Before Cataract Surgery - What I Wish I Knew (1/4) (4K)

[@tsbrownie]

I have other videos on cataract surgery: 1/4) Before Cataract Surgery - What I Wish I Knew kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZzCpqGVeNmYars 2/4) Cataract Surgery kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4O2oHl4l5KCgdU 3/4) Cataract Surgeries--What Happens Post Operation? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJWqnXyNjrV_bdE 4/4) 16 Things That Can Go Wrong With Eye/Cataract Surgery kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYe6hJR3od5ohLM ****** OTHER CATARACT VIDEOS: Day 0 - Cataract Surgery, Lens Replacement, Eye Safety kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXWcpHdna5JmecU Day 1 - After Cataract Surgery, Lens Replacementkzbin.info/www/bejne/apKVZ5yAbrN7iMU Day 7 - Eye Surgery, Cataracts - Things You SHOULD know FIRST kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooithYJ8p5mMhpI Day 315 - Eye Surgery, Cataracts - When Things Go Wrong kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXucnIloorKlnZY Cataract Surgery Update - Left Eye (4K) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eauuXnmYos2JmcU CORRECTION: At 12:52 I said "billions" when I meant "millions."

[@ICDina]

You are a true example of making a better world.

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. Is there a better reason for living?

[@PeggiMendricks]

42:27 Amen to that comment. I had my surgeries nearly 6 years ago and had a great outcome for both eyes. I have mono vision IOLs because I had mono vision contacts for nearly 20 years. Having said all that…I was naive to all that could go wrong or how to increase my chances for an excellent outcome. Thank you for taking the time and significant effort in providing this essential info for all the people considering this surgery. KUDOS

[@Incertidude]

Thank you for taking such time and painstaking effort to help others. I really appreciate this as I am contemplating cataract surgery in the near future. People like you make this world a better place for everyone🙏

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. If you want a doctor's viewpoint, I think Dr. Michele Lee has a good series on cataract surgery. She seems to be very frank and not just selling.

[@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn]

I'm not contemplating, I have no choice,.I'm told😮

[@raymondwright2985]

Some advice. Get your doctor to install lenses that correct your vision of you already have bad vision and need prescription glasses Ask for Tork lenses

[@Igotstaknowit]

My mother, 83, had this surgery and is now scheduled for her other eye. It was a breeze. The prep was eye drops before surgery. We had the option of three separate medications at around $200 from local pharmacy, or combination drops in one bottle by ordering over the phone from out of state pharmacy. We chose combined as it is easier to apply and the cost was less than $40 shipped. Same drops used after surgery for about 3 weeks. That bottle is tiny but it's plenty for what is needed. Surgery was quick, in and out of the facility in about 2 hours. It was like an eye surgery factory with the doctor doing 7 patients that morning.

[@MeTreesndirt]

It is like a factory which is why I don't want them anywhere near me .

[@sundayze]

After watching this video, I count myself very lucky. My eye surgeon was friend recommended. I was not prepared like the video suggests, but did do some reading on this. I did corrections for astigmatism (one eye), glacoma (both eyes), for long distance vision (cheaters are cheaper than prescription eye glasses) and cataracts. It was also like an eye surgery factory, very quick once you got going. I had been in glasses since 2nd grade, never wore contacts, but I chose to be far sighted/w cheaters. Again I was very lucky. I found an amazing doctor and though I am only 2 years out from the surgery, I continue to have amazing vision 20/20 plus in both eyes, no issues.

[@zorbakaput8537]

@@MeTreesndirt Nonsense comment but your choice to go blind.

[@nancyparr91]

@@MeTreesndirt you can always request to be first.

[@lucabrasi5070]

@@MeTreesndirtit’s a procedure that takes around 15 minutes. Pre and post procedure staff involvement included, you’re out in like 2 hours or so. Do you think an eye surgeon and his staff and facility can survive on just a couple patients per day and sit around ? Of course not. A really good doctor gets a lot of referrals and patients. It’s like walking into an empty restaurant. You want someone in high demand. But that doesn’t mean they are cutting corners.

[@TerryMcArdle]

Now that I'm 72 years old, I'm realizing that surgery is becoming an increasing part of my life. As a result, when I had a hip replacement last year I did a lot of research before I started speaking to professionals. Then I follow the professionals' advice. Now I'm in the middle of research for cataract surgery. I've seen a few videos before this one, and I have to say that for ease of understanding, simplicity and clarity, this is the best hands down. Thanks for doing a great job!

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. If you are interested in a doctor's perspective, in my opinion, Dr. Michelle Lee has an excellent series on cataract surgery. She seems very up front, covers tough issues other doctors avoid, and it does not feel like she's selling her clinic.

[@raggedymike]

Thanks so much for this. I have been looking into this for two month's (KZbin, reddit, Facebook). This is by far the most useful discussion I have encountered.

[@tsbrownie]

The best series of videos from the doctor's perspective that I have found are Dr. Michele Lee's. She's one of the few who does not turn her videos into an advertisement and is not afraid to discuss the possible issues.

[@newshoesbigblister]

I watched your 4 part series about your own experience as a patient having cataract surgery, and I would like to send you my heartfelt thanks for you taking the time to do these videos, as it has helped me to be strong enough to speak up and keep pressing for answers BEFORE having the 1st eye done. Many thanks again! 🙂👍

[@Sandrab769]

Wow! I'm impressed with the work you put into this video. Thank you so much.

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you.

[@farukatasever2933]

Thank you for preparing this video about sharing your cataract surgery experience. You did a superb job detailing almost everyting. I am 66 and I have watched more than ,maybe 200 videos learning about my up coming cataract surgery. Your presentation is the BEST.👍👏 THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MAY GOD ALMIGHTY PROTECTS YOU IN THIS WOLRD AND HEREAFTER.👍👏🎖🤲

[@tsbrownie]

If you want to see things from the doctor's side, the best series of videos I found was from Dr. Michele Lee. She seems to be very upfront/no nonsense.

[@farukatasever2933]

@@tsbrownie Thanks.Already watched many of her videos.🙋‍♂️

[@moonlightsonata5576]

I found Dr. Shannon Wong also posted many videos recording & explaining the surgery and/or some complication cases which are very impressive.

