My cataract surgery experience - before, during and after

If you're due to have cataract surgery and are wondering what the procedure is like, then this video is for you! I explain all about my cataract surgery experience along with answering questions on if I felt pain or could see anything during the procedure itself.
If you've any questions about it at all, just leave me a comment below.
Read my blog post on my cataract symptoms, how they progressed and the lead up to the surgery.
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Timestamps:
0.00 - Intro
1.09 - Before the cataract surgery
2.52 - The cataract surgery itself
5.44 - After the cataract surgery
9.45 - YAG laser
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[@jas8815]

I just had my second eye done, and I agree...no pain at all. I did take the sedation. It was very mild and they told me I could ask for it to be increased if I needed it. I asked for one increase and it was just before the surgery started as they were getting me ready and they put the oxygen in my nose and the drape over my face and it just felt a bit claustrophobic and I asked for the increase for anxiety. I felt relaxed and felt no pain at all. I laughed when you mentioned a kaleidoscope, because that's exactly how I described it. I didn't see faces or hands or instruments, but I did see bits of moving color. I remember that from the last time too. I don't remember hearing people talking either. The first thing I remember is when they put the patch over my eye and said, it's all done. I know that everyone is different, but my experience with two cataract surgeries is that I didn't feel pain with either one. And the results are so worth it!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! The results are amazing!

[@brooksr4013]

I had my left eye done two weeks the right eye in a couple of days what a difference with just the one I being done it’s like watching a whole new world. Can’t wait to get the other one done I can drive at night television without glasses my distance vision is almost perfect. If you haven’t decided yet, go ahead and get it on, you will very happy!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I'm so glad your surgery went well!

[@rhondatownes2013]

Hello. Which lens did you choose ?

[@bintehawwa5996]

Hi,which lense did u choose?

[@kisharivers7709]

Which lens did you choose?

[@jeffme6891]

Thanks for your video. Just had my left eye done the other day in the USA, and will go for the second eye next week. Chose the standard insurance covered lenses, since I have no difficulty wearing glasses. I had no choice about a sedative, since it's a required part of their procedure at this practice. You are aware of movement, light, and water running across your eye, but feel absolutely nothing. (they also used numbing drops) but kind of like in a twilight zone. Recovery only took a few minutes, until I was ready to be discharged. Things turned out so well, that I am actually looking forward to the second eye next week. NO PAIN whatsoever, and I went in already having dry eye.

[@3dogsdesert]

Had my first eye done yesterday Fabulous. Went in today for my recheck.Corrected to 20/16. Did the meds, couldn't see anything, it was great. No pain.

[@jordandsgf]

Had mine done too! To correct my legally blind vision. I did multifocal lenses and now have 20/20 near, intermediate and far in both eyes! It was not scary at all. The first and only surgery I have ever had. Both eyes done two weeks apart from each other. So worth the money! (Insurance did not cover - not medically necessary - even thought I was legally blind. Whatever.) I will not have to receive cataract surgery in my later years now (I am 48 and have been extremely near-sighted my entire life - corrected by glasses or contacts though - when my near-sight started to go I couldn't take it anymore). My vision will stay the same for the rest of my life. I will need to get my usual eye exam yearly (to ensure all is okay) but this is okay; I am used to that. Anyhow, highly recommended!!!

[@ade7163]

I sound the same as you, I'm 53, worn glasses for distance since I was 12. How do you find the multifocal? Any problems at night? I can't decide between mono for distance or multifocal. 😅

[@officience1]

Your vision isn't likely to stay the same because the lens maybe less transparent over years.

[@carmenamer3831]

​@ade7163 Thanks for your question. Same here, i am still hesitant between mono or multifocal lens. I heared about night vision problems with multifocal. Any anwers yet?

