Dos and Don'ts After Cataract Surgery

Dos and Don'ts After Cataract Surgery by Dr Chan Jan Bond
Consultant Ophthalmologist from International Specialist Eye Centre KL

[@615SU]

Excellent, thanks. However found the background music intrusive and unnecessary.

[@anonymous-ep2bz]

Totally agree had to stop watching

[@rhondabailey1838]

Please stop the music

[@lettyuy6903]

hi gud am

[@farmerbrown3768]

Me too

[@michelleb1]

The music is there to make it feel not so scary. Surgery can be scary for many people, they're trying to put it into a light-hearted and informational format.

[@Pluviophile218]

I just completed the surgery on May 18. Got clearance from my doctor yesterday for normal activities. My vision is very good now. My advice to anyone contemplating is to follow your doctor's instructions. The surgery itself is pretty easy, but do what they tell you post-op for best result. This is a great video with good information. Thank you, doctor!

[@bruceschorr3926]

Just completed it myself and totally agree. I felt like I went swimming in a chlorinated pool for a couple of hours. But sunglasses are a must 😎 now

[@Pluviophile218]

@@bruceschorr3926 It gets better.

[@marinelpolido2587]

M.

[@greendragon4058]

Thank you as I'm going in in October to get my both eyes done , one one day and one the next day. The hospital is 3 hours away so I have to plan I really appreciate your input

[@Dex_NeutralMinded]

Was it Lasik caterat or traditional? Does it matter? My mother needs it and cat dexide. She is not 80. Thanks in advance

[@rhrocha2009]

The information is great, but the music is so annoying. You may want to turn the music down. But thank you so much for the great information

[@janbondchan9471]

I really can't switch of the music anymore as it has been posted and edited years ago. Thank you for all the music comments but what's done is done

[@ginpj4108]

Thank you for your do and don't as I will be doing mine soon. The only issue I have is, wish the background music is not so loud. Point is, trying to focus what you said not the music.

[@janbondchan9471]

Thank you for the feed back

[@lgopalakrishnan3181]

This video covers all the concerns of a post operative cataract patient in a clear and simple way. Thank you!

[@louiekidd251]

Bacteria will grow very fast in warm temperatures. In order to avoid a bad infection and possible loss of eye sight, I would highly suggest that you stay Air-Conditioned for several days after surgery.

[@myspeakingmind4065]

i need this one,going to have it very soon.

[@matthewpadgett9526]

I had the surgery yesterday and I had no problem whatsoever. I didn’t have to use eye drops or anything afterwards,I didn’t even require an eyepatch. My follow up was this morning and I can resume my regular duties including driving. If you need to have this surgery, I highly recommend you do it. Now my sight is crystal clear!

[@iringa77]

You need to use the eye drops!

[@matthewpadgett9526]

@@iringa77 No, it’s absolutely amazing ! They actually put the medication in your eye when they are doing the surgery, afterwards you will see slight movement in your eye, that’s the medication, your body will absorb it after 1 or 2 weeks. If someone else were looking into your eye, they would not see the medication in your eye, it’s only noticeable to you.

[@pixiekidoBelle]

Lucky you. Mine was bungled twice.

[@pixiekidoBelle]

Where's the Clinic?

[@matthewpadgett9526]

@@pixiekidoBelle Ohio.

[@diannespalding6542]

Had my left eye done 3 weeks ago. Second eye March 7. Hope it goes as well as the first one. It’s a joy to be able to read things on my tv!

[@keepsmiling704]

Had my right eye done and waiting a month on the left. Putting on my o;d glasses with the right lens removed is like being in sa fun house of mirrors right now , YIKES

[@justinamusyoka4986]

My left eye surgery was done today and am happy to watch this video to get well informed. Thanks.

[@maryannregina590]

Just had surgery last week. You answered slot of questions. Thank you.

[@joevignolor4u949]

I had cataract surgery at Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary in Boston about a week ago. When they took the eye patch off the following morning I had excellent vision. I didn't even need new glasses. The vision in the eye measured at 20/25. The eye surgeon told me that an outcome like that is rare as most people at least need new glasses. I guess I was just lucky and everything fell together just right.