[@tsbrownie]

@@moonlightsonata5576 He's also the CEO of his practice. He also seems to downplay the risks involved in lens exchanges. It's good to get both viewpoints.

[@cindyk4324]

Very generous of you to take considerable time detailing your experience and research regarding cataract surgery. Thank you most sincerely.

[@tsbrownie]

@@cindyk4324 Thank you.

[@tonydugal5275]

Thank you for sharing your experience and educating others. I learned a lot. I’ll have cataract surgery later this year.

[@J123G]

It's difficult to believe you are not an eye doctor simply because your explanations are do detailed, and correct. This video should be required viewing pre-op for all patients and I'll be forwarding it on to friends in the future.

[@tsbrownie]

@@J123G Very kind words, thank you.

[@markalexander832]

Very well done. I did six months of research before my cataract surgery and saw two different ophthalmologists before selecting a lens and doctor. The first doctor was a few hundred miles away and had treated other family members, but he used a different line of lenses than the one I wanted, so he sent me to a colleague in the practice who had experience with the new lens I had chosen on my own. The results were superb. Many cataract practices are in-and-out mills treating hundreds of patients. If you want to increase your chances for a good outcome, you have to do your own research and be your own advocate.

[@ckp2ator389]

Yes, I found the same thing, a practice may only use one company even though the clinic where they do their cataract surgery carry multiple makers. I can look at it on the positive side, that the doctor will know the lens and the outcome better if they stick with one company.

[@KhaledKhaled-fo9zb]

What lens you had please ?

[@markalexander832]

@@KhaledKhaled-fo9zb I had the Eyhance lenses, but that does not mean they are right for you. You need to know what you expect from the outcome of your cataract surgery and the properties of various lenses, and then choose a good physician who uses the lens you want.

[@dazeofmylife]

Your presentation had me riveted to the computer screen reading along your notes as you spoke. What an absolutely wonderfully presented educational thesis on cataract surgery by none other than the patient himself! THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. You are too kind.

[@26beegee]

My husband had cataracts in his 50s. Most people I know (including me) had cataracts by age 70. This is a very informative video. Thanks!

[@FillTaylor]

Very thorough, well-organized and extremely helpful. Thanks for this.

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you.

[@BW12149]

I had left and right eye cataract surgery in 2017 age 67. Had a great ophthalmologist and surgery team. Both went perfect and really changed my eyesight for the better. They made it as easy and painless as possible.

[@maevecooney1473]

Wow! This is superb.My right eye is Amblyopic,so have relied on my left eye for 70yrs( varifocal glasses for the last 10 years!)Now have Cataract in my "good" (left)eye & am scheduled for cataract surgery very soon.AM TERRIFIED.i came away from Consultation with zero questions asked,putting 100% trust in Doctor.It is only now that am seeking out on computer as much information/knowledge i can get to inform me & try to alleviate my anxiety.The fear of the surgery being unsuccessful is terrifying me as my right eye will be of no use to me,if my left eye is unsuccessful/or damaged.Thank you so much for ,although not directly dealing with my particular issues,you have educated me far greater than many other sites.

[@tsbrownie]

I understand your concern, but there is nothing to be "terrified" of. It is a medical procedure, and in your case you have a complication. Literally everyone else (about 10 people) I know who's had it done had no issues (mom, dad, aunts, uncles, friends). If you are not comfortable with your surgeon, you might consider finding or at least consulting with another. Ask if they have experience with your condition. Tell them your concerns, make sure they have your full medical history, and let them know how you use your eyes (computer, office work, DIY, handicraft, golf, driving....) Get real answers on how they will deal with it (not just feel good statements like "it will be OK"). I am not a doctor, so I can not give medical advice, but it has always been said that getting a second opinion on surgery is a good idea. My first doctor let me down, I asked other ophthalmologists who the best was and that's how I found my second doctor. The procedure itself is not painful, it is mind-numbingly boring, but then it's only 20 minutes in most cases. I had the option to be awake or asleep, I chose awake for both (it's faster and cheaper).

[@ElizzzaB]

@maevecooney1473 I have same situation. How did you make out?

[@Bohemian-Nilda]

Excellent informational video! Everyone experiencing cataract issues should watch your video! I had both eyes done by a really great doctor with awesome outcomes! My vision has always been very good except that age and cataracts slowly began to affect my vision clarity, my night vision (especially during driving), my closeup activities such as reading, writing, arts & crafts, etc. Now after having had surgery on both eyes, although I sometimes have to wear glasses for reading and some other closeup work, I’m extremely happy with the fact that everything looks so much clearer! And colors look amazingly vibrant and beautiful, which is encouraging me to go ahead and spend more time on leisure activities I truly enjoy, like painting and jewelry making! I’m so happy I had cataract surgery and I feel I should’ve done it sooner! If your video had been available earlier to me, I would’ve had my surgery a little earlier in my life! Thanks again for taking time to put together such an amazingly helpful video! 👍❤

[@ajaykumara7158]

Surgeons advised me the sooner the better for earliest recover

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

VERY TIMELY info. thank you. My husband is having this surgery tomorrow.

[@marceloalvarenga1404]

Thank you for your video considerations as a patient. I have been through this surgery in both eyes recently, so I understood very well what you are trying to advice everyone.

[@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn]

How are u now?

[@pfarrell3626]

I had bilateral cataract surgery. I came out of it blurred as I was before, and with a secondary cataract behind the lens. I also have been seeing the lens that they put in for the past four years. I have the outline of the cataract lens that I view through and then the sides are gray. There’s a long name for it, but the fact is I have the circle that I look through move my eyes. The circle goes with me and I’m just as blurred as I was before. And they just shrug the shoulders and say there’s nothing to do.

[@tsbrownie]

I won't give advice, but will only say what I did. My first surgeon also said there was nothing they could do. I demanded they give me the name of THE BEST surgeon in the region. They were reluctant, but when they figured out that was the only way I was going to leave, they gave it to me. That guy had the skills to fix my issues.

[@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn]

My mother too...she became legally blind as a result.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

So sorry that happened to you. I got similar response from my surgeon. Detailed in my post in this thread.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

​@@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xnSo sorry. :(

[@waynesaller]

I finished with the 3 weeks of drops yesterday. I cannot believe how much clearer my vision is. Glad that I followed thru. and had it done. I am 86 today.

