt preference was synergy/panoptix as they are the ones that are decent near-VA wise in my line of work)

Not unhappy, but surprised. My right eye was operated on last week and the left will be operated on next week. I was happy with the new lens, but surprised that I had a larger field of vision with my new lens... like a wide-angle lens vs. a normal one. My surgeon said that I was extremely far-sighted, so I am not certain if that is the reason. Should be interesting after the second surgery.

I had both eyes done some years ago. Between the first and second operation the lens idea changed and lens with a yellow tint were used. Consequently colours are different depending on if I look through the left or right eye.

Post Op I have blinding glare from any overhead light or natural sunshine now. I have to wear glasses with the attached solar shield to block the glare. Night or day. Maybe this will help your listeners. Thanks Dr Lee for your informative videos. I’ve learned a lot from you.

@tommckinney1489

3 ай бұрын

Me too!

About a year ago, I had cataract surgery with the PanOptix lens implanted. I had HIGH expectation, but my vision has been so blurry that I have had to move my chair closer to the TV and increase the type font whenever I use the computer to send or receive e-mail or read anything on my iPad / Kindle reader. I had YAG surgery, but that didn't help. I've seen a couple of eye doctors who examined my eyes and said everything looks good with the PanOptix lens implant. My ophthalmologist and optician have told me that my blurry vision is from dry eye. I use eye drops, but they don't help much. Unless I want to go through the risk of lens replacement, there is nothing more that can be done.

@janeparker7918

3 ай бұрын

I had the same experience. Wish I did not get PanOptix!

I thought we needed a new tv and nearly bought one but my cataract surgery appointment came up and yo and behold it wasn't the TV that was out of focus it was my eyeballs. Fantastic get it done.

I had cataract surgery in 2017 and I am very happy with the results. I opted for the multi focal lens. In addition to being nearsighted i also became reliant upon more and more powerful reading glasses. Prior to the surgery, i already struggled with glare when driving at night. Was especially bad if the road was wet. Part of this may have been the type of cataracts that I had. They were a main cataract surrounded by a ring of other cataractd.

Dr. Lee, what about toric lenses? Do Toric lenses allow me to see up close?

This was very helpful information. I got full range lens 5 years ago and have struggled ever since. None of my doctors mentioned dry eyes as an issue or glasses could help. I will try eye drops 1st since my vision seems to fluctuate through the day.

I had a cataract removed from my left eye a few months ago and had the right eye done to match it. I used to wear progressive trifocals because of nearsightedness in both eyes. The left eye is great, although I need cheaters. The right eye, however, is the issue. This was the better eye. Now I have a slight ghosting when reading anything. Letters are not sharp. Prescription bifocals don't help. I'm starting to believe I received a defective lens. I now wish I had left the good eye alone. I also wish I had gone with near vision lenses rather than distance. I didn't think about all the up close things I used to be able to do without glasses (like shaving, trimming nails, reading my watch). Now I have to have the readers to do those those things. I could've done well with glasses for distance.

Dr. Lee, thanks for your clear explanation on the topic of post-cataract surgeries, patients' expectations, and outcomes after the surgeries. That's right, disappointments could arise from reasons of high expectations, types and suitability of the intraocular lenses patients choose, the health of one's eye. For example, if the eyes are going to have monovision intraocular lenses but with different vision depths, then consideration should also be taken which lens go on the dominant eye, which can make a difference in your vision after surgeries. Also, choosing the lenses in accordance to your lifestyle or work (if one is still in the workforce). Therefore, do some research on the different types of lenses available, what lenses are most suitable. Write down all your questions and discuss them with your ophthalmologist in depth, to minimize the surprises after surgeries.

@rebeccadinsmore4617

Ай бұрын

And sometimes, it has naught to do with expectations, and all to do with surgical incompetence.

I had multifocal IOL's and initially they were very good, but I developed PCO in both eyes less than 3 months after cataract surgery. I have now had a YAG capsultomy on one eye, which has improved the blurriness in that eye and I am due to have the second eye YAG lasered later this month. I'm hopeful that I will get back to the vision I had immediately post cataract surgery. Thank you for your comments about dry eyes, which I think is a slight issue and it's helpful to know that it does feel different to the dry eyes I experienced pre surgery. Your videos have helped me prepare for both my cataract surgery and YAG. So thank you.

Dr.lee great to have you, I had a surgery last year October right now my vision is slowly fading, I visit my clinic several times but there is no solution.could you help!