[@rosies1263]

Which lens did you chose? Was it the standard or the very expensive? I was quoted a price of $3,000 for a better lens. Please let me know as I'm having surgery in a week!

[@samename6479]

I had the 2nd eye done 2 days ago. I love how I now see. Next day follow up visit, the Doc said I did not need glasses anymore to drive. My eyes are now "20-25 plus". That's how they termed it. If you need this surgery, it's fast & pain free. I recommend you to do it.

[@janbondchan9471]

Hi. Hope everything went well for you. 😊

[@janbondchan9471]

@&∅± depends on the glasses you choose

[@yourlocaldyke]

Thank you. My mother is scheduled for cataract surgery next week. I can't wait for her to be able to have a full field of vision

[@shwetakasabe2643]

This is extremely helpful since my eye surgery is lined up next month. The Dr in the video explains very well without scaring us abt the surgery.

[@lalithakumari1236]

This is helpful to me. Because I'm cataract operated patient. Thank u very much for ur kind advice.

[@janbondchan9471]

Welcome. Hope everything goes well for u

[@shwetakasabe2643]

@@janbondchan9471 hope so I m 35 yrs n due to the injury I ve got traumatic cataract n iris damage. Dr is good hope he manages well

[@Happy-pb8nn]

No 9999 88 and

[@heywoodjerbloume]

I had cataract surgery in Winnipeg Canada and the result was amazing.The Doctors hints are exactly what my surgeon told me.On a lighter note its free in Canada.

[@johnf3326]

After my cataract I could hardly see anything. It was like a thick fog. Literally I could not distinguish between the house at the bottom of my garden and the sky. I was so worried I went to the eye emergency clinic 2 days after. The guy said there was a bit of the lens left in but that could be lasered out later. After 4 weeks little improvement. At 4 week checkup the specialist told me to stop using the steroid drops they gave to me as the pressure was high. He then gave me gkaucoma drops. Within 24 hours my sight recovered! Such a relief, I thought I would be blind! Now its ok with no drops.

[@tahaluzinsarina6120]

Good to hear that...🤗

[@daisuke6072]

scary, glad it worked out for you

[@janicepaul9957]

I’m so sorry you had to go through that. It must’ve been awful.

[@elisazulueta9535]

Thank you for reminder of what you can do or can’t do after cataract surgery, detailed and helpful ❤

[@inproper3952]

Excellent excellent information! I had my left eye done almost 2 weeks ago and looking forward to second eye!!what a difference it has made in my eye sight!! It’s like I am brand new!

[@miamine1237]

I am happy for you.

[@inproper3952]

@@miamine1237 thank you 🙏

[@big-d4443]

No music!!! But had my left eye done this week!! Doing great 👍 20/20 vision

[@bernieoconnor9350]

Thank you, Doctor. I'm having my first eye done next week. This video was a great help.

[@vernondavis6095]

mine is next week afraid I will do something that will leave me blind

[@yamunakannan6237]

Useful message clearly explained, thank you for your instructions of the don't,s after surgery. 💐

[@chanelv5373]

Excellent video. I now know what to expect. Thank you. I have been so nervous about it I was thinking about canceling the surgery.

[@miazanchen5892]

EXCELLENT JOB! I must get cataract surgery soon & your videos help tremendously! Thank you, ever so much!

[@janbondchan9471]

You're welcome

[@samename6479]

Just had 1 eye done on May 3. In & out in 2 hours. No pain whatsoever. Most of that 2 hours was prep time like asking questions, prep drops for the surgery, etc. I go back to do the other eye in 2 days. Wished I didnt wait so long to do this.

[@miazanchen5892]

@@samename6479 Thanks for the info!

[@gloriamaggs5453]

I am having my left eye done very soon. This video helped me understand the recovery phase very well. Thank you so much for sharing. G.

[@janbondchan9471]

👍

[@kathryncarter6143]

Very good. Thank you.

[@tonylawrence9157]

Good professional talk, no verbal diarrhea that so many people suffer from. Thank you. Bloke from Aus.

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Yes! The doctor knows well. Rest well inside the house at least 1-2 months. No big movements, exercise or sports. Any accidents can lead to blindness.