[@tsbrownie]

@@waynesaller I'm glad it went well for you. It does make a huge difference in clarity and color.

[@davidmartin123]

We have a diminishing ability to adjust our focus over time, but after cataract surgery you lose it completely. The natural lens is "squishy" and the eye muscles can contract and relax around the lens to change focus. With a flat artificial IOL lens, there's nothing to contract. So even if you have a marginal ability to focus before cataract surgery, you completely lose it afterwards. Then you're completely dependent on whatever focus and depth of field is provided by the IOL lens. This was not explained to me. I chose monovision and monofocal lenses to see near and far, but there is an unfocused zone for which I need intermediate glasses for some activities. True, when the power of each eye is significally different, eyeglasses change the image size between left and right, but correction with basic contact lenses can be used instead and don't have this issue (e.g. for 20/20 distance vision for driving, sports, etc). My eye surgeon did not offer the capsular bag polishing option. Another potential benefit of that is it can smooth out wrinkles in the capsular bag that can cause the Maddox rod effect (rays of light that extend through point sources of light, similar to what happens if you smudge your eyeglasses in one direction). A YAG laser capsulotomy is the only way to remedy that, though that surgery can result in more Maddox rods or a starburst effect if the hole created by the laser capsulotomy is too small and/or has edges. You can also get more visible floaters after laser capsulotomy because of the remnant capsular bag material lasered off that remains in the vitreous.

[@zenabubawah3708]

informative and helpful. Thanks for sharing

[@kathleentrinity7367]

@@davidmartin123 Great information for those of us considering surgery. Many thanks.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

Capsular bag polishing was never mentioned to me. Perhaps that is the problem. I described my botched surgery in another post on this channel.

[@phacomd]

Capsule bag polishing is not a standard procedure or something optional either. Your surgeon either does it or does not. And even if the surgeon does routinely polish, there are times and reasons to not perform capsule polishing such as incompetent zonular support. I do believe polishing benefits the patient and better preserves options for IOL exchange. It does not in my opinion and experience reduce capsule folds which can give a Maddox rod effect as mentioned by others.

[@finiteloops8610]

Superb video! Much appreciate the text checklists. Thank you!

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you.

[@joeldrubin9832]

Thank you for this. I've had both eyes done and couldn't be happier. I was finding night driving becoming out and out dangerous. I now have 20/20 vision in 1 eye and close to that in the other. The improvement was like walking out of a dark smokey bar and onto a bright motion picture set.

[@tsbrownie]

For 25 out of 26 people it goes well. I'm glad you were one of them!

[@lucabrasi5070]

Aren’t colors wonderful

[@B-ih1ik]

Great information. Thanks! I'm 69 and just in the beginnings of thinking about cataract surgery, so your video is very helpful. May I suggest that you get rid of that little yellow circle/cursor to guide the reader along word by word through your slides. It's very distracting! Your advice is solid, though!

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. I'm not sure how else to highlight items because the regular Windows cursor barely shows up.

[@B-ih1ik]

Maybe you could just rest the cursor next to the item you're reading, rather than moving along word by word

[@tsbrownie]

@@B-ih1ik OK, I've got 1 more to do, so I will have to give change a chance.

[@jchambers1191]

I'm so glad I found your videos - I'm seeing my Dr for my first visit in 3 days - Thanks for all the work you have done to share your experiences. I feel much less intimidated about the process. Thank you, sir!

[@tsbrownie]

@jchambers1191 Thank you. Glad it was useful. If you want an ophthalmologist's view, Michelle Lee has many good videos and she says it like it is.

[@jchambers1191]

@@tsbrownie Thanks, I'll check her out!

[@dupre5338]

Thank you for this video! So helpful... 👍

[@jillneuner8132]

Thank you! Had mine done 3 years ago. Your info would have been helpful! ☺️

[@sofiae8123]

I had just gotten my right eye done and now going in to get my left eye done. I wish that i had seen this before!!! Thank you!!!

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. My best wishes. If the first eye went well, it's very likely the second will also. Feel free to leave us an update if you'd like.

[@Renaissance-Man-Ukulele]

Thank you for this informative presentation of your experience. I had a similar experience with my hearts mitral valve, that was destroyed by a bacterial infection. The doctors gave me a choice between a mechanical or pig valve. I wanted neither. I wanted a repair. Then, before surgery, I had a stroke because pieces of my heart traveled to my brain. I had emergency heart surgery, still insisting on a repair. I woke up with a repair. There are distinct benefits to a repair over a replacement, the greatest being a longer lifespan. Worth the fight.

[@marciamiller3152]

Very helpful. Thank you. Here are a couple more things to consider. 1. Insurance may only help depending on the thickness of the cateracts. 2. Don't fall for the line “You’ll never need glasses again”. 3. How will IOL affect your life at 80 or 90 years of age?

[@dormaierd]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. I appreciate the information and attention to detail. I am scheduled for a one day consultation and procedure, but after listening to this, I think I’ll change it to the two visit plan, besides doing some up front research.

[@chuckinhouston9952]

Excellent. You obviously put a great deal of work into this. Great job!

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. Yes, it was a lot of work, but I did it after my first surgery which did not help me. That's why I keep saying to be prepared before you go. I hope people will learn from my mistakes.

[@mitchfrays8430]

Hi there. Hope you are well. Loved your video which I found very interesting and informative. I'm due to have my first cateract surgery on 25 Mar 24. I must admit that I am worried but your video has put me at ease. I will most definitely watch your other videos on cateract surgery. In addition I have taken on board your advice relating to aftercare following surgery ie. Cleaning and applying drops etc. Thank you for putting this video together. Kind Regards Mitch (UK)

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. Glad I could help. It is important to follow YOUR surgeon's advice, because different techniques have different followups. From a patient's perspective, this surgery is about as painless and fast as can be. It is, however quite boring!

[@mitchfrays8430]

Thank you for your fully comprehensive videos which were of great help and informative. I had my right eye done on 30 March and now in the recovery stages. Currently using Pred Forte eyedrops 4 time a day. It is a beautiful experience as now I can see all the things I had missed. Will be even better when the left eye is done. I found your tips of getting a haircut and using a face flannel to wash your hair useful. Was pleased I found your channel as the tips and advice were useful. Regards Mitch (UK)

[@tsbrownie]

@mitchfrays8430 I'm glad that your surgery went well. The second is easier and less stressful as you know what is coming.

