tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26751071655026185652024-03-12T18:03:55.832-04:00Cataract Surgery Lens Implants & Eye Surgeons for Cataracts BlogCataracts, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implant (IOL) facts & information on how to find trusted Cataract Surgeons who are the Best Cataract Surgeon- review costs, risks, complications, side effects, cataract surgery recovery.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.comBlogger581125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-21313650662968991252015-03-10T10:06:00.004-04:002015-03-10T10:06:41.316-04:00Starbursts & Halo after Lens Implants<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: white;"><b>Question:</b> I had <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a> and
<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">lens implants</a> more than 10 years ago and a few months back I began to see the
car headlights like starburst and traffic signal with a halo around it at night.
A few weeks ago I was told that I have diabetes and my blood sugar reached 500
but is now back to 130. I then decided to go and check my vision and see that I
don't have glaucoma or any damage due to diabetes. My exam was ok with no sign
of diabetes in my eyes, no glaucoma or any type of damage so I asked the eye
doctor what about the lights at night he told me there is a little film that
needs to be clean with laser and that this is normal that I have to go and
clean them up with laser. Is this true? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: white;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: white;"><b>Answer:</b> It sounds like after many years
of being stable, the thin lens capsule that is left in place to support and
stabilize the placement of the lens implant has become cloudy. This is called <b>posterior capsular opacification</b> or
PCO, and is somewhat common, even for no reason whatsoever. In your case the
extreme metabolic stress you experienced with the onset of diabetes could have
precipitated the clouding. Fortunately if this is the cause of your starbursts
and halo it can be easily treated with a short, painless and non invasive laser
treatment called <b>YAG Laser Capsulotomy. </b>The
results of YAG Laser treatment are typically quick in restoring clear vision to
cataract surgery and lens implant patients. You should discuss having this done
with your cataract surgeon so that you can enjoy improved vision.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: white;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Important Note:</b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> The information presented on the </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">or provided in response to a request for information in the </span><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section on </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the </span><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section of </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.</span></span></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-62470124343843724712015-02-10T10:46:00.005-05:002015-02-10T10:46:52.360-05:00Lens Implant Problems after LASIK <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Question:</b> I have had <a href="http://www.seewithlasik.com/">LASIK surgery </a>and I was told that as a result I have 50 % chance that the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">lensimplant</a> would fail in <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgery-procedure.html">cataract surgery</a>. Is this true?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Answer:</b> Having any type of
eye surgery, including <a href="http://www.seewithlasik.com/">LASIK</a>, can make the calculation of the lens implant
powers more challenging. That said, today, in the right surgeon’s hands using
the sophisticated instrumentation, imaging methods and measurement systems and
calculations it is possible to reduce the margin of error considerably.
Further, having access to your <a href="http://www.seewithlasik.com/">LASIK </a>preoperative measurements also can help
mitigate error. By using multiple measurements and calculations to recheck the
lens implant calculation it is possible to really manage this to a great
extent. That said, the word “fail” doesn’t really apply as what would happen is
that the optical power of the lens implant would be slightly or moderately
miscalculated. You would do one eye first, check the results carefully and then
in the worst case if the power were VERY far off, would need to have a lens
exchange. Thus, “failure” is harsh but there is a reasonable likelihood of
being slightly off power. Your best bet is to seek a consultation from a <a href="http://www.seewithlasik.com/">LASIK</a> Surgeon who is also a Refractive Cataract Surgeon and is thus very familiar and
has access to the most advanced m</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">easurement, imaging and
calculation systems and formulae.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Important Note:</b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> The information presented on the </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">or provided in response to a request for information in the </span><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section on </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the </span><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section of </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.</span></span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-85836226266666798722015-02-10T10:36:00.001-05:002015-02-10T10:36:20.599-05:00Slanted Vision after Cataract Surgery<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>Question: </b>I have had <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/astigmatism.html">cataract surgery and my astigmatism</a> corrected on my right eye 4 days ago. I went to the store and
everything seems distorted. For example, I went to my optometrist's office and
when I looked out, the floor looked like it was leaning to the right. I went
down the hall and the floor looked like it was going uphill. Went to a fast
food restaurant and the table I was sitting at looked like it was slanted
uphill. Could it just be my brain trying to adjust to the new lens and no <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/astigmatism.html">astigmatism</a>?</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>Answer:</b> What you are describing sounds like an