[@paulinee7636]

Thank you Dr. Jan Bond Chan. Very easy to understand your video. I was born in KL but now live in Vancouver.

[@janbondchan9471]

It's a pleasure

[@suewatters1]

Thank You I enjoyed this. I am going for cataract surgery in 10 days and nobody told me what I can't do after surgery. I might also have to put my own eye drops in by myself if I can't get the dropless surgery. I am getting both eyes done at the same time. Also the background music is too loud.

[@lloydgomes5021]

Thank you doc for such an excellent presentation

[@janbondchan9471]

Youre welcome

[@mariankeller5852]

I had monovision laser surgery 6 months ago on both eyes 10 minutes apart.. I had beginnings of glaucoma in both eyes...I can see better today than I ever have..no glasses or contacts...I followed Dr instructions and had no problems..

[@luchiebernardoalvior5800]

Very informative I had my cataract surgery 3 weeks ago thx it helps me w/your info 👌

[@emiliasapalo9456]

Thank u, very informative. Your music was TOO LOUD & I can hardly hear your explanation. Nway, I played it again so I won't miss some impt. info.

[@georgealexander8661]

Had laser cateract surgery on both eyes at the same time...only pain (slight) was from the dead- ening needle before the surgery! No pain from the surgery at all! Vision great; colors more bright. Got up from the table and drove myself home. DO FOLLOW THIS DOCTOR'S ADVISE ABOUT NOT LOOKING DOWN, SHAKING HEAD, etc., etc.

[@nelsunshine5491]

Hi how are your eyes? Want to know if you had invasive surgery

[@chunkychinn]

@@nelsunshine5491 he had laser surgery to burn the cataract. But I don't believe that he has has lens replacement as well! Impossible. If in the UK it is an offence to drive after any occular procedure!

[@nelsunshine5491]

@@chunkychinn thank you for replying dear

[@heywoodjerbloume]

Your surgeon should have told you Not to drive for at least 24 hours.

[@mariamargaretenawgiri6037]

In the initial period after cataract surgery, the lens could possibly get de-centred or displaced, or even fall out of the capsular bag in which it is placed, (which is open in front); for this reason those precautions are advised during the initial post op weeks.

[@ardithdaily9112]

I learned alot that would have been helpful to know before I had my first eye done. I'll be better prepared for the next eye. Thank you.

[@hemantbisnath1486]

Thanks doc. This was comforting, I'm having one tomorrow.

[@janbondchan9471]

No problem sir. All the best to u

[@santhiyag1650]

Thank you very much doctor. Excellent video about dos and don'ts after the cataract surgery.

[@janbondchan9471]

You're welcome

[@danielch6662]

No. Even if you can't see very well after surgery, no matter how bad you feel or how hungry you get, DO NOT COOK YOUR LOVED ONES. You will regret it later after your eyes recover.

[@YogeshBagga]

Excellent post cataract operation precautions video. Thanks a lot doctor.

[@Jo1066milton]

Absolutely the lens can move. Mine did. I was high prescription beforehand, and I was not warned of this. I also suffer from dry eyes. I live alone, so I had to keep doing all the normal chores such as vacuuming and bending to feed the cats. I ended up with a slipped lens, a bleed in the eye that has left a permanent brown smear in my vision, a complete wrinkling of the lens capsule by about four weeks after surgery which left me with little vision in the eye beyond fuzzy images for six months afterwards. Then I had to have laser surgery to make a little pin hole in the wrinkled lens capsule to see through. At night, particularly in winter, I have a lot of visual distortion in that eye from when the pupil expands and the hole in the lens capsule isn't big enough to see through clearly. I have to look down and inwards with that eye to actually see well because of the slippage. And the other eye isn't going to be fixed because it just has wear and tear, not a fully ready cataract. So I have one very shorted sighted eye and one long sighted one for the foreseeable future. I don't drive. I don't think I'd be allowed to with my present vision. All my friends had successful surgeries, and I was very disappointed mine went so wrong.

[@chanelv5373]

I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that. Hope you are doing better now.

