cataract operations. - Page 2

sln8458 · 9th October 2023, 17:10

I'm a bit late to this thread

I had a detached retina some 5 years back, the consultant said that as a result of the first operation they planned I was guaranteed to get cataract in that eye so he said that he would replace the lens when I had my second op (and I thought there was only going to be 1 op!!) ended up with 3, but that's anther story

When they replace the lens affected by the cataract, they freeze the lens then use ultrasound to break up the lens before hoovering/flushing it out.

I'm not sure if you have Anaesthetic for a cataract op, but I assume you do.
For me the worst part was laying down with the eyelid clamps in place while the Anaesthetist did the injection with, what looked like a 4ft needle

roverbarmy · 9th October 2023, 17:34

I have a cataract forming in my right eye and I've been dreading having anything done. The positive vibes here make me think otherwise. Thank you folks.

mileshawk56 · 11th October 2023, 15:36

Mike,I was apprehensive but it was a no pain, very little discomfort of any sort, local anaesthetic didnt feel it only knew because she told me, after operation very slight (and Im a fully paid up member of the Cowards Guild) pain for a day. Best of luck. Chris.S.

actros · 11th October 2023, 19:03

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

I have a cataract forming in my right eye and I've been dreading having anything done. The positive vibes here make me think otherwise. Thank you folks.

I had my left eye done 4 weeks ago and i have had my right eye done today you cant feel anything and what a different it make no more driving glasses for me now if you have chance to get it done just go and do it .

Vossy · 12th October 2023, 15:49

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Originally Posted by sln8458

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I'm not sure if you have Anaesthetic for a cataract op, but I assume you do.
For me the worst part was laying down with the eyelid clamps in place while the Anaesthetist did the injection with, what looked like a 4ft needle

I didn't have any needles, it was just drops for the anaesthetic, the same when I had my retina op.

edwardmk · 12th October 2023, 16:39

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Originally Posted by macafee2

Why do you recommend something you seem to wish you had not had done?

macafee2

I think he meant 'wouldn't'

My 94 year old mum just had her eyes done. She says the improvement in colours for her is amazing. Lots of eye drops. Disorientating when the first eye is done, glass prescriptions of course change. After the second eye op was completed, she couldn't drive for two weeks, but is now very happy indeed. She is 'old school' and a proper trouper!

Gelen · 25th October 2023, 18:02

My Dad has just had a cataract surgery. He will stay at our place for some time just to be sure he is ok. To be honest, I thought there would be more issues after the procedure. But all he needs is antibiotic eye drops to prevent infection and anti-inflammatory eye drops to control inflammation (I double-checked the info about them on the Canadian Pharmacy site). Also, it is important not to put pressure on the eye for at least 1 week.

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Gelen Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: London Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My Dad has just had a cataract surgery. He will stay at our place for some time just to be sure he is ok. To be honest, I thought there would be more issues after the procedure. But all he needs is antibiotic eye drops to prevent infection and anti-inflammatory eye drops to control inflammation (I double-checked the info about them on the Canadian Pharmacy site). Also, it is important not to put pressure on the eye for at least 1 week. Last edited by Gelen; 30th October 2023 at 07:10..

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mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Mike,I was apprehensive but it was a no pain, very little discomfort of any sort, local anaesthetic didnt feel it only knew because she told me, after operation very slight (and Im a fully paid up member of the Cowards Guild) pain for a day. Best of luck. Chris.S.