artifact of the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/astigmatism.html">astigmatism correction</a> however we are not clear whether the
astigmatism was corrected with a <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/toric-lens-implants.html">toric lens implant</a> or in an eyeglass
prescription of using Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI) as part of your cataract
surgery. Slanting can occur if the method or the amount of correction is
considerably different than your preoperative astigmatism, but should
nonetheless become unnoticeable after a short period of time. if it does not,
or if it is accompanied by floaters, flashing lights or other distortions of
your vision see your cataract surgeon for follow up in short order. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;">Important Note:</b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"> The information presented on the </span><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;">or provided in response to a request for information in the </span><b style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"> section on </span><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"> is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the </span><b style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"> section of </span><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-77268396480600885162015-02-10T10:27:00.003-05:002015-02-10T10:27:55.975-05:00Cataract Surgery with High Myopia<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>Question:</b> I am very nearsighted with. -12.5D
contact lens prescription and I have a <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataracts-symptoms-types.html">cataract </a>in my left eye. I want to have a
<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">lens implant</a> to correct my vision when I have the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataracts-symptoms-types.html">cataract surgery </a>but I am
really worried that I will have severe problems if the other eye is not
corrected also for the vision. I have heard that the brain will have a hard
time processing this drastic change. What could happen?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>Answer:</b> In order to avoid the imbalance caused
by a huge difference in optical correction between the two eyes you will need
to wear a contact lens in the right eye after having the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataracts-symptoms-types.html">cataract surgery</a> and
<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">lens implant</a> on the left eye. If you wear the contact on the right eye there
should not be an optical balance problem. If you have even the beginning of a
cataract in the right eye, the sooner you opt to have it removed, the better as
this will allow for a perfect match of optical images when lens implants are in
both eyes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Important Note:</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> The information presented on the </span><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/" style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;">About Cataract Surgery Blog</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> or provided in response to a request for information in the </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section on </span><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/" style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section of </span><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/" style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-47098603680014000672015-02-10T10:22:00.001-05:002015-02-10T10:22:46.071-05:00Lens Implant Allergy<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>Question:</b> Can I been having an allergic
reaction to the silicone <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">lens implant material</a> of the cataract lenses? A Bausch
& Lomb Model LI61A0 (SofPort AO) lens implant was implanted and is made of
silicone and PMMA. I had cataract surgery with the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">lens implants</a> on
9/23/14 and 10/14/14. Ever since then I have had excruciating eye
pain. My eyelids hurt, pain at the crease of the eyelid, there is pain
behind the eye. It feels like something is always underneath the
eyelid. The pain radiates to my temples and across my forehead. It
hurts to move my eyes and eyelids. I am in pain constantly and am not getting
any relief. Every specialist has dismissed me since they can't figure it out
even after extensive blood work, a CT, MRI and Gallium Scan.</span></div>
<b><br /></b>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>Answer:</b> Although it is remotely possible, it is
highly unlikely that you are having an allergic reaction to the silicone-PMMA
combination of the lens implant material. These materials, along with the
acrylic lens materials and collagen lens materials are highly biocompatible and
have withstood the test of time for many millions of patients. That said, your
complaints and intensity are not really within the realm of any typical
<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataracts-cataract-surgery.html">cataract surgery</a> post operative symptoms. As you did not specify the type of
specialists you have seen, it is probably worthwhile to consider seeing an
allergist to do some testing if you have not already done so as well as a
neuro-ophthalmologist.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Important Note:</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> The information presented on the </span><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/" style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;">About Cataract Surgery Blog</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> or provided in response to a request for information in the </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section on </span><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/" style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section of </span><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/" style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-23535218117181703572015-02-10T10:17:00.001-05:002015-02-10T10:55:10.172-05:00Toric Lens Implant Blurry Vision<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>Question:</b> I had cataract surgery and a <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/toric-lens-implants.html">toric lens implant</a> inserted for correction of my astigmatism on December 11, 2014.