[@rhondawelch7662]

OMG I am leaving in a few minutes for my first cataract surgery and was freaking out. You absolutely saved me! Your video put me at ease and even made me laugh. Thank you, thank you, thank you soooo much!!! I feel a lot braver now. I actually in a small way am looking forward to it now to compare my experience with yours. Thank you again.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Oh Rhonda, I hope it all went well for you! That first week trying not to bend over is a challenge, but worth it!

[@jaankaur5874]

I am so scared after I saw ur video felt a better better am going in August for my frist eye

[@PineGeri]

I get one eye done in September…the left eye. The right eye is ok..maybe in a few years. Am scared to death..hate anything to do with eyes…but it’s good to have seen your video..still worried…but you described your surgery very thoroughly and it helps.

[@poissonfamily8780]

@@PineGeri I just had my right eye done on Thursday, the 20th. Everything she said is exactly what happens! Painless, you just can see the light and whatever they are doing in the eye, but no pain. Today is my second day after and mine was deep and i ended up with floaters, doctor says they will go away eventually. My eye sight isn't perfectly clear yet, a little darkish, but doctor promises it will get better. I'm doing 3 drops 4 times a day for a month, that's the only yuk part, hate doing drops. I will eventually have to have the other eye done, but I've decided not until I can't see. LOL Best of luck!

[@tetuone11]

I recently had cataract surgery done. I had the dropless cataract surgery done on both eyes with a monofocal lens set for distance implanted. No regrets and my sight is just fine and I just need glasses to read small/fine print. In my opinion a healthy dialogue with your eye doctor is paramount and educate yourself before you choose a proper lens for your eyes. Also, keep in mind that a relatively healthy eye is required for best results regardless of the lens you choose. Take care and stay safe everyone.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I'm so glad your surgery went well!

[@terryfortkamp163]

Thanks for this comment! I will have a monofocal lens with distant vision implanted in two weeks. In my mind everything up close will be very blurry according to what my Dr said. I'm surprised that you only need readers for small fine print. I hope mine are like that! But I don't mind wearing glasses to see intermediate and close up. Thanks!

[@Vinnie101a]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I had left eye cataract surgery four days ago. They used iv which helped a lot. I have experienced no pain at all including the surgery. Next day, vision was amazing. Everything so clear. Day 2. under eye bruise and swollen. Day 3. Swelling going down Day 4. Still some bruising but no swelling. Heartily recommend to all. Can’t get the right eye done soon enough. UPDATE Day 7. All good. Follow up visit to doctor. Doctor stated “perfect, in fact, better than perfect” as I could read the bottom line of the test. Interestingly doctor suggested I consider changing the right eye prescription to a little less distance and therefore blending so my reading ability would be better. I am so happy with my long distance vision, I chose to go again for that so they balance. Day 14. Still a bit of that gritty feeling, but not too much irritation. A little bruise remains. When I stopped wearing the eye cover at night, it was a major move forward mentally. Still on four eye drops per day which will continue for the four week period after surgery. Vision exceptionally good. Day 21. Three weeks after surgery. Vision great. Sometimes that gritty feeling occurs, but overall a fantastic result. Interestingly with one eye with standard long distance lens, and one still requiring lens replacement, it’s sometimes a bit hard to judge distance perception when parking. Overall a minor inconvenience that will be rectified when right eye is operated on. An aside which might only be me. I was losing count of the drops, “was that three, or did I do four?” Ended up making a simple checklist and ticked a box immediately after the drop.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience Vince! That will help put people's minds at rest no doubt!

[@Vinnie101a]

@@Lovelygirliebits Thank you for your feedback. I’ve updated my post accordingly.

[@alisoncauser2955]

Thanks for posting this , I'm facing surgery next week so the day 1 day 2 etc is a really helpful guide. It's put my mind at rest.