[@elainebmack]

Excellent and informative video. My surgery is scheduled for January 2023. I wish it were sooner, but I won't complain. It is long overdue.

[@greendragon4058]

I know this is two years later but thank you I'm going in for cataract surgery in October, the more information I have before I get done more comfortable I will feel.

[@butterpecan9749]

Oct is coming up.. good luck, hope everything goes well!

[@greendragon4058]

@@butterpecan9749 thank you very much, I have now started following his channel and I really like him thank you again I'm ready I can't wait you're very kind🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@chrisbumbray7476]

Very informative, music was too loud and really not neccessary.

[@franklagos7066]

Tour presentation helped alot I have my pre op tomorrow , I will know what to ask listening to you..great job

[@candaceg.8081]

Background music is very distracting.

[@erminacodjoe]

Thank you…..Preparing for cataract surgery in a week. This was very helpful….

[@janbondchan9471]

Welcome

[@DS-ky9dl]

Very good presentation. There are some things in the 'don't 'section that I never thought of!

[@janbondchan9471]

Thanks 😊👍

[@robinkershen1054]

I had my 2nd eye done 3 days ago. My first eye was a breeze and my vision improved greatly. However, 3 days after the 2nd surgery, I still have blurred vision. I am worried - I was so happy with the first surgery and am now disappointed with the 2nd. I hope the vision gets better in the next few days, otherwise I will go back to the doctor... I hope he didn't put in the wrong lens...

[@janbondchan9471]

Hope everything will be OK for you ma'am 👍

[@Sassafras30]

Just had cataract surgery this morning and it was easy, no pain and only feeling a slight grit in my eye. Resting on my sofa and finding my depth perception is gone. Feels strange but this will pass.

[@rosendabaldueza9730]

Mam just want to ask is the operation takes too long?

[@terrapinalive6192]

@@rosendabaldueza9730 about 10 or 15 minutes

[@MrsSulley-EngUK]

Thank you for the information doc. All members of my family have already undergone the operation including cousins, and I, myself is due for an operation.

[@patriciakelly69]

I had my right eye done two weeks ago. All seems to be going well.

[@DM-wy5hy]

I have surgery coming up soon. This presentation is very informative. Didn't care for the background music though.

[@kolithaperera6944]

AMAZING AND EXCELLENT EXPLANATION. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT AND HELPFUL FOR RELEVANT PEOPLE. THANKS VERY MUCH. AFTER SURGERY I EXPERIENCE SPARKLING EFFECT WHEN LOOKING DIRECTLY AT BULBS . PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS AND TELL ME HOW TO MAKE IT CORRECT.

[@mcjmj1624]

Excellent video! Thank you, Dr.

[@rosemariemello6675]

Thank you for the advice . I'm getting my cataracts removed Tuesday.

[@josephthomas1216]

You explained it very well doctor thanks a lot 😀

[@leeshinchieh4564]

vèŕýhèĺfùĺ

[@Psalm83018]

I will have surgery in six weeks. Very helpful Thank you

[@janbondchan9471]

All the best to you😊

[@johnnieelrod738]

Thank you for your reassuring and helpful video! Cataract surgery yesterday and all is well. Next eye in 1week. What an amazing procedure to restore eyesight. So thankful. (I had not heard to not cook, but am delighted to order in!😊)

[@janbondchan9471]

If you just making yourself a sandwich or steaming some food that should be fine... Deep frying and stuff is a bit of a risky task

[@mrbadiuzzaman]

@@janbondchan9471 why is cooking to be avoided? Is it the potential for liquid or steam being caught in the eye ? Would it be safer for those wearing spectacles?

[@keilana6]

@@mrbadiuzzaman I live alone so I am cooking. Besides Dr. said nothing about not cooking.

[@johnhudelson2652]

I.wonder if you.could wear safery.glasses to prevent the risk of something getting in your eyes when cooking.

[@glendamcdaniel7287]

Thank you for this information. I like the no cooking part best!!!

[@janbondchan9471]

You're welcome

[@vtbn53]

I don't as I have no one to cook for me

[@janbondchan9471]

@@vtbn53 take away food is fine. 😉. If not make yourself a sandwich

[@vtbn53]

@@janbondchan9471 I am on keto so take away and bread is off the table - I'll manage somehow, I can't see how frying a steak can hurt me.