Since then my vision is not any better for distance and is very blurry for
intermediate, even worse than before my cataract and I still need readers for
close up, which I was told I would still need. I feel like the wrong lens was
inserted. The technicians measured my eye for the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/toric-lens-implants.html">toric lens implant</a> 4
different times! What should I do?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b>Answer: </b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;">By now it would be expected that your
vision should be stable and give you more or less the final vision correction
your cataract surgery and toric lens implant will provide. However there are
several considerations to note. First, you are correct that you will still need
readers as <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/toric-lens-implants.html">toric lens implants</a> do not correct near vision at this time-unless
they are accommodating toric lens implants, and they do not correct
intermediate vision either. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;">But, your distance vision should be corrected quite
well if your eye health is otherwise normal, the cataract surgery uneventful
and the lens implant in the proper position and of the proper prescription. So,
while your near and distance vision blur is not acceptable, it is the distance
vision complaint that is more troubling. There are many reasons this could be
occurring that may or may not be related to the lens implant itself and might
be related to other factors that can only be determined by a thorough clinical
exam. You should first discuss the blurry vision with your <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">cataract surgeon</a> and
express your dissatisfaction, and give him/her a chance to examine you, explain
and offer some suggestions on how to improve the vision. If the answers and
course of action are acceptable then proceed. If not you may want to seek a
second opinion from a cataract surgeon who is also a refractive surgeon and
might have a different perspective on whether this is a refractive prescription
or surgery issue to be resolved.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Important Note:</b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> The information presented on the </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">or provided in response to a request for information in the </span><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section on </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the </span><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section of </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.</span></span></div>
</div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-42263378531156009512015-02-10T10:11:00.003-05:002015-02-10T10:11:52.639-05:00Cataract Surgery Complications Cataract Surgery<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Question:</b> My 68 year old wife
has undergone her second <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgery-procedure.html">cataract surgery</a> in the same eye. She has had a
<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">premium lens implant</a> exchanged for a lens implant for distance vision only but the
second surgery has not relieved the holes and cloudiness in her vision.
She is nervous and fears she is losing her sight. We have decided not to
progress with surgery in her other eye until she shows some improvement in the
operated eye. She is going through extreme stress and trauma. Please help us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Answer: </b> It is impossible to say what exactly is
causing the symptoms of “holes and cloudiness” after the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgery-procedure.html">cataract surgery</a> and
lens implant procedure. However, these are NOT normal post operative symptoms
and should be investigated. You do not say and may not know whether the first
cataract surgery and lens implant procedure was unremarkable or if there were
any complications such as a torn lens capsule or any retinal swelling. Thus, if
you cannot get a clear and easy to understand explanation from your cataract
surgeon you should seek a second opinion or even a third opinion with another
<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">cataract surgeon</a> as well as perhaps a retinal specialist. Once the cause is
ascertained you can them consider whether to and when to proceed with the
second eye surgery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Important Note:</b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> The information presented on the </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">or provided in response to a request for information in the </span><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section on </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the </span><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> section of </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-23744392808267975552015-01-26T13:43:00.000-05:002015-01-26T13:43:10.867-05:00Blurry Vision with Toric Lens Implant<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></span>I had cataract surgery & toric lens implants
for astigmatism. My right eye is now 20/25 distance vision. But my left
eye is 20/80 distance vision & glasses can only correct it to 20/60. My
cataract surgeon suggests leaving it that way or removing toric lens in left
eye & implant a basic lens implant, then use glasses for distance and
reading. Are there other options? I paid an additional $3500 total for toric
lens and going to a normal lens implant seems a rip-off. The normal lens is
paid for by insurance. But really if I can get better sight in my left eye I
want care about the cost. Suggestions please. Thanks.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer:</b> If your left eye is 20/80 with a
best correctable vision of 20/60 with glasses, then you need to immediately
find out why, as it is entirely possible that there is a reason that has
nothing to do with the lens implant. You do not state how long ago your
cataract surgery was. But, do you have posterior capsular opacification-which
could be causing the blur. Do you have residual corneal swelling? Do you have
macular edema? Do you have age related macular degeneration? Or one of many
other possible reasons that need to be identified. You need to find out the
cause of the 20/60 best correctable vision BEFORE making decisions about the
lens implant exchange. Ask your cataract surgeon to identify and explain this
to you and then make the decision. If he or she is unable to do so, get a
second opinion.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information
presented on the <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span>or provided in response to a request for
information in the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section on <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">aboutcataractsurgery.com</span> is not intended
to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">aboutcataractsurgery.com</span> is not meant to
take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor,
ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any
other means is not a substitute for medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-45856231188403132592015-01-26T13:36:00.000-05:002015-01-26T13:36:50.799-05:00Laser Cataract Surgery with High Myopia<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> I have very high myopia, greater
