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In reply to the discussion: Cataract Surgery Part 2 [View all]

RobinA

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8. I'm Glad
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:12 PM
Jul 2024

to hear about all the great cataract experiences. However, just a heads up. I had both eyes done and the second one did not go well. Although the doctor told me it went wonderfully. Unfortunately, I could not see well out of my right eye. He blew me off every time I told him. The optometrist wouldn't listen either. I started to think maybe I was expecting too much.

Finally, finally I went to another doctor who took one look through his machine and announced that the new lens was dislocated. Seems the first doctor had run into some glitch during the surgery and didn't use the kind of lens that should have been used. So I had the surgery AGAIN and now I can see quite well. No more headache when I read or use the computer, either.

Point being, if you think you didn't get good vision, don't give up. Second opinion.

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Cataract Surgery Part 2 [View all] Leith Jul 2024 OP
Cataracts ._. Jul 2024 #1
Medicare took care of it for me Leith Jul 2024 #4
Under-corrected one eye Nanakoff Jul 2024 #2
According to my doctors, I may be two or three years away from needing cataract surgery LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #3
Mine had to wait until I was 65 Leith Jul 2024 #5
I am 67 LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #7
K&R red dog 1 Jul 2024 #6
I'm Glad RobinA Jul 2024 #8
Hate when that happens Leith Jul 2024 #9
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