[@noeladcock]

EXCELLENT instructions! Will be having this surgery soon!

[@cheryllee6919]

Thanks for your advice. I am due to have my surgery in the near future and have been apprehensive but feel a lot more assured!

[@lavellvelez2157]

Great information on how to self apply the drops! Since it’s so common I really wasn’t aware of the specific process. Thank you

[@debraarnold3703]

Like the positive advice and information and think the music added uplifting aura that it's not to be dreaded.

[@Astasiaaa]

Excellent advice, presented i a very clear, comprehensive way. Thank you very much.

[@oseasviewer7108]

Brilliant advice - the process reminds me of the the recovery period post LASIK procedure - the eye drops prescribed proved problematic as I had an allergic reaction to the preservative - only by scouring abstracts on University sites did I determine what the problem was and sourced a preservative free alternative. These eye drops came in single use phials. I shall be progressing down the path of cataract surgery and knowledge is key in what to anticipate before/after surgery and potential complications.

[@dorothysdaughter100]

This video is WONDERFUL. MY HUSBAND HAD CATARACT SURGERY TODAY FOR THE FIRST TIME AND HE'S GOING TO HAVE THE RIGHT EYE HE HAD THE LEFT EYE DONE TODAY HE'S GOING TO HAVE THE RIGHT EYE DONE ON JUNE 9TH AND HE IS THE BIGGEST BABY IN THE WORLD AND HE'S DRIVING ME CRAZY AND HE'S A KNOW-IT-ALL AND HE CAME HOME AND HE TOOK THE SHIELD OFF AND HE SAYS I KNOW HOW TO PUT IT ON AND HE HAD IT ALL WRONG SO I SHOWED HIM THE VIDEO AND I SAID HERE MR KNOW IT ALL THANK YOU DOCTOR

[@janbondchan9471]

😊👍Hehe

[@AstridSaunders]

Excellent information thank you

[@josephthomas1216]

Excellent doctor thanks a lot it is very informative and helpful May god bless you 🌹

[@marmiemejia9643]

thank you so much very well explained...if only all eye surgeons are like you...God Bless you Dr Chan...you look so tidy... And you are so good looking...💓💓💓

[@Saucyakld]

Thank you for the excellent presentation. Makes me less nervous for the op.

[@janbondchan9471]

All the best to you 👍

[@vt168vttam4]

@@janbondchan9471 f

[@JackJack-lt3ub]

Thank you so much very informative esp to senior citizens

[@Swenser]

Ive concluded going for the basic lense that gives me good close up vision. Seems the fancier lenses are way too much money and not without side affects risk. This is the type of surgery you want as close to zero risk as possible.

[@calico4381]

Thank you, Dr. Chan. I had my first cataract extraction last month and had no problems at all other than a possible ptosis of the eyelid afterwards. My doctor said it can happen from the eyelid speculum stretching the muscles around the eye but it will correct after a few months. I hope my next surgery scheduled in a couple of weeks will go as well.

[@owaissirbotany7173]

Hw r u feeling now

[@andytse1149]

Very informative video. There is just one small criticism and that is the background music is too loud and it is very often masked over the words you are saying. Having music is good but tone it down a little. Thank you

[@pandoragriffith]

Thank you for the do and dont i will be having mine done soon

[@michaelthompson6885]

Come to the UK mate i had cateract surgery 3 years ago and ive lost my sight in that eye due to corneal damage, retinal damage, macular damage and a ruptured capsular bag that was missed at surgery so yeah god bless the NHS the best in the world at covering up their mistakes.

[@terrapinalive6192]

michael..I hope they had been able to do something about it

[@michaelthompson6885]

Many thanks for the reply but it is the NHS so no!@@terrapinalive6192

[@marialourdesbaniqued9590]

Thanks Dr Chan. truly informative video.

[@jb6712]

My biggest concern is the "up front" payment prior to surgery. I've never in all my life had to pay up front for any procedure, always having had everything be billed to my health insurance providers, and then I took care of the remainder. Living on a very small income as I do, I have no idea how I'm going to put together the money for the initial payment, but I have to do so, and soon. Frustrating.