than 15 diopters of correction, and need cataract surgery. My plan is to
have retina treatment prior to the cataract surgery. My question is does<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/femtosecond-laser-cataract-removal.html"> laser cataract surgery</a> provide significant improvement in my case over <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgery-procedure.html">conventional cataract surgery</a>?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer:</b> First, the fact that you are proactively
addressing any retina issues prior to your cataract surgery is a good,
conservative plan. Once you are cleared for cataract surgery and in experienced
hands, then your outcome should be good whether done with <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgery-procedure.html">conventional cataract surgery</a> or by <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/femtosecond-laser-cataract-removal.html">laser cataract surgery</a>. What we know is that laser cataract
surgery offers greater precision and allows the surgeon to use lower power
settings when actually removing the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgery-procedure.html">cataract by phacoemulsification</a>. Thus,
<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/femtosecond-laser-cataract-removal.html">laser cataract surgery</a> tends to be “gentler” on the eye overall. In
consideration of this, IF you have the option of laser cataract surgery-OR any
options to refine the outcome and deliver the procedure in a gentler manner,
you should strongly consider taking advantage of these options. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information
presented on the <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span>or provided in response to a request for
information in the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section on <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">aboutcataractsurgery.com</span> is not intended
to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">aboutcataractsurgery.com</span> is not meant to
take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor,
ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any
other means is not a substitute for medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-72068895829730840632015-01-26T13:30:00.001-05:002015-01-26T13:30:30.332-05:00Discomfort after Lens Implants<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> Two months ago I had an AcrySof®
IQ Toric IOL, Model: SN6AT3-power 26.0D implanted in my left eye after removing
cataracts. According to the doctor all is good, BUT my eye feels heavy,
at the bottom edge it feels like there is an eyelash or something in there and
it gets blood shot very easily as well as it seems to blur over and I have to
blink. In fact I am blinking a lot more than usual. I had same lens implant in
my right eye with power: 22.5 D and there is no problem. Do you have any
suggestions? I appreciate your help.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer: </b>Without a clinical exam it is
impossible to tell why you are symptomatic. However, the types of symptoms you
relay suggest that you have a <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/dry-eye-problems-help.html">dry eye problem</a>. Typically we would see <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/dry-eye-problems-help.html">dry eyes</a>
in BOTH eyes but it is possible that due to the anatomy of your eyelids in the
left eye or some temporary interference with the corneal nerves from the
cataract surgery in left eye, this is the one that bothers you. You best next
step is to visit your <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">cataract surgeon</a> and express the discomfort as you have
done here. If he or she is not able to offer any help then seek a second
opinion.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information
presented on the <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://cataract-surgery-information.blogspot.com/">About Cataract Surgery Blog</a> </span>or provided in response to a request for
information in the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section on <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is not intended
to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeons-questions.html">Ask Cataract Surgeons</a></i></b> section of <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">aboutcataractsurgery.com</span> is not meant to
take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor,
ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any
other means is not a substitute for medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-58857532172592558372014-12-08T12:59:00.005-05:002014-12-08T12:59:36.108-05:00Astigmatism Lens Implant Correction Calculations <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> <span style="background: white;">Can you use a toric
IOL for cataract surgery that corrects down to 1.50, for astigmatism that is
only 0.75?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer:</b> <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">Toric lensimplant</a> calculation may not match the amount of astigmatism in your eyeglasses.
Is the .75 the eyeglass refraction? Is the astigmatism on the cornea as
demonstrated by the corneal topography? Is the astigmatism with the rule or
against the rule? Is the placement of the incision going to impact the position
or the degree of the astigmatism postoperatively? And there is more to be
considered in the calculation. Please leave the calculation to your cataract
surgeon and if you don’t feel confident with his or her choice then get a
second opinion.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information presented on the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">About Cataract Surgery Blog</a> or
provided in response to a request for information in the <b><i>Ask Cataract
Surgeons</i></b> section on <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not intended to
diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of
<a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not meant to take the place of the professional
medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract
Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for
medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-67333488274518026172014-11-23T16:59:00.000-05:002014-11-23T16:59:00.285-05:00Best Multifocal Lens Implant Results <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> <span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Why is it necessary to do both eyes if
choosing <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/near-vision-presbyopia-implants.html">multifocal lens implants</a>?</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer:</b> <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/near-vision-presbyopia-implants.html">Multifocallens implants</a> and really any type of more <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">complex lens implant design</a> does seem
to provide the best results only after them placed in both eyes. Within the
brain you are accustomed to seeing with two eyes. by using a multifocal lens
implant in only one eye it creates a less refined image quality with the visual
cortex of the brain-just as your vision would be somewhat less precise if you
needed bifocals and had only one bifocal lens place in your eyeglasses.