[@Vinnie101a]

@@alisoncauser2955 : Wishing you all the very best Alison. Had first operation in January, the second about six weeks later. Exactly the same, no pain, no bruising. Again, didn't even need a headache tablet. In fact, from my notes, the recovery was about two weeks speedier all along the way. Now in December I can say it has certainly changed my life. Only downside was I went for standard lenses for economic reasons and I'm constantly looking for reading glasses which I strategically (maybe too grand a word!) place in various locations around my home. Have no fear Alison, the operation itself is very relaxing and you don't see or feel a thing. Good luck!

[@lesleyjaques3334]

Thank you for this :) really interesting. Did it honestly not hurt at all….. ?

[@sunflowersandroses2521]

I have my surgery this week im 26 years old ...Im scared watching ur video helps me know what to expect ❤ I hope my surgery goes well too

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I’m so glad the video helped and I’m wishing you all the best for your surgery ❤️❤️❤️

[@jojodoesdipnails]

Hi how are you now my son is 27 hopefully getting his ones done this week. We're yours congenital cataracts xx

[@carolmessano9384]

You’re the first person on KZbin I found that actually described the procedure. Thank you! I have my exam next week, and I’ve researched all I could about cataracts and astigmatism. My right eyesight has always been worse than my left eye, but my dominant left eye has the cataract. I really want to get my doc to give his opinion on the toric lense since I am probably a good candidate for it (but what do I know!). I’ve worn glasses since kindergarten. When I first had the same symptoms you very accurately described, I panicked. When you’ve dealt with poor eyesight your whole life, suddenly getting cataracts is like a punch in the gut! Your welcome words of encouragement were exactly what I needed!

[@barbnala8360]

I have astigmatism and have used the tonic lenses they are weighted slightly at the bottom so they sit correctly they also have three lines on so you know which way to put them in lines at 3-6-9 o’clock so to speak. I had what is called mono vision lenses so I didn’t have to wear glasses as well as lenses when I was reading… basically what it means is one lens is for your distance prescription and the other is for your reading description. The brain automatically adjust the vision to give you perfect sight. The only downside I would say is that looking for the lines on the contact lens is a nightmare and the lens can end up with grease on off your fingers…so constant hand washing is needed ❤

[@3dogsdesert]

Are you loving it?

[@carolmessano9384]

@@3dogsdesert Nine months ago seems like forever now! I wore glasses for over 60 years, but having 20/20 vision now, I barely have memories of not seeing myself in the mirror after my shower (actually, that was a blessing). Everything, even at a distance, is sharp and colors are so vivid. I even went out and bought an OLED TV (worth the $$) for its amazing image quality. The only downside to seeing long and medium distance without glasses is now I need reading glasses. It’s a pain having to grab readers just to glance at ingredients on a package at the store. Plus I STILL occasionally adjust my nonexistent glasses when I’m tired! But having the surgery was a breeze when you realize what a miracle it is that the doctor performed in less than 15 minutes!!

[@ChristineDoherty-mn2su]

I wish I watched this video last week I have just had one eye cataracts op I just can't get over it everything you said is what I expeirienced even the kalidascope it was amazing I felt like Dorothy from wizard of oz landing over the rainbow wish I had it done earlier my vision is amazing now thank you thevfutures bright

[@jetmtn1]

Did you get the standard lens or LALrx lens?

[@Brisco1]

Thanks for posting about your experience, I was told just this week that I have an advanced cataract in my right eye. I'm 50yo, was so shocked by the news that while discussing the surgery w/the ophthalmologist and envisioning the surgery, I became nauseous and fainted. They had to lay me on the floor, made the AC cooler, gave me water etc. I was absolutely shaken by it! Now I have to think about it and the options for lenses.

[@janetwade8800]

Seriously I was worried myself an a little nervous . I just have my right eye done on the 2/7/24 An honestly I felt nothing. I was so happy that I could see this beautiful plant in color. Everything was so clear. I can't tell you not to be nervous. But I can tell you trust n believe you'll be so happy when you can see how beautiful the sky n trees are when you come out I felt like a new born baby seeing things for the first time in color.