[@raymondwright2985]

One thing I wish I knew was that the doctors only replaces the lens to meet the existing prescription of the eye! I found this out after the first eye was done . I told the doctor that my vision had not improved. And he only then said that he could put in a " tork " lens to fix the vision . But it would cost an additional $1,000.00 which the insurance does not cover. The cataract in the next eye was replaced, this time with a " tork " lens and the vision now 10 year later is still 20/20 in one eye only . If I had only been advised I would definitely have spent the additional $1,000.00 to have 20 / 20 vision in both eyes. If you need cataract operation make sure to ask for " tork' lens replacement

[@tsbrownie]

Perhaps you mean a "toric" lens mean to correct astigmatism as well as myopia?

[@jamesreynolds4220]

I have two "Toric" lenses which replaced my cataracts. These lenses cost me $1,620. each, so you were offered a bargain. My left eye came out perfect, the right needed a slight astigmatism correction.

[@lucabrasi5070]

A Toric lens is to correct astigmatism. It CAN do that if everything goes as planned, but not always and there can be other complications. But astigmatism can be corrected with glasses that also take care of the reading issue.

[@beerster]

I had right eye surgery in 2009. It was a disaster. I later needed retinal surgery due to the cataract surgery. I had 16 retina tears to fix. I am stuck with a Crystalens HD that is fixed in place and will never accommodate again. I have a strap around my eyeball to change the shape of my eye to be more football-like to try to keep my retina from detaching again. You were brave to have a cataract surgeon mess with your retina. I will only go to a retina specialist for retina problems. I have had PVD's in both eyes. The retina repair removed the vitreous from my right eye and all of the floaters. I was in retina surgery for 5 hours. It took a month of no movement to recover. I now need my left eye cataract removed. I am going with a monofocal lens. I will ask about extended range and bag cleaning. I can read unaided with my right eye. I want the sharpest distance vision that I can achieve. My retina surgeon told me to never touch my right eye again. It is interesting to see how many eye surgeons wear glasses. Never put anything multifocal inside of your eye. They are all crap. Use multifocal on the outside of your eye.

[@lespaul1755]

That sounds like a nightmare

[@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn]

Did u have high myopia maybe? Or another eye problem?

[@lespaul1755]

@@beerster I had cataract surgery 4 years ago and my vision is fine now. Now recently I had eye surgery for a macular hole I saw a retinal specialist and the surgery went fine the recovery time is is taking 2 months because the injected a gas bubble in my eye and I and once that dissolves my vision will come back.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

I agree with all you mentioned. I had a terrible experience with a multifocal lens implant. Never again.

[@tobybgb]

Very helpful observations. I had cataract 6 years ago and was very disappointed. Being nearsighted my entire life I was used to wearing glasses and would remove them to read and conduct my life as I'm a woodworker by trade. I was scheduled to have surgery with a Dr.that I knew and understood my needs.I wasn't able to schedule surgery before he retired and scheduled with another surgeon, I made her aware that I didn't want to change my prescription as I had previously discussed with my original surgeon. After the surgery when coming in for post surgery and pre op for the other eye I commented on my spectacular distance vision and wanted to know when my nearsightedness would return, at 65 I could still focus an inch from my face, now I'm able to read a golf ball at 600 yards but not see anything clearly within 6 ft. Her reply was that she told me I would be needing glasses to read! After expressing my total dissatisfaction the wanted to replace the lens with the correct ( and the one I told them I wanted) lens. Needless to say I was not going to let them anywhere near my eye! I struggled for about 2 months and went to a major university organization here in the Boston area and am currently wearing a contact lens to "dumb down" the eye and return my vision to pre-surgery status. My advice and what is a well known outcome for nearsighted individuals is they strongly consider changing their vision parameters. Nearsighted people in general do not like wearing reading glasses!

[@DM-rq6yx]

Great information and presentation! I wish I had seen it prior to my surgery but I am doing ok so far. It's barely a month for the first eye.

[@jamesreynolds4220]

I had both my cataracts replaced with Toric lenses (Clareon) just over a year ago. I was having problems seeing the golf ball at distance so I chose to become far sighted vs my old near sighted state with glasses. I was also having problems getting my glasses prescription updated because of the cataracts progression. The left eye came out great at 20-20 to 20-25 the day after surgery. The right eye was the most difficult the Dr. dealt with the day of the surgery (one week later) and tested 20-60+ with some continued blurring. The staff said it can take a week to heal, but mine took 28 days for clarity to become almost as good as the left eye. I use glasses for reading and for computer use. These glasses are bi-focals, computer distance on top, reading below and work great! This year my visit showed 20-20 vision, but I had acquired a vitreous floater in the left eye. This floater started as a green 3-sided leaf, then morphed into a comet-like mass headed by a small green donut. Lots of pineapple and bromelain later it's still there, but time seems to be fading it a bit. The floater can be removed with surgery, but it's not bothering me that much. I have narrow-angle glaucoma which was treated with a laser hole in each eye. After that procedure both eyes had a log-jam of floaters. These were minor and disappeared over a few years. However, I had profound halos around lights at night making driving more difficult. These halos have been greatly reduced by my new Toric lenses - an unexpected benefit. So, with a 76th birthday in a few weeks, I'm very happy with my eyesight!

[@cherryschiestel7203]

Thank you so much for this info. I had an initial consult today and was overwhelmed by the appointment. Now I know what questions to ask at my next appointment. Thank you again!

[@tsbrownie]

Glad it was useful.

[@jeffestrada6857]

Cant thank you enough for sharing your experiences so that people like me that are considering eye correction surgery have better understanding of the whole procedure. I will take on board lots of the information you have provided here. I thank you very much! 👍👍👍

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. Glad it was useful.

[@kellycantwaitformyKing]

Great video. Thanks so much for all of the information. I had both eyes done recently. I have to admit I was so excited about the prospect of seeing better and possibly not needing glasses ever again that I did not do all of my homework. To be honest, it is complicated and the average person can get overwhelmed with needing to do so much research...most doctors also don't have time to fully educate their patients as well. So I jumped in with both feet. Overall, I am happy with my results and my multifocal lenses....1st eye surgery went great and my vision was improved to not needing glasses. The next eye surgery went great too but my doctor wanted to also fix a little astigmatism in the first eye that he felt was not completely perfect...I said ok thinking it was not a big deal and I trusted him. Well, now that eye is worse and he is sending me for laser treatments at his expense. You have to go into this with realistic expectations and armed with a lot of education and make sure you get a good doctor. Im in that small percentage that needs PRK treatment now.