Binocular vision helps the brain interpret images by sending more information.
In most instances cataract surgery and lens implants in both eyes provide a
better overall quality of vision and greater comfort overall as the two eyes
are more closely balanced. Thus, even for those having routine simpler implants
the visual result is better after both eyes have been done.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or
provided in response to a request for information in the <b><i>Ask Cataract
Surgeons</i></b> section on <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not intended to
diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of
<a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not meant to take the place of the professional
medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract
Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for
medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-27518135848588970702014-11-23T16:54:00.000-05:002014-11-23T16:54:01.537-05:00Toric Multifocal Lens Implant Vision & Optical Complaints<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> I had
cataract surgery in both eyes in Dec of 2013. I paid quite a lot of money for
the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/toric-lens-implants.html">Bausch & Lomb Trulign Toric Multifocal Lens Implants</a>. I only have far
vision in my right eye and intermediate vision in my left eye. I still
have glare from lights especially at night. I have a different type of
glare in my right eye that appears to be coming from the lens itself. I
notice yellow beams of light with color in it when bright light enters at an
angle from the outside of my eye. I can't find any literature pertaining to
this post-op condition. I am being followed up by my cataract surgeon.
This just doesn't seen normal. Should I obtain a second opinion?
What if anything can I do about this.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer:</b> You are
describing a number of vision and optical complaints that require further
investigation. It is impossible to know the cause or causes without a thorough
clinical evaluation that includes the actual surgery status and lens implant
position, the preoperative measurements, the current refractive status, corneal
topography, aberrometry, slit lamp microscopic evaluation and perhaps even
retinal evaluation. At this point in time it would be worthwhile to consider
getting a second opinion with someone who is specifically a <b><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">cataract and refractive surgeon</a> </b>as from
what you describe the complaints may have originated from a<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgery-complications.html"> combination of the cataract surgery</a> as well as the lens implant calculations, placement and design
itself.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or
provided in response to a request for information in the <b><i><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeons-questions.html">Ask CataractSurgeons</a></i></b> section on <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not intended to
diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness
of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts,
Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made
on the <b><i><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeons-questions.html">Ask Cataract Surgeons</a></i></b> section of aboutcataractsurgery.com
is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by
your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via
e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-13104485063230734382014-11-17T11:10:00.001-05:002014-11-17T11:10:04.376-05:00Simultaneous vs. Sequential Cataract Surgery <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question</b>: I was told
that it is best to only have <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a> done one eye at a time and wait
about a month between the two eyes. Is this correct?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b> Answer:</b> In general, most <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">cataractsurgeons</a> do prefer to do the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">cataract surgery and lens implant</a> one eye at a
time with a wait of anywhere between 1-2 weeks and 4 weeks between eyes. This
gives them some sense of the healing process and refractive outcome and may
give the surgeon information from which to modify or adjust the second eye
procedure. Also, in the unusual instance where there should be an adverse event
such as an infection or other complication it tends to be more manageable if
only one eye is treated at a time. That said, there are instances and
situations where in the cataract surgeon’s clinical opinion it might be better
to do both eyes simultaneously rather than sequentially. The best thing to do
is to listen carefully to the recommendation of <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">your cataract surgeon</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or
provided in response to a request for information in the <b><i>Ask Cataract
Surgeons</i></b> section on <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not intended to
diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of
aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional
medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract
Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for
medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-91779459402489057752014-11-17T11:04:00.001-05:002014-11-17T11:04:55.284-05:00Lens Implant Materials with Retinal Surgery Risk<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> I am
considered legally blind in one eye and now need cataract surgery in my good
eye. Years ago I had a vitreous detachment in that eye, and I have
floaters. I read that silicone lenses should not be used in a person
that may have to have vitreoretinal surgery down the way. Because I had a
vitreous detachment and have floaters, does that mean me? My <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">cataractsurgeon</a> only uses a silicone lens which is the Bausch & Lomb L161AO. I
went to another doctor who uses the Alcon AcrySof SN60WF, but I read of a
glistening from this lens. <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">Which lens would be better for me</a>?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer:</b> Certainly in
any one eyed patient the cataract surgeon wants to be as cautious as necessary
and will guide you to the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">best choice of lens implant</a>. First, while you had a
vitreous detachment you do not state whether the retina is in any way
compromised with excessive thinning, holes or tears, or whether there are any
tractional areas on the retina. This should be evaluated by your cataract surgeon
and perhaps even having a consultation with a retina specialist might be in
order. This information is the basis for assessing the risk of needing
vitreoretinal surgeon and might lead to some preventative treatment options.