[@roydowie6736]

Did your Dr mention anything about having cateracts at such a young age, my doctor mentioned that it was not the norm and asked if i had ever experienced any truama to the eye.

[@lorireece1970]

@@janetwade8800I was delighted with how beautiful the color white was after my surgeries!

[@BaldingVampire]

@@roydowie6736I’m 34 I have cataracts in my left eye. I don’t take medication and didn’t have trauma to the eye either. I’m now looking into lenses.

[@alegnadraw7504]

I had my right eye done at end of June and my left last Tuesday. Excellent treatment. I was really anxious the first time but that was because everything is unknown. Honestly it is a doddle. I have antibiotic eye drops and steroid eye drops to take for 2 and 4 weeks with a post operation review in 2 weeks. I think it depends on the type of surgery as to the dos and don’ts. Wipe eye with cool boiled water. Don’t do anything that could result in dust or dirt getting into the eye. Very little else to worry about. I’ve noticed some of the videos give a whole ream of don’ts but they are mainly From the US so I don’t know what differs for them.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience Alegna!

[@lindaadams2315]

I'm in the US and you put me at SO much ease. They try to force you to take the IV sedation here but my doctor has done many without it so that's my choice. NO IV sedation! I'm still scared but the more stories I hear of the surgery with no pain, not being able to see what they're doing, no sedation, the better I feel. Thank you SO much!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I'm so glad it helped, Linda! I had my second one done in October and again, no pain and no sedation, you'll be fine!

[@lindaadams2315]

@@Lovelygirliebits Thank you SO very much, so very very helpful and glad all went well for you. Thank you!

[@donnamcardle8928]

Getting my left eye done tomorrow 4/24/23. This was wonderful! Thank you!

[@metislamestiza3708]

how did it go?

[@TheYjmfan]

Thank you for putting this up I have them in both eyes, I’m absolutely petrified I’m not good with hospitals😞 I dread even having blood tests done🙁

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I'm the same, Colin! I hope my experience helped to put your mind at ease a bit and if you get them done, you'll be wondering why you didn't get it done earlier! The best of luck xxx

[@Vinnie101a]

Go for it Colin. I’ve just done my first eye. No pain. Fantastic gain.

[@kdix55]

Thank you SO much for making this video! It really made a difference. I have cataract surgery coming up and I'm actually looking forward to it so when I drive I can see like I did before.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Ah Kathy, I'm so glad it put you at ease! Best of luck with your surgery!

[@lamindarboe1713]

​@@Lovelygirliebitsthank you for sharing your experience of cataract, I still don't have treatment for mine and is still worrying me very well.

[@johngreig2824]

Thank you for the video. I initially didn't like the idea of losing my natural lens, but I have found that the fear of the operation is inversely proportionate to how crappy your vision gets. Your video has also helped to allay my fears. Thank you again.

[@ade7163]

I'm the same John, that's my biggest fear with the natural lens being in my early 50's but on the other hand I know they are only going to get worse. I've been putting it off last couple of years but close up is getting really distorted and cloudy now.

[@johngreig2824]

@@ade7163 I've had my operations now... a piece of cake. Zero pain or discomfort. A few weird visual things after the ops... but overall it's no big deal.

[@johngreig2824]

@@ade7163 I chose the Clareon Panoptix Toric lenses. I now have better than 20/20 vision in each eye at distance. Close up, with adequate lighting, I can read the tiniest writing on medicine bottles/boxes no problem at all. On the close up card they give you for testing, I could have read a couple of font sizes smaller than the smallest font they had. The lenses are fantastic during the day. At night, when I first got them done... MASSIVE intense starbursts, halos, and glare around lights at night. The radius of the starburst was about half the height of some streetlights. Since then, the intensity has probably halved. It never really bothered me, and they never affected my driving. I am about 7 and 5 weeks since my operations and it still feels like the refresh rate is a bit too slow. That's what if feels like, but I think it's really just caused by movement of the lenses. I would do it all again in a heart beat... and I would choose the same lenses again. If I was a perfectionist or a pilot flying at night I might choose different ones... but for my needs... they are brilliant. They certainly beat going blind.