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you for sharing your story. I guess you'll be OK after that bit of inconvenience. I like your summary and wish I'd said it, "You have to go into this with realistic expectations and armed with a lot of education and make sure you get a good doctor." It sums up my videos.

[@Cali_Girl1]

VERY WELL DONE! VERY Detailed and Informative! Thank You for taking the time to be so specific and detail oriented.

[@tsbrownie]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@creativepunter]

Thank you for all the information!

[@sheilavives1137]

I didn't realize cataract surgery was so complexed and detailed. Thank you for your video.

[@sarahschmidt4177]

Most instructive! You are a very detailed intellectual. Thank you for sharing.

[@annareuter7639]

Thanks so much for making these videos from the patient's perspective and needs. I had cataract surgery (both eyes) in 2023. I found it to be "assembly line" eye surgery, too, but I was a bit more careful to start since I wore hard (RGP) contact lenses 60 years. I had to remove the RGP lenses (one at a time) for 6 weeks to prep for cataract surgery. I also delayed the left eye for 5 months. So I was stuck trying to find a combo of contact lens and/or glasses in between the two eye surgeries. Like you, the surgeon missed the target (-2D) for both eyes. I asked for best distance vision with monofocal IOL. Ended up: Plano (right eye but has kerataconis) and -1.25D (left eye- only mildly astigmatic).

[@GreenpeacerLiz56]

Thank you for making this video, it is a lot of info that is important. I don't understand why doctors aren't more forthright.

[@tsbrownie]

@@GreenpeacerLiz56 Dr. Michelle Lee has good videos from an ophthalmologist's viewpoint. She seems very forthright.

[@straycats6]

I really need to get this done

[@bobhenson1433]

I had cataract surgery about 10 yrs ago, with corrective lens. I could not be more satisfied with the procedure and results. No glasses needed, both far and near vision much improved.

[@CharlesBerlin-bk5bn]

Thanks, very helpful. This helped me to realize that being nearsighted all my life, it would be a mistake to aim to now optimize my distance vision with upcoming cataract surgery. I currently often don't use my glasses with near vision, and always use my glasses for everything else (which I'm fine with having done this all my life). So I've asked my cataract surgeon to optimize my new lenses for near vision, to be able to comfortable adapt to my new vision without having to change my glasses use pattern of many years. I now realize it would be a difficult adaptation to suddenly go from being nearsighted all my life to becoming farsighted (which apparently is the default setting for the big majority of cataract implant patients). This wouldn't have occurred to me without having watched your video.

[@tsbrownie]

I'm glad you had a chance to discuss your options with your doctor before surgery.

[@shirleyott2669]

Great video! I have AMD in my right eye and had a lens replacement due to Cataract. Am going to have my left eye done shortly (only good eye ) due to Cataract. I am researching all the info that I can and your advise to get a second opinion on eye calculations is very helpful. Thank you.

[@tomquinn1192]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with all the details. I know the need for this surgery is coming up for me in the next few years and all the considerations you've mentioned in this video is very useful.

[@jasoncreszinsky7495]

Well done. I will need surgery in the next 12 - 18 months and your video has been a tremendous help.

[@tsbrownie]

@@jasoncreszinsky7495 Thank you, and best wishes.

[@nirvonna]

I am a mono-vision lover! I had refractive surgery in ‘96 to correct myopia but did not want to walk in with blurry distance vision and walk out with blurry close-up vision. No way! I had zero difficulty adjusting and zero adjustment time. No challenges with depth of field and I was a horse jumper. Horses have 12-foot strides which you must adjust for up or down between jumps to get the best take-off distance for the next jump. No problem! I love my best-of-both-worlds mono-vision. Of course it was my choice to retain my beloved mono-vision with my IOL.

[@Fireneedsair]

What difference was the result between the two eyes?

[@nirvonna]

@@Fireneedsair i don’t understand your question, I have to guess. The “difference between the two eyes” was that one eye could focus up close but not focus in the distance. The other eye could focus in the distance but not up close. That is the nature of mono-vision. And the two eyes compensate for each other. If you need to focus up close that eye takes over if you need to focus in the distance that eye takes over. Make sense?

[@Fireneedsair]

@@nirvonna no I’m asking you refraction numbers that the iols landed at

[@ralphwaters8905]

Thanks for sharing your experience and your lessons learned. I just had a vitrectomy & epiretinal membrane peel that was needed in my case to address the effects of a common PVD (posterior vitreous detachment). They tell me that the vitrectomy always accelerates cataract formation, so a second surgery is typically done within a year after the first. The only complaint I have with my ophthalmologist is that they did not provide me with much information on what to expect post-op. For example, one of the meds kept my pupil dilated because movement in those muscles can irritate nearby tissues and slow the healing. The dilation effect lasted a week after the med was discontinued. Foreknowledge of little things like this would have helped me understand my situation better and would have provided some peace of mind that my recovery was on track. Not much of a gripe, but one that would be easily fixed with a boilerplate handout.

[@tsbrownie]

I agree. The doctors' "we are too busy to explain things to every patient" is a pretty thin excuse.

[@edinny8001]

Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to put this excellent video together.

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@sashanealand8315]

its nice to hear frim a patient rather than a doctor as most doctors practicing tbe surgery have not had the surgery on themselves and cannot tell the exoerience

[@tsbrownie]

​@sashanealand8315 My favorite doctor videos are from Doctor Michelle Lee. She's not afraid to discuss the tough topics and does not sound like an advertisement.

[@gals5252]

My cataract surgeries on both eyes were successful! Thank God!

[@tsbrownie]

For around 95% to 96% of patients, it does work out well. I'm glad it did for you. For the other 4% to 5% it can be a negative experience. But as I said in the video, giving your doctor a complete written medical history and getting a second opinion can help lower the odds of any issues.

[@Peony1307]

Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@tsbrownie]

@@Peony1307 You're welcome.