Hi, I had cataract surgery in my right eye almost 3 weeks ago. I have ghosting (down and to the right) in my right eye and can't see well at all up close and my distance sight isn't so great either. BTW- I have ghosting in my left eye too ( just to the left) and my doctor says he doesn't know what could be causing it. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks

I regularly get irritated or itchy eyes and tend to rub or try to get the grit out of my eyes. Sometimes it is an eye lash or something in my eye. I wipe it with a wash cloth, wash my eyes , rub or use drops. You said dry eyes react differently after cataract surgery which is good to know but what do I do to remove something from my eye or want to get rid of grit. I worry I might hurt my wound when trying to get rid of the grit or eye lash? Or wipe my eye too harshly? That is my big worry. Secondly is I tend to sneeze or cough quite hard because of allergies or acid reflux and I read it could affect my healing. Suggestions? Thanks.

Reason 1 for me. I was recovering fine until the medicated drops (Imprimis) ended. Now it’s been 5 weeks of debilitating dry eyes. Yesterday was the first day of a slight improvement. Glad to catch your video and hear it’s somewhat normal😅.

@James_Knott

3 ай бұрын

Are you aware you can get lubricating eye drops for dry eyes? I was told to use them.

@54woodsgirl

2 ай бұрын

For dry eye, taking liposomal,hyaluronic acid and omega 3 helps

I had cataract surgery 2 years ago caused from steroid use from cancer. I just had lasor to get rid of the cloudy vision in my right eye five days ago. But I still see signs blurry and at night the lights have a big star shape glare. Is this normal? He had put in the trifocal lens and did one eye stronger and one eye less so I can read. He said I had very dry eye; and made a serum from my blood to use as eye drops, I used every eye drop and gel over the counter but still have difficulty seeing up close and further away which makes driving hard: is this normal?

My surgeon wants to implant monovision foe my cataract surgery. I'm worried I won't be able to ajust. How does a surgeon decide which lense is best for me ??

Good info Thanks

Great video!

I had both eyes done at the same time last September. I'm quite satisfied with the results. One thing I was told was to use lubricating eye drops after surgery. There were three options for surgery. The cheapest would have been covered entirely by the provincial health coverage. I went for the 2nd choice, which cost me about $1000 more and there was a 3rd option, involving laser, for about $5000 more. Prior to the surgery, I was avoiding driving because of my deteriorating vision. Now, I no longer need glasses to drive. However, I now need glasses for close up. I also have glaucoma and use drops for it daily.

Excellent explanation 👌

I had my cataract surgery about 12 years ago and wasn’t given an option on lens but was told they ‘estimate’ a lens power so hopefully I won’t need glasses. I do have extreme astigmatism in both eyes. Now I need glasses to read and for distance, just not as strong a script. Can the lenses be changed so I don’t need glasses? Thanks in advance for any and/or all responses.

So important to do your research . Work with a specialist to help you pick the right lens implants to fit your expectations.

Thanks for giving me that information, my doctor never did. I had surgery in both eyes and I've been having those symptons for a while.

@James_Knott

3 ай бұрын

Don't rely on only what you were told. If you have issues, talk to your doctor.

@kathyyoung1774

2 ай бұрын

@@James_KnottI have, and I keep getting told”Results vary” and “Vision may get better with time.” That isn’t helpful.

First, I had Lasik 20+ years ago, monovision. Right now I have right eye w/cataract lens at distance; was wondering about EDOF for my left eye when done? (The monovision lasik has become more of a EDOF). I understand that it's not multifocal per se does that alleviate the halos, etc. or should I monovision it?

Thank you Dr. Lee. Very informative video! I'm still confused about what lens to choose for my cataract surgery. Do people try to get a lens to match the vision in their other eye? Or do most have opposite (one near, for reading, one for distant) Thank you!

@JoanEB

3 ай бұрын

I was very nearsighted in the eye with the cataract. I was in my late 50s when I had the surgery done so insurance covered very little of it. Still, I wanted to get Crystalens as I personally knew several men who got them and did not need glasses for near or far vision afterwards. I would have found the money to pay for it, but the surgeon refused. He talked me into matching the nearsightedness of the other eye. So, I still wear progressive lenses all day. I'm in my 70s now, and the doctor says I have a cataract in the other eye, but I'm resisting fixing it till my vision is bad enough that I'll be grateful for anything.