[@ade7163]

@@johngreig2824 Cheers John, good to hear.

[@AislinSidhe]

Thank you for sharing your experience! My cataracts were diagnosed last year, when I was 45. I've had to save up money to have corrective surgery, as I'm in the US. (It costs a few thousand dollars per eye. ) Hopefully I'll be able to schedule my surgeries soon.

[@jewel1953]

I had pain and I said so during the surgery. My dr. said no it is pressure. I said no it is PAIN! My entire body started shaking uncontrollably. He asked if I was ok and I said I didn't know. He went right back to what he was doing. My head was taped down tight to something hard so it wouldn't move. I told the anesthesiologist that twilight sedation does not work for me as I have been on anxiety med for 25 years. I was offered nothing else that would help me. I am having the second one done this week and more worried than I was about the first one. This dr. came highly recommended by a very close friend but she got the premiere surgery and paid her copay of $10,000. I did not. People were pampered in the recovery room. I didn't have a bed waiting for me but a wheel chair to leave. I said I was not leaving until I had something to drink as I am diabetic and gone a long time without anything. The nurse told me I could get something when "we were on our way down the road." I said no go get a drink. It was all ice with a tiny bit of soda. I sat it down to get my sunglasses out and she took it and threw it away. The office where I was seen is highly overbooked and no communication between groups in the office. I have to have a corneal transplant in a few weeks and not sure I am going to allow the same dr. to do it.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

You poor thing. It doesn't sound like you had much care or compassion from your team. I hope you're feeling better now xxx

[@jewel1953]

@@Lovelygirliebits I had the second one done and the nurse was like night and day to me. I had problems with this surgery because I need a cornea transplant so they had to do it a different way to be more gentle on my eye and it hurt even worse. I got to talk to the anethesiologist and told him those meds don't work so could he please use something else? This procedure was much longer and more painful not just hit and miss. Well the next day I had edema under my cornea and on a med for a week for it. I can see from a distance but nothing up close with either eye so taking pictures of drops rx numbers and blowing it up. I asked about scar tissue as my body loves to make it after every surgery. I was told they would "buff" my eyes in 4 months!??

[@jewel1953]

Can't believe how bright everything is. I had a Mr. Clean sponge following me around doing floor trim and behind doors.

[@tammybreuker7831]

I’m having my left eye done in March and my right eye in April and I’m terrified, thank you for sharing your video because I feel alittle better now. I suffer with severe anxiety so I’m so afraid I’ll make a fool out of myself when having it done.. God Bless everyone reading this and I hope y’all will see perfect afterwards 🙏

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I hope all goes smoothly for you Tammy and I'm sure the team will help to put your mind at ease and if not, there's always sedation! The very best of luck to you xx

[@nuclester7887]

If I may ask what's your age ???

[@snoopdog3423]

I haven’t seen out if my right eye in 3 years because of a cataract. I’ve been too scared to get it fixed, but I’ve finally got the nerve and I’m getting it done in 2 months. Thanks for your video, I hope my experience is as good as yours.

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

You be glad u did.. Had mine yestrday

[@angelaharris1112]

Good for you. ❤️

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

He ended up blind

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

@@iLoveBoysandBerries Not funny,man

[@snoopdog3423]

Guess what! I had my surgery last week. I went from blind to 20/20 vision. It’s a miracle really. I don’t know if theses doctors know how much they are really helping people. Soo happy it’s over 😀

[@diannakins7333]

The only thing I did different than you, I chose to have both my eyes done at the same time, my doctor and California gave me that option, and I said yes please. I am very thankful I got them done. I do understand the issue with floaters from what I understand they do not go away, so lucky us we will have those the rest of our life. And I feel like I can see 100% better.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I would have loved that, but my second eye wasn't as advanced and my consultant said we'd have to wait, but also said it would most likely be done within the following 12 months, and she was right!