[@roscioocasio4385]

Thank you Mr. Browne for this informative video. I became a new subscriber as a result. I already had cataract surgery on 11/22/2023 for the right eye. I am going for second opinion on it elsewhere; because it's not living up to what was advertised by them. All the Best! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️💐

[@nicow6808]

Thank you , this is very useful information for someone goong into catarct surgery

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. Best wishes.

[@frankenfoamy]

Doing my research for up coming surgery. Two comments. Doctors have different interpretations of acceptable outcomes. anything that did not blind you to better than 20/20...find out their interpretation. There is a procedure that is part of the standard surgery called "clear corneal incision" If done correctly, it can relax the shape of the cornea to correct all or part of astigmatism.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

That was never mentioned to me either. Sigh.

[@painmt651]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I have cataracts in both eyes and I have not had my 60th birthday. I don’t have major issues, yet, but I am gathering information for future reference.

[@apexstarfly190]

Excellent video, many thanks. I have my surgeries coming up in October so having the list of question prepared and taking your advise will make be better prepared.

[@tsbrownie]

@apexstarfly190 Glad it was useful. I cringe when I remember how unprepared I was.

[@jstephens2758]

I found your experiences and suggestions very useful. Thanks.

[@regdor8187]

Thanks, I have searched this subject many times, you have brought new information that was missing and important for me..

[@tsbrownie]

@@regdor8187 If you want a doctor's perspective, Dr. Michelle Lee has a good series on eye surgeries. She's not afraid to address difficult issues.

[@russellstyles5381]

My experience was absolutely fabulous. However, it happened due to monocular double vision in left eye, so it was very early. Right eye had no problems, but with strong myopia, you have to do both. A month apart, with monocular implants. EDIT: I have been using strong eyeglasses for several decades. I never even imagined not using them afterward, they are part of me. Even my right eye, which was dead on, aside from some minor astigmatism has a progressive lens. For most tasks, the progressive reading glasses grind is magic. If you need to see the ground clearly - I almost never do - you may have to take your glasses off, and watching TV while reclining requires you to remove your glasses. Even though I was very early, it is amazing how much light the cataract blocks. For the month between operations, I could switch, and the new eye could see better in the dark. Get the magic sunglasses option on your glasses, they are nice.

[@tsbrownie]

One thing I've had to change now that I can go without glasses is that I'm used to having my eyes automatically protected by glasses, now I need to remember to put on safety glasses when doing shop work, gardening, etc.

[@MrRustymorris]

Hello, I will like to Thank You for your time in producing this amazing informative video. It is May 18th, 2024 and I will be having cataract surgery on my left eye on May 21st, 2024 and my right eye on May 28th, 2024. I am more relaxed about the procedure now. Like yourself I am ahead of the curve being 58 years old and needing cataract surgery on both eyes.

[@tsbrownie]

Glad to hear that, thank you. Best of luck with your procedures! If you like, let us know how it went.

[@MrRustymorris]

Hello, I hope that you are well. I have my second procedure yesterday and things have webt well on both. It appears that I will need a slight prescription to clear up things far off and my bifocals for reading. The improvement thus far is incredible. I would have loved to be able to see without corrective lenses but this is pretty grest.. I will reply again in 3-4 weeks on my improvement.

[@tsbrownie]

@MrRustymorris Glad to hear it went well. We look forward to your next report.

[@sschneider9687]

I had the exact same thing happen to me...I can no longer see anything close up. However I most assuredly told my doctor that I was only interested in being able to sew and read. He ignored me.

[@DrDRE4391]

Wow, what an excellently produced presentation! Thank you.

[@tsbrownie]

Glad you liked it. Thank you.

[@slynnjacomet8]

If you are about to get surgery sometimes this type of video makes you more nervous. Chose this based on your personality. If you are the type that needs everything explained then watch this video. If your the type that freaks out then don't overwatch these types of videos. From a retired pys

[@tsbrownie]

I struggled with the concern of people stressing out. Especially with the fourth one. But in the end, it's better to have the information available for those who will benefit, and people can choose to watch or not. I put a stress warning on the fourth one.

[@ajaykumara7158]

@@slynnjacomet8 Very well advised. My MD Facoemulsification surgeon with 30 years experience, after checking said "I will do it in 5 minutes and you can roam around immediately. " Still I am hesitating and doing research since 2 months. I think if tge eye is free from other issues then absolutely successfully surgery goes well. Otherwise with issues like dry eyes, glaucoma, retina problem and inflammation only some complications arise. Even then good doctors are able to do surgeries well. So choose the best doctor and tge best lense no matter whatever the costs are. This I learnt and very soon going ahead prayerfully.

[@robertwood9984]

I had a heart procedure done. I took my time and studied greatly. I found the Dr. and procedure I wanted. I studied the Dr. himself and his work. The procedure failed almost immediately. It was difficult to accept that I was the 1 in a thousand to fail. But possible. I learned this hospital is a training hospital. Everything points to a visiting Dr. doing the work under supervision. If I were an important person for sure the Dr would have done the work himself. The 2nd correction procedure surgical report showed what I was suspecting. The 1st procedure was sloppily done. I trusted him. There were other multiple indicators. "Study your Dr." I studied the man himself. Be specific, Dr's are not gods. Lack of respect to the patient is a red flag.

[@tsbrownie]

Had a friend who had something similar happen, but it was an experimental heart procedure and it left him with a minor stroke that they denied was their fault. Know your doctor, know the odds, and do what you have to to get the best outcome.

[@lorainemc4216]

'LACK OF RESPECT For the PATIENT is A RED FLAG ' True!!!

[@adnacraigo6590]

Very informative video. Are you an engineer in your working life? You are knowledgeable and analytical.

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. I started out in software but soon went into management.

[@adnacraigo6590]

@@tsbrownie 44 years in telecommunications. Pole climbing to switchroom to translations and software. I was fascinated with transmission lines and cellular.

[@tsbrownie]

@@adnacraigo6590 I worked on a 70 foot radio com tower for the USAF once, was near-panicked the whole time. You are a braver man than I! Telecom was the high-tech place to be as computers kinda faded.

[@foblivio]

Thank you for this informative video.

[@stathisapostolou2630]

Thank you very much for your very detailed video. It has helped me a lot in the process of choosing the right doctor.

[@tsbrownie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brucknerian9664]

I'm guessing this in the U.S.; in Canada the surgery and lenses are free, under each Province's medical programs. I paid nothing for cataract surgery both eyes; only specialized lenses cost more if one wants something other than the usual lense.