@michaelhrivnak1719

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your input! I will ask about Crystalens. I hope you get the best lens for you in your other eye when needed! I appreciate your help.Please take good care!@@JoanEB

Dr Lee, I found your channel recently and I'm scheduled for surgery in a month. I like your approach to how you address cataract surgery. I've elected to use the standard lenses for distance vision, and my understanding we'd be able to fine tune my vision with bifocals if needed. I'm OK with continuing to wear glasses, I have all my life and I'm not sure folks would recognize me without my spectacles. For the glaucoma part my Dr uses Omni Hyrus, headlight starbursts and halos around lights are getting worse. I don't have my expectations too high, just hope I get through this without significant issues.

When I informed my surgeon about how I couldn’t see at night when driving due to the glare of my lenses, she was very dismissive. Told me why do I have to drive at night?? Umm because I have a life to live! Mind you, I had cataracts due to after effects and treatments of when I had leukemia when I was 19/20. I had the cataract surgery in August 2021 when I was 23 after my vision was quickly becoming cloudy since the start of that year. I think people tend to forget the smaller percentage of younger patients that need to get this surgery. I had it due to my health history after effects. Had nothing to do with aging eyes and me being older. I wish I had more awareness of the possible side effects because I definitely did not know losing my night vision was a possibility for this particular lens I have. In fact, it was portrayed to be perfect and give me 20/20 vision (which I ended up going back to needing glasses within the next year 🙄). Although getting a clearer vision back, I lost my night vision, which affects my life in terms of work and social interactions. And me being in my 20s, which I was very self reliable and loved driving myself places day and night prior to, it did take a shot at my confidence level. It really sucks 😩 I really just hope it gets better over the years because I hate having to rely on people to drive me out at night or just stay in because I don’t have a ride ❤️‍🩹

@wearestardst

2 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I'm old and your story tells me I'm not alone in my perception of my drs being dismissive and avoiding giving me full information of the potential risks.

I had cataract surgery 16 years ago and it was a drastic improvement of my vision (I was -14 before) with pretty much no side effects. I did have to have the YAG a few years later. Also I got the monofocal IOL, so can't comment on the multifocal ones.

I had cataract surgery in my right eye - I went from needing glasses to correct distance vision issues to legally blind in just months. I was in my late 40s - so unusual. My main complaint is that I can see the lens in my right eye, not only do I see a moon shape, my eye feels gritty. I know this is a known issue, I was told by my doctor that it would be like that for a few weeks, then I was told maybe 6 months. I never went back, it's permanent. I wear glasses full time because my brain is tricked into not seeing the lens, it sees the rim of my glasses and I don't get that gritty feeling. it's been quite a few years since this happened and I have a very slow developing cataract in my left eye. Not causing issues yet, but I can see the dull colours developing if I cover my right eye.

I had my cataract surgery around 20 years ago. I’ve had no issues. My left eye I see up close and my right eye is for distance. It does take getting used to. I didn’t want glasses and I got used to it. I have no regrets.

Michelle, I fly, I have selected Zeiss as my IOL of choice. And I have astigmatism and know for the FAA I need both eyes for distance. 1) is this a good decision. 2) I'm having trouble finding a surgeon in Chicago, oddly that carries the Zeiss IOL. What would you suggest?

I am over the moon with my results. I have a film formed over one which will be layered again next week. A five second treatment and a very common occurrence. I can read drive all sorts of things that l had to stop due to failing eyesight. I think it’s a miracle operation for most and for a few disaster.

Dear doctor Lee I had a rendial detachement operation Who breng immediately a cataract problem Afterwards the operation and 3 month's further I still see blur.Is this normal?

I have been wearing tri-focals for about 23 years. Had cataracts for years but they weren't bad.... Then, all of a sudden they got a lot worse. It was at Christmas and all the lights just blurred together. It was very noticeable and troublesome. So, I had the surgery two weeks ago. Right now I am still wearing my same trifocals. If I take them off and close the one eye that didn't have surgery I do see a little better with the eye that had surgery. Everything though is very bright and I have to wear sunglasses on a sunny day. I am still in the hopeful stage that after I do the second eye next month......I will get my aha moment. Right now I don't have it. Keeping my fingers crossed. I also have astigmatism but due to income status and insurance coverage could only get the traditional lens. So,,,,, I know I am going back into glasses. I just hope it won't be the full trifocals. I hate those things. . {{{{{{{{{{{{sigh}}}}}}}}}}}}

Hi, I had traditional cataract surgery about 3 months ago. Ive had swellling around my eye and droopiness on the corner area. Ive been to the surgeon twice, while on the 3 meds prescribed and after i completed using all the meds, but have not gotten a satisfactory explanation. He directed me to see the optometrist that recommended the surgery, who wasnt sure what to do. he ended up prescribing one of the meds I previously had, Prednisone, which i've been taking for weeks but still have the swelling. Can you tell me what is causing these conditions, and what is the best course of action. Anyone else that has experienced this, please comment. thanks everyone

My cataract is much worse in left eye than right. My old eye doctor a few years ago said not bad enough for surgery. My new doc is encourging me to get surgery now. She said the longer you wait the more they have to cut. I read a lot and normally just hold book close and read without glasses. Not sure what I am going to do but tend to think I will wait another year.