[@charwest9449]

My doc wants to do them both at one time, and I was surprised, I'd never heard of that. Was the operation long then? Also, how was the recovery? Was it difficult to have eye patches on both eyes at once? How did you see that first week? And did you have to sleep on your back for a week?

[@mattieice2988]

best video ive watched hand down! you so real Darling

[@patriciadenoncourt9136]

Thank you so much for all that personal information! It does help me because I’m just as nervous and I to will be moving my eyes all around. I’m glad to hear about the drops after surgery my eyes dry up only at night. Thanks again😊

[@lyndseylee6784]

Thanks so much I am only 42 so was very shocked when I started getting a fogginess in my left eye and was told by the optician my suspicion was right and it is a cataract. I am due a consultation for surgery in a few weeks and am understandably anxious. Your video has helped my anxiety a lot. Thank you . I can't wait to see clearly again 💖 🙏x

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I'm so glad you found the video helpful Lyndsey and it's great that you're taking steps now to be able to see clearly xxx

[@ruthemmett2704]

@@Lovelygirliebits I’m 40 and have a cataract in my right eye - did you get the surgery? How was your recovery

[@williammitchell2435]

Got it done in January, hate doctors ,, dentists ,hospitals, but if I was asked to get it done again tomorrow I would get it done again , ilittle sharp pain lasted about 3 seconds , got a slight adjustment in my glasses , did not go private , before I was struggling to read a number plate , but now I can read one at 60 meters 3 times the required distance to legal for driving , I can see better than some of my grandchildren , the operation in my opinion is 10000 times less stressfull than going to get a tooth extracted , it takes about 15 minutes , and as I said previously I would go again tomorrow and think nothing about having it done , the end results is amazing ,

[@mariag4677]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I am having cataract surgery at the end of the year and I feel so much better about it now!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I’m so glad it helped Maria! It’s the video I needed before my surgery last year and I’ll probably watch it myself before the next one!

[@kickstand2438]

This pain during surgery thing is interesting. Some report no pain, but i had both eyes done at once and it hurt even though I was sedated. I was kind of surpised since i read in was painless. Maybe it was just my doctor and I hope others get this more pain free experience. I have Panoptix in both eyes and am very happy with the result, but it took several months to adjust.

[@angelaharris1112]

I have severe cataracts in both eyes. 1st surgery next week. Thank you, I'm very nervous. Thank you so much for this video. BTW, I'm a new subscriber. I looked at list for your other videos and surprised I haven't found you before! 😘

[@Lovelygirliebits]

The very best of luck with your surgery Angela! Thanks so much for subscribing 😍

[@angelaharris1112]

@@Lovelygirliebits thank you!

[@angelinancube212]

Hie, you're right cataract surgery is not painful. I just did it on my left eye the day before yesterday. Now I can see clearly.

[@yolanderamilison4799]

Where did you go?

[@MrKsan05]

I was born a diabetic and in 2003 my eyes began to bleed, after a new eye doctor talked me into being his gunnie pig for his new laser he had bought. if you have ever gone to a play and seen them close the curtains and it goes dark, that is what happened. They filled with blood, and I was blind. I was so scared, but I was sent to the best eye surgeon in my state, and he did eye surgeries to fix the bleeding. Thank God it WORKED. I was so happy I cried for a week with joy. I swore I would never allow eye surgeries again. Fast forward to today, I have a very bad cataract in my left eye, and I can't see, everything is dark and clouded, I can no longer read small print and they tell my I must have the surgery, but I won't lie, I'm afraid. I don't want to lose my vision but it is so bad that I don't think I have a choice. Your video has helped me and I wanted to thank you for that.