[@MC-ds5ox]

I am looking for your other videos. This is very helpful.

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. The links are in the description.

[@CheapEngineerCrafts]

Thank you! Not there yet but I will be coming back when I’m actually going to have the surgery - I’ve been told it will happen

[@joans5619]

I didn’t have any option to be asleep. They put me out to give me a block so I couldn’t move my eye, but that’s because I panicked. They wanted me to stare at a light and I told him I couldn’t manage that. I have glaucoma. I lost a ton a vision. I can’t tell if I have vision loss or if it’s cloudy still post cataract surgery. I didn’t know if he does the YAG laser that it wrecks that bag. I wish I knew to ask to have him clean it during the surgery. Why wouldn’t they just do it then? Since I have glaucoma and now learned here that I won’t be able to have a back up plan if I get the yag and it wrecks that capsular bag, I am thinking I should settle as it is because I’m 63 - so young to decide to destroy that bag and leave no future option.

[@tsbrownie]

It sounds like you should talk to an ophthalmologist. Your original one or another. I'm not in a position to give medical or legal advice.

[@Suemack24]

32:00 is critical information and the grief I’m feeling with loss of up close vision is very sad. I said I wanted to keep my up close vision remain but was told reading glasses are easy to deal with this. Now I can’t see clear;y in the distance or up close. I hate not having the focus ability turning my head and looking up or down. Having keloid skin also means I now need laser treatment to remove the keloid scar tissue capsule growth. I’d never have cataract surgery if I could go back.

[@tsbrownie]

Sad to hear and I know what you mean. I did get used to my issue, but it took years.

[@Jgreen2794]

I was nearsighted for most of my life. I had my left eye done first, so I had monovision for a few years. I actually liked it. My sight continued to deteriorate, so years later, I had the right eye done by a different doctor. My vision is better, though not good, and getting used to having reading glasses is a chore. My regular eye care doctor is suggesting glasses, since I now have one slightly nearsighted eye, and one slightly farsighted eye.

[@oseasviewer7108]

What a brilliant video! now I understand my intuitive hesitation to have cataract surgery - I have a great deal more to learn - after LASIK I now need to determine do I retain monovision L=distance R= reading with compromised depth of field particularly night vision

[@harborgirl8877]

Wasn’t it covered by Medicare/secondary insurance?

[@tsbrownie]

The first one was, but the second was not because it went outside the typical treatment.

[@restlessdunedain]

Very very informational, thanks!

[@USAelder]

Excellent video. Thank you. Al

[@tsbrownie]

@@USAelder If you mean AI = actual intelligence.

[@sandeeppalbansal1917]

As a patient prespective, it is good, but there are few pointers, aim is always 100%, but all eyes do not behave the same, plus it is patient expectations versus reality, 2ndly all monofocal lenses for near vision glasses would be required.secondly, capsular opacification can happen as a preexisting one whwer if you try to clean can disturb the eye, and doing a YAG CAP later is better, iol formulae even if you use the best iol formulae, surprise can happen, also the eye behaves sometime differently. take care

[@supriyapriyaarora7]

@@sandeeppalbansal1917 hello... I did a cataract surgery three weeks ago and enhance iol toric was used... The first five days it was perfectly fine.. after that my vision started deteriorating... Now he said that I will be able to see better only if I do cataract surgery in my other eye 😕

[@supriyapriyaarora7]

@@sandeeppalbansal1917 he is also offering me free yag ... As he said my cell growth is fast... Which is weird...

[@tsbrownie]

I had YAG done. Not a big deal. About 15 minutes in the office. A little eye irritation for a couple days. If you are not feeling good about your current doctor's work, have you considered getting a second opinion?

[@supriyapriyaarora7]

@@tsbrownie yes... I did go today... Will take another opinion too... They are saying I have cataract in the other eye as well.. initially they said I have glaucoma... Without any test I was put on drops... Now they are asking me to do that test as well... I'm so confused... Spending so much just on tests... Without confirmation I was put on drops.. there are no symptoms of glaucoma.. I have sensitivity to light ...

[@tsbrownie]

@@supriyapriyaarora7 I'm not medically trained, but when I doubt my doctor, if I can't trust them, if they seem to being doing it wrong, if they don't listen, I go to another doctor and at least get their opinion.

[@meli66ajg]

Thanks for the useful info. In retrospect, do you wish you'd kept your cataracts and had no surgery at all?

[@tsbrownie]

@meli66ajg My vision before surgery had me legally blind (especially at night), vision after surgery was great. My only regrets were walking into the first appointment knowing nothing and totally trusting the doctor, and not getting a second set of measurements.

[@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn]

I was always a bit suspicious of those many vids where the surgeons make cataract surgery sound like they are removing a wart

[@tsbrownie]

The best KZbin series on eye surgery by a doctor I have found is by Dr. Michelle Lee. She is not afraid to take on tough subjects and does not spend time advertising herself.

[@carbon8ng]

Great Job. very informative. Thank you very much.

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you.

[@nirvonna]

It was an extremely painful procedure for me and I received an undetectable amount of IV narcotic plus frequent numbing drops to my eye. The numbing drops hurt like hell every time she squirted my eye with it. I have photophobia and the bright light shining in my eye was also extremely uncomfortable.

[@tsbrownie]

I'm sorry your surgeries were painful. I looked up pain during cataract surgery and the study showed that increased blood pressure related to anxiety was correlated to the degree of pain a patient felt. My surgeons both gave me a "relaxant" medication.

[@nirvonna]

@@tsbrownie Thank you but the pain had nothing to do with my BP, which runs very low. Nor was I feeling anxious. I specifically refused the Versed “relaxant.” I always do because I hate the amnesia it causes (I’m a retired ICU RN). Maybe when my other eye is ready (I didn’t have “surgeries” as I had a unilateral cataract). I can request Valium instead, along with Demerol. Don’t you think eye exams themselves are painful when the doctor shines a very bright light in your dilated pupil and forces your eye open? The light alone hurts like hell. The eye naturally resists it but the doctor forces your eye open. This is especially painful if your eyes are light-sensitive. The other thing that really hurt was the numbing drops. Every time she squirted that stuff in my eye it burned something awful, much like lidocaine, which burns like crazy when it’s first injected. I have severe dry eye and the Xiidra eye drops I use, among other treatments, burns 🥵 severely upon application. My eyes hurt all the time. Chronic eye pain can be bad enough to make life not worth living.