I had cataract surgery whereby the new lenses would have my spectacle prescription. I am in the UK. My left eye was done first.....fantastic, but I had to wait a month before the other eye was given my spectacle prescription.When one eye is given your prescription and the other remains as before it is very disturbing experience. My left eye did not need glasses but my right eye did. So while waiting for surgery on my right eye, I had to take out the left lens of my glasses while retaining the right lens in order to see properly. One month later I receive my new lens........but it is blurry and feels the same way as it did before surgery. Confused, I decided to try on a pair of my glasses from before surgery, my left eye cannot see properly, which is to be expected, but my right eye can see perfectly through the right lens. So therefore, they forgot to give me my glasses prescription as promised, in my right eye. My only recourse is to have a 'Piggy-back' Lens, meaning another lens placed over my existing lens, at some phenomenal cost to me, as changing a lens is unadvisable.

I just had one eye done a month ago. Im still dealing with floaters although its much better now and doesn't cause me to much emotional distress. Im confident its going to clear up though and I'm going ahead with the other eye in a week. Even with a little aggravation of the floaters, I can still see much, much clearer and the long range lens is pretty good. Im sure I'll still need corrective lenses also but thats fine. I'll be able to read with no glasses, just a little more help for driving.😊

hello, QS, Cateract surgery ,I have trouble reading from one of my eyes as it is fuzzy, but the other eye can read moderately to long distances. What could be wrong with my reading lens?

I am heartbroken with my vision after cataract surgery. I was sold Crystalens, which were supposed to eliminate my need for reading glasses. Now I need bifocals, too! I didn’t need glasses for distance. Now I do! I have been to other doctors to see if the lenses can be removed. I was told the lenses cannot be removed “from the bag”. I paid over 5k for lenses that made my vision worse!

I had cataract surgery in my left eye because a cataract formed after retinal detachment surgery. It started getting a little cloudy so the ophthalmologist did a laser procedure that broke up the buildup. My vision became clearer again, but headlights and street lights are long stars that make it difficult to see with that eye while night driving.

I had my right eye done about 6 months ago with a Toric lens (astigmatism-correcting). Everything went well, but I did not have it done until my eye was pretty bad, so there was not much to lose if things did not go well. I also have cataracts in my left eye, and I have been holding off for the same reason. My new lens is mono-focal. I was 70 at the time of the surgery.

what is an "intra-ocular lens exchange"? Is that removing the original artificial lens and replacing it with a second one?

Just had 2 Toric lenses done with my cataract surgery. Although it is not perfect, I wish this technology would have been available in the early 80’s My left eye astigmatism was so bad that I was discharged from the US Navy for medical reasons. Not even Lasik in the early 2000’s could fix my left eye. Again it’s not perfect but it’s such an improvement I am not going to complain. Good information Thanks

Thanks for doing this video.

I understand nothing is perfect but i had heard so many say how clear they could see, i couldn't wait. Unfortunately i was in the not happy percent. Plus, the second surgery i wasn't given proper numbing and could feel it! I had a bad panic attack and froze, unable to tell them or even lift my hand as an SOS. They put a different shaped lens in because the first ''didn't lay'' right? I had many complications, or effects, like flashes, double vision, haloes, a dark line floating up and super blurry and dry. I'm now undergoing floaters removal, scared, but can't take it anymore.

Worked well for me. I need glasses for close up, but distance is satisfactory.

I am allergic to preservatives in liquid meds. Should I be concerned? Also my father had a detached retina. Are there tests for a weak retina?

I had cataract surgery in 2016 in IL, only 1 eye my Left eye did everything correct and true until I was released as instructed, eye drops, I followed directions and read everything I was given. The result was my left eye was worse than pre-surgery. Still to this day now 2/2024 my left eye remains worse than before surgery. I will not and have no intention to go back to where they performed and was promised my eyes would be fixed, I would have been better off never having had the cataract surgery. Oh and I wasn’t given a choice as to what lens for whatever reasons, I didn’t need surgery in my Right eye. Moving to Nashville at end of this year, I may go to a more qualified eye surgeon.