[@maryhiscott]

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[@jeannecroghan3701]

Thanks, I am having surgery next week. Your video helped me with my fears.

[@charleswilliams8368]

Thank you for this video, I'm having it done in a couple of weeks. A little apprehensive, naturally.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

The best of luck with it Charles and I hope all goes well

[@charleswilliams8368]

@@Lovelygirliebits Done, after a couple of postponements. I opted for the sedation, so once they pushed the plunger my worries disappeared. For the next twenty or thirty minutes, I saw three lights. At times I was drifting somewhere else, and don't remember it all that well. My biggest worry was keeping my eye still, but I guess I did because the doctor didn't tell me to stay still (that I remember). I'm very nervous about medical procedures I haven't faced before, but it wasn't bad at all. Hopefully this helps somebody.

[@TheFlashyWeasel]

Had my right eye done, and no issues other them the speculum that holds the eye open...not bad though. Day after, when the dilation was normal, the brightness was overwhelming, and the sharpness was like 52 years ago! I just had the intraocular lens (monofocal), for distance-the next day though, there was a small bit of astigmatism, I also still have my prescription lens in the other eye, so perhaps that's part of the shift with some text ...or the eyedrops...I know I need to give it time for the eye to fully heal, i just hope that will clear up after the 2nd surgery in 2 weeks. I've also tried to avoid lifting and bending over, but kind of hard to do with socks, lol. I guess I just need to be patient.

[@sameoldsonganddance]

Thank you for your explanation, I feel so much more comfortable now! Just found out yesterday I have cataracts. I didn’t think I was old enough but my diabetes was not so well controlled. Thank you for the story!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I'm so glad you found this helpful xxx

[@TattooedGranny]

Thank you! I am having my first cataract surgery next week. Your experience description has helped put my mind at ease plus my Ophthalmologist has ordered monitored sedation after I told him that I’d start screaming if I saw any instruments coming at my eye…lol. I plan to be as close to unconscious as they will make me. Haha. I am excited to have sharp vision again. What lens did you get?

[@lucilleoneal3668]

Thanks for the video, it was very informative. It gave me an idea of what to expect when I get mine done. I wish you success when you get the other eye done.

[@d.h.a.2700]

Have my first surgery scheduled in a month, thank you for this!

[@rhondatownes2013]

Thank you for sharing your experience ‼️

[@sdb1147]

Love your accent, and the fact you speak English well. I’m awaiting a call from my eye doctor (clinic) to arrange a date for my eye surgery. I can’t imagine someone poking something into my eye. I think I’ll go for sedation. 😂

[@Lovelygirliebits]

English is my first language so I'm glad I'm speaking it well! I hope all goes smoothly when it's time for your surgery!

[@denisecooper4738]

Hi, I'm so glad I came across your video I'm due 1st feb for my right eye you have given me so much ease. Hope your floaters went away and your other eye went well. Again many thanks x

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Hi Denise! My floaters are still there, but since getting the second eye done, and the YAG laser after that procedure too, I've floaters in both eyes, but have kind of gotten used to them! Best of luck with your procedure next week xx

[@denisecooper4738]

Thank you x

[@kimketchabaw]

Wow! I just found your video. I will have my first eye done in five days. This answered a lot of my questions. Thank you so much.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

The very best of luck!!