[@commonsense6967]

Yes, I too had the sedative to "relax", the numbing drops in the eye, and the excrutiatingly not painful, but nearly impossible to look into bright light. The surgeon BARKED at me loudly to look directly into this light. Sheer torture, though not really painful. Still, not a pleasant experience. I didn't have to fool with any drops, though. He injected the antibiotic into both eyes (not painful) because this surgery center advertises "dropless cataract surgery". I chose the toric lenses, though the surgeon undercorrected a bit for my myopia and also my astigmatism, but I can see so much better overall, though I wear progressive glasses for most everything, especially reading. I'd had a peripheral retinal tear repaired by laser many years ago, so I was most concerned that this much needed surgery would cause another tear or a retinal detachment, but it's been a couple of years now, and so far, so good.

[@capnpugwash5403]

Interesting. I must say results do depend on individual reactions to surgery. Both my wife and I had surgery in one eye on the same day by the same surgical team, who likewise did our measurements the same way. Both myself and my wife are long sighted. My surgery was brilliant, and my long distance acuity is great. My wife's vision is adequate, but she complains about shadows, and intermittent clarity. Our treatment was via a surgical team from the USA (we are in Grenada) they come as part of the University connection to help locals. We did not have al the drops prior, and simply keep covered for a day, and avoid heat, lifting, and sudden movements post surgery and the uncovering of the eye. Sunglasses for about a week afterwards I seem to remember.

[@Coffee_Lover-s8n]

There’s a lot that I wish I had known and would have never done it. It’s been an utter nightmare and I cannot see as good as I did before.

[@tsbrownie]

@@Coffee_Lover-s8n I was there and understand. Consider this, I found another doctor who could help. I'm not 100%, but I am 90% and very functional.

[@kitty-sq6ud]

Thank for sharing the experience. Love it. Where is the 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4?

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you. Check the description for the others.

[@danseymour6510]

When asked ...Do you want to see well both near and far? Duh! I spent an extra three grand and found : a distinct loss of distance sharpness, that fresnel lenses create horrible light distortion at night when seeing light sources, and that the most painful procedure I have ever experienced was my lens replacement. My best eye is the one I haven't done anything to,

[@detaylor7]

How are your eyes doing now? I know you did not want monovision, but it sounds to me like that is what you got. You may have mentioned that one of your videos, but I think I missed it if you did. I think I watched them all. I have been told by my optometrist that I need cataract surgery, but the Ophthalmologist is not as definite. He told me to tell him when I was ready. I saw a second Ophthalmologist and he was ready to do cataract surgery right away, but I was not ready yet. Neither of them gave me any measurements to compare. I am nearsighted, and I’m thinking about going for near vision. Thank you for the videos.

[@tsbrownie]

@detaylor7 I'm functioning OK. There is still a fuzzy zone and depth of field issues, but they are relatively small inconveniences. The measurements you'd have to ask for and pay for. Are second opinions worth it? In my case it would have been, but for most not.

[@detaylor7]

@@tsbrownie do you ever wear glasses or contacts?

[@tsbrownie]

@@detaylor7 I need to wear them if I have to have depth perception (driving, hobby work, etc.)

[@gregbannish8423]

The doctor giving my aunts post cataract yag laser capsulotomy said he had done it 10,000 times with perfect success, and claimed it was perfect for her, yet her vision immediately got worse afterwards. Also, he gave her a far-sighted lense without asking, even though she was an english school teacher and reading is the most important thing for her. The cataract removal revealed serious macular degeneration in one eye, so her vision was still bad. The doctor did explain that issue, but still sucked for her...

[@tsbrownie]

Most surgeries do go well, but if you are the 1 in 25 or 1 in 26, things can be bad. It's unfortunate that doctors won't provide meaningful ratings of those in their profession. The best I can figure is to get multiple measurements and talk with multiple doctors.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

​@@tsbrownieI really wish I would have seen this post before I had my surgery several years ago. They had to do all the measurements twice because the numbers did not make sense the first time. I dhould have gone gor a second opinion.

[@Inisfad]

Strangely, I appear to be getting ‘mono vision’ naturally. I’ve been wearing glasses for myopia since I was 8. For some reason, now my left eye is ‘improving’ (meaning that my myopia is improving but I’d need reading glasses for close up) and my right eye still focuses really well for reading, and is near sighted as usual. Cataract surgery will be in my future, so thank you for posting this video. Very helpful and informative.

[@tsbrownie]

Thank you, glad it was helpful.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

Great presentation and research. I had my right eye done when I was 67, I was foolish and wanted the multy focus lens so I would not jave to wear glasses. I went through most of the same tests as you mentioned. They had trouble getting the measurements (where they take the pictures of the inside of the eye) and that test was redone a week later. That should have been a warning sign. The surgery itself was easy. Apparently they did not give me enough anesthesia because I was awake during the surgery and saw exactly what was done. I didn't mind and thought that was normal. I had a huge amount of floaters and what looked like lightning strikes inside my eyes for the first week or so. Dr's office said that was normal. Vision was worse than it was b4 surgery. Colors were completely off and that eye did not focus correctly. I had followed all instructions and restrictions to a tee. Doc ended up doing the laser procedure to try to correct it. I started taking eye vision supplements and that helped some. Surgeon said doing surgery to replace the lens was too risky. A year later I had surgery in the left eye. A regular lens was used this time. That surgery went well. Now, a year later, I wear prescription glasses and my eyes have adjusted some and they focus better together now. Still have horrible halos while driving at night. Sometimes I just close my right eye to blot out the halos from oncoming cars. Surgeon does not know what went wrong with the right eye. I asked to get the $2300 I paid for the multi focal lens refunded, he said no. Anyone who asks I tell to not get the multi focus lens. I have a feeling a lot of the problems I have is due to that lens. I'm very disappointed with the results, but I muddle on with it. Really nothing I can do about it at this point.

[@tsbrownie]

@tinacatharinaeden2711 I'm not a doctor, but from what I have found, the halos at night are common with multi-focal lenses. The flashes and other are not typical. Have you seen another doctor? Second opinions are common practice for serious conditions.