Once ths is evaluated and discussed you can as the cataract surgeon and the
retinal specialist to make a lens implant material recommendation for you. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or
provided in response to a request for information in the <b><i><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeons-questions.html">Ask CataractSurgeons</a></i></b> section on <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not intended to
diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of
aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional
medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract
Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for
medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-83137746007365411822014-11-13T09:31:00.002-05:002014-11-13T09:32:35.955-05:00Monovision Lens Implant with Astigmatism<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> Will a
monovision lens implant for <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a> work if you have an astigmatism
condition? If so, will an intermediate distance mono lens enhance the dominant
eye long distance vision at all?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer:</b> Depending on
the amount of astigmatism and the expected amount you will have after cataract
surgery, the astigmatism will most likely need to be corrected in order to have
the best monovision cataract and lens surgery results. As it sounds like you
are hoping to be either somewhat or completely independent of eyeglasses after
your <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a> then using eyeglasses to correct the astigmatism is not a
good option. There are really three options for you to consider-a) laser
cataract surgery at which time the laser can possibly correct the astigmatism,
b) an LRI or Limbal Relaxing Incision placed at the time or surgery or c) using
a toric astigmatism correcting lens implants. Which is best really depends on
your individual case and should be discussed with your cataract surgeon. Using
an intermediate monovision lens implant correction will in likelihood give you
sharper distance vision but will probably require you to use reading glasses
for some finer close reading or near vision tasks.<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or
provided in response to a request for information in the <b><i>Ask Cataract
Surgeons</i></b> section on <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not intended to
diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of
<a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not meant to take the place of the professional
medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract
Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for
medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-72838144836238512732014-11-13T09:19:00.001-05:002014-11-13T09:19:32.490-05:00Motion Sickness after Cataract Surgery <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> I had
<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a> on my left eye last Thursday. Since then I have been
experiencing nausea, like motion sickness/sea sickness because the balance
between my two eyes has been altered. Is this common? What medication
helps?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer:</b> If there is
now a significant imbalance between the vision or prescription in the operated
eye as compared to the unoperated eye it very well could cause the sensation of
motion sickness or vertigo. Your brain is trying very hard to adapt to the big
difference between eyes and the only way to get rid of this in the immediate
short term is to cover the unoperated eye. In virtually all instances the problem
goes away as soon as the second eye is operated. You should speak with your
cataract surgeon and explain the situation and he or she can counsel you on the
timing to operate the second eye. Often it is only about 1-2 weeks if all is
healing well.<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or
provided in response to a request for information in the <b><i><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">Ask Cataract Surgeons</a></i></b> section on <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not intended to
diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of
<a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not meant to take the place of the professional
medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract
Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for
medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-35471109546176734832014-11-04T10:31:00.003-05:002014-11-04T10:31:55.343-05:00Floating Ring Shadow after Cataract Surgery<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question: </b>After my cataract
surgery and <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">lens implant surgery</a> I am having a problem with seeing a ring like
floating shadow which moves with the lens. What is this and will it go away? </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer: </b>Without a clinical exam it is impossible to know for sure but it
sounds like what you are describing could be some annoyance as you adapt to
seeing the edge of the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">lens implant</a>. Sometimes the lens implant edge can
scatter light and cause a shadow or other types of visual disturbances. If this
is accompanied by an actual decrease in your vision or a bending or distortion
of your vision you should visit your cataract surgeon at once. Otherwise make
sure that you keep your follow-up appointments and ask your cataract surgeon
about it if you are still experiencing this shadow. In almost all instances
patients become accustomed the <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/lens-implants.html">new lens implant</a> in a matter of weeks or months
and then forget about the shadow.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or
provided in response to a request for information in the <b><i>Ask Cataract
Surgeons</i></b> section on <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not intended to
diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of
<a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a> is not meant to take the place of the professional
medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract
Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for
medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-24258815935545255172014-11-04T10:25:00.001-05:002014-11-04T10:25:22.293-05:00Astigmatism after Cataract Surgery <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b> I had <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataracts-cataract-surgery.html">cataract surgery</a> on both
eyes, six months apart. My vision was 20/20 after surgery. Afterward my eyes
started blurring and I started seeing double. I went for a follow-up Monday and
with my left eye I could not read eye chart. My eye doctor that did the surgery
said it was because I had astigmatism in my left eye. He said he could prescribe
glasses. I am not happy with this answer.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer: </b>While it is not possible to know
the exact reason that you have <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgery-complications.html">developed astigmatism after your cataract surgery</a>, there are several possible reasons that could contribute. First,
depending on the type and location of the incision used to <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataracts-cataract-surgery.html">remove the cataract</a>
and place the lens implant it is possible that during the natural healing
process some astigmatism was induced. This could be even more likely if sutures
or stitches were placed to close the incision. It is also possible that the
lens implant itself has shifted slightly but this is much less common. Another
somewhat common reason might be the formation of posterior capsular
opacification whereby the capsule that was left in place to support the lens
implant has become fibrosed and induced some optical aberration and cloudiness.