[@tinyasianle]

Thanks for the in depth details of your cataract surgery, very very helpful, I’m getting mine done in March 2023

[@Lovelygirliebits]

The very best of luck with it and I'm glad the video helped you x

[@butterflyxx08]

i’m 32 and my left eye i found out has cataracts i can’t see out it very well all the eye hospital said i’m very young for it but i am diabetic my eyes are healthy just my left eye has cataracts i won’t lie iv been so upset and i don’t no what’s better do i go private for the procedure or the nhs i’m being reffeted to a cataract surgeoun the dr says try a stronger lense in my glasses most or some patients r like ok i can live with this but i’m so scared what do i do i can only see slightly out my left eye is it worth getting the op done if so do i go private i live in edinburgh scotland where do i go if anyone could help or give me advice i’d be so greatful

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Hi Lisa, it's a hard decision, especially when it comes to the eyes, so I totally get where you're coming from. I can only speak from my own experience and say that my vision began to really affect my day to day life and it's what forced me to get it seen to. I don't wear glasses so I had no other option but to get the surgery, but if you're worried, definitely speak to your doctor again to see what the pros and cons of getting a stronger lens would be, or if it would make any difference at all. With my cataracts, my vision was so cloudy, so a lens wouldn't have made a difference, but it might be different for yours. Hopefully someone from Scotland read your comment and can point you in the direction of where you could get the surgery done if that's what you end up doing xxx

[@rhiawelles2487]

You felt the same way I did before surgery. So scared of what I would see during the procedure. I did get light sedation. No pain. I also described watching the light show. That made me laugh. I am so happy now after both eyes are done.

[@dkelly168]

Thank you - what you said helps! I'm going to need a pill to relax before surgery. lol

[@deborahjames2854]

Just went in for my cataract surgery and I prepped with the drops for 3 days and then the dilation drops. Got to the surgical center and they had the wrong lens. I was so stressed out, the doctor came in and said I’m a great doctor, it’s ok…I can still do the surgery even though you didn’t prep in the eye I am doing…I said oh hell NO! So now I have to reschedule and have such anxiety, I don’t know if I want to do this now!

[@lovelifeart486]

I am having my eye done on Thursday, I was getting really worried, you have settled my mind alot thank you for making this video Xx

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I hope your surgery went well and that you’re healing nicely 💖

[@lovelifeart486]

@@Lovelygirliebits it went well, My sight is greatly improved I am really impressed, with but I tested postive the after surgery which can't be helped, your video really helped me relax about having it done

[@ravimarkandu3170]

Having my let cataract done tomorrow 3rd May. Thank you for sharing your experience. Very informative

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I hope it went well for you Ravi

[@ravimarkandu3170]

@@Lovelygirliebits All went well on my left eye 5 days ago. Now I can see very well unaided in spite only one eye being operated

[@neelufer85]

After my cataract surgery I was like my vision is HD vision

[@fuadbinshams]

Eat pineapple everyday for 3 months to get rid of eye floaters!

[@markhampshirewildcamperand8731]

Thank you thank you this has helped. I got them in both eyes. I got to have my first one out on 23rd December 2022. At the mo I am a nervous reck. Takes a lot to scare me . I work as a doorman for night clubs . But hospitals scare the he'll out me .

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I hope your surgery went well Mark!

[@emal2170]

I just had it done. All I remember is seeing (sedated) two alien sticks going at it. Seemed literally like one minute. The only pain was the IV insertion (if you've ever had one, not that bad). Next week is My other one. No Fear. My right eye was done. I remember seeing this a little more yellow in that eye, thinking it would be nice to see normal through both eyes. Ha! I now know what whit actually looks like. Every color I had been identifying with was off. Shirts I thought were one color were actually another. If you wonder how bad I had cataracts, my right eye, everything was cloudy; My left, just a slight halo around lights But now noticeably yucky yellow. The Eye drops after feel like dropping grains of sand in Your eyes for 1 minute, but these are necessary for a good heal. Not as bad as the IV going in, but worse than the ones You get before the operation. I get to go through it again next week, That's OK. I went for distance monofocal IOL, thinking that It might be cheaper in the long run to possibly get by with reading glasses. Too early to tell, as it's only day 2.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I thought the exact same thing about the IV insertion! For my second eye, the anaesthetist got it in the first time, so it was much better. Happy days! I hope your second surgery went well x

[@nnennaofoegbu5906]

Thank you so much for sharing. I will be