[@keilana6]

If you have Medicare & Dr. accepts Medicare assignment you should be fine. If not I sympathize. I never would have had it done if I had to pay up front.

[@heywoodjerbloume]

@@keilana6 Had one cataract done last week in Canada and its free.

[@remediosreboja1837]

We’re so the same!

[@sm2775]

Thank you very much. I work in high dusty area as a wood refinisher. I wasn't sure when I will able to go back to work.

[@rgold02]

Thank you for sharing your good information! It is much appreciated. Goldie in Jacksonville Florida

[@foster1662]

Thanks for that - I had one done on Tuesday - no problems as yet 🙏

[@j.l.5935]

Thanks for telling me about do/don't, I will have left eye surgery this Tuesday, hopeful Dr tell me like you said, if not, then thank you for it. Wow!!! 👀

[@nedraleggett9088]

I'm looking at cataract surgery next year after I jump through the hoops of my new insurance, new doc, who new doc sends me to for starting the eye process. I already know my left eye is almost nothing but haze. I just turned 65. The idea of cataract surgery is scary. But I know it will be worth it.

[@Peter4253]

Thanks for posting the video but I couldn’t listen to the end because of the dreadful background music being too loud and distracting.

[@hansuramani5974]

My friend had cataract surgery 3 mts ago, till today she has tears all day long…she went to the doctor twice, but said it’s nothing wrong.

[@heather1985october]

Why not get a second opinion from another doctor?

[@daulatsarnobat3326]

@@heather1985october dr l had my right eye operated for cataract 3 mths ago. The surgery was uneventful. A mth later a yag was done. the vision continues to remain blurred/ cloudy.A second opinion says there is left over cortical residue. The original surgeon when confronted says the same will be absorbed by the body in due course.

[@mayonalbay8816]

Thanks, very informative. Pls just lower the volume of the background!

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Interesting and worthwhile video.

[@shiva1742]

I watched about 75% of this but quit because the music was very annoying. I am having this done in the near future however.

[@samlau1960]

I encountered serious pain whenever applied the zymaxid eye drop. Consulted doctor, need to apply 4 times daily, it is killing pain. Luck enough, my eye not infected.

[@buoyantenglishcentre5534]

Very nice and informative video Thanks

[@virginiaconnor8350]

I had to use my closed captions in case I needdd to be able to understand him, but found it unnecessary as I found it more easy to understand him than the misspelled captions.

[@jeanettetan9728]

Thank you Dr Chan !! Very informative & helpful indeed !! Kamsiah 👍👍

[@janbondchan9471]

You're welcome

[@tanvirchowdhury343]

Thanks doctor. I had my right eye cataract surgery for two times within one month but still i see floaters.

[@paulinedillon59]

Stop music can't hear what you are saying

[@nancylord3022]

My hubby is having his done on May 25. Hospital still has to confirm the time. Makes me nervous as I’m his caretaker. He has Parkinson’s. He can hardly do much without help so it scares me. But will be happy for him when it’s done especially he uses only the computer for his entertainment plus taxes etc. Let’s hope it will help him see his computer better without my help.

[@janbondchan9471]

All, the best to your hubby ma'am. All will be fine

[@nancylord3022]

@@janbondchan9471 thank you so much.

[@blairhenderson5005]

Thank you very much. You answered many questions.

[@janbondchan9471]

You're welcome

[@fatimajaffer1745]

Thanx doc. U explained it so well. Awesome.

[@rhrocha2009]

Thank you for this great information: Please turn down the music..

[@Hyper72130]

Thank you for this informative presentation.

[@jhoieregalario9945]

Thank you so much for this very informative video Doc. Chan ❤️ God bless you❤️

[@Mrs_matchoba]

Thanks for sharing these informations as it helps me alot, my husband just had his cataract surgery yesterday, Nd he's quite stubborn.

[@susanabiros1304]

thank you for the beautiful explanation. god bless you.

[@bridgetkilambi7866]

Very helpful Thank you so much

[@37leonardo]

Thank you for such good video,. Very informative.