All of these possibilities can be carefully investigated and each has a
different way of being helped. If you are not happy with the answers your
cataract surgeon has provided then seek a <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">second opinion from another cataract surgeon </a>in your area. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important Note:</b> The information presented
on the <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span>or provided in response to a request for
information in the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section on <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is not intended
to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including
appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related
to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an
inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section of <span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is not meant to
take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor,
ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any
other means is not a substitute for medical care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-32196927065929142602014-05-13T13:10:00.000-04:002014-05-13T13:10:01.583-04:00Shadow Line after Cataract Surgery <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span>I had <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a> 2 days ago and now I am seeing a
black shadow line in the outside corner of the eye they operated on. The line
jumps back and forth making it impossible to read and I have trouble driving. A
friend had the same surgery a year ago and he has the same problem. Can this be
fixed?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer: </b>In
all likelihood you are seeing the outer edge of the lens implant used to
correct your vision. Many patients experience this as they adapt to the new
implant and vision. In almost all instances over time this will become
completely unnoticeable. Please be patient and discuss this with your cataract
surgeon at you next visit. <b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important
Note:</b> The information presented
on the <span style="color: blue;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span>or provided in response to a request for information in the
<b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section on <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is
not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases
including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as
related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a
response to an inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section
of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical
care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon.
Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical
care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-12514367169044261622014-05-13T11:04:00.002-04:002014-05-13T11:07:10.093-04:00Spider Web Vision after Cataract Surgery<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOVU_zjf2Q8B5mRz0d0cMDIqWgmW9gnbE4vKFnZNvlQ7kttr6-0bFqkl2Ml1L57BgHyJr2keVngH37CmLphCK131GGV0gEkHyZ9cskEikM8XxyMZy77d5XjyK-LDkcQJLnP9ailrwHYI/s1600/Spiderweb.jpg" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b>
<b>Question:</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span>I had cataracts removed and <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/toric-lens-implants.html">toric lens implants</a> in March.
The left eye was done first. I had severe astigmatism and
nearsightedness. I was told that I would only need glasses for working on
the computer and reading. However, while I'm waiting on my glasses, I find that
I have developed some massive spider web like floaters in my direct line of
vision. My <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">cataract surgeon</a> even could see that is where they are. My distance
is getting worse and prior to the surgery, I could see to read slightly without
my glasses. Now, I cannot see to read anything without help (using readers for
now). Everything is cloudy, out of focus and I feel like I have made a grave
error in having this procedure done. I feel like I'm losing my mind. Any help
you can give me would be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer: </b>Without
a careful examination it is impossible to say for sure but it does sound like
you are describing a common occurrence after <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a> called a vitreous
detachment. In fact some 50% or more of patients having cataract surgery
experience a vitreous detachment-but not all instances cause vision problems.
The vitreous gel is normally adhering to the surface of the retina. With age
the gel liquefies and separates-especially after cataract surgery-from the
retinal surface. If this happens on the visual axis it can cause exactly what
you are noting. The good news is that over time this disturbance does go away
by itself with no treatment necessary.<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Important
Note:</b> The information presented
on the <span style="color: blue;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span>or provided in response to a request for information in the
<b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section on <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is
not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases
including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as
related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a
response to an inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section
of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical
care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon.
Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical
care.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-36483027491376561792014-05-13T10:54:00.003-04:002014-05-13T10:54:37.449-04:00Allergy to Lens Implant Acrylic Monomer? <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span>I work in a dental lab and am allergic to the monomer that
is used to make dentures. This is an acrylic. Since the cataract lens is
acrylic, will I be able to have a cataract lens? Or is this a totally different
type of acrylic? This may seem like a silly question but I still want to ask.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer: </b>First,
not all lens implants are made from acrylic materials if you are very
sensitive. Second, being allergic to raw unreacted monomer is much more likely
than reacting to a miniscule trace of unpolymerized residual monomer that might
be in a finished lens implant. The FDA holds IOL manufacturers to exceedingly
strict tolerances and specifications regarding residual monomer-especially in
implantable devices, thus the chance of an allergy are quite remote. However,
discuss this with your cataract surgeon who can then choose a different lens
implant material for you in order to avoid all risk if necessary. <b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important
Note:</b> The information presented
on the <span style="color: blue;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span>or provided in response to a request for information in the
<b><i><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">Ask Cataract Surgeons</a></i></b> section on <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is
not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases
including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as
related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a
response to an inquiry made on the <b><i><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">Ask Cataract Surgeons</a></i></b> section
of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical
care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon.
Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical
care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-44872498709515546702014-05-13T10:51:00.000-04:002014-05-13T10:51:06.827-04:00Lens Implant Edge &Tremors<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span>I had cataract surgery a month ago. I have clear vision but
I can see a portion of my lens and it moves. It also has very quick tremors
that don't affect my vision but scare me. Is this normal or should I worry and
will it ever go away.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer: </b>It
is not uncommon for<b> </b>some people to
actually see the edge of their lens implant<b>
</b>after <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a>. Some patients do also experience a sort of
tremoring as part of the adaptation to the lens implant. All of these visual
occurrences seem to be self limiting over time.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important
Note:</b> The information presented
on the <span style="color: blue;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span>or provided in response to a request for information in the
<b><i><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">Ask Cataract Surgeons</a></i></b> section on <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is
not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases
including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as
related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a
response to an inquiry made on the <b><i><a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">Ask Cataract Surgeons</a></i></b> section
of <span style="color: blue;">aboutcataractsurgery.com</span> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical
care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon.
Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical
care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-68189496254377438522014-05-13T09:42:00.001-04:002014-05-13T09:42:07.263-04:00Flickering after Cataract Surgery<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question</b>: It has been 3 months since I had <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/toric-lens-implants.html">cataract surgery andastigmatism correction</a>, with a <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/monovision-iol-correction.html">monofocal lens</a>. I have terrible
"flickering" when I am in an area with fluorescent lights. Will
this ever go away?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer: </b>Some
patients having <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a> and lens implants do report seeing some
flickering of light under certain conditions which are thought to be related to
the adaptation to and reflections of light from the intraocular lens implant
(IOL). For just about all patients this visual effect does subside after some
period of time which varies patient to patient. Please be patient and feel free
to discuss it with your <a href="http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/cataract-surgeon-directory.php">cataract surgeon</a> if it continues or gets worse.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important
Note:</b> The information presented
on the <span style="color: blue;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span>or provided in response to a request for information in the
<b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section on <span style="color: blue;">aboutcataractsurgery.com</span> is
not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases
including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as
related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a
response to an inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section
of <span style="color: blue;">aboutcataractsurgery.com</span> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical
care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon.
Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical
care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675107165502618565.post-14639720486493699202014-04-14T10:59:00.001-04:002014-04-14T10:59:36.820-04:00Different Multifocal Lens Implants in Each Eye?<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Question:
</b>I have cataract in both eyes and need <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">cataract surgery</a>. Is it possible to have
a ReSTOR® multifocal lens implant in one eye and a different multifocal that
would do well in dim light? Would Medicare pay for one single vision lens
implant if I have a multifocal lens implant in the other eye?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Answer:
</b>While it is possible to mix and match <a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">multifocal lens implants</a>, it is not a
generally used practice as it can result not only in adding some benefits, but
in extending some problems and optical complexity. Generally one would “mix and
match” if there was a need to modify the near and intermediate range of vision
this could be attempted-BUT could result in the highlighting of side effects of
each. Follow the recommendations of your cataract surgeon. Medicare will pay
for the monofocal lens only-even if you have a multifocal in the opposite eye.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Important
Note:</b> The information presented
on the <span style="color: blue;">About Cataract Surgery Blog </span>or provided in response to a request for information in the
<b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section on <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is
not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases
including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as
related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a
response to an inquiry made on the <b><i>Ask Cataract Surgeons</i></b> section
of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://aboutcataractsurgery.com/">aboutcataractsurgery.com</a></span> is not meant to take the place of the professional medical
care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon.
Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical
care.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892576266273011154noreply@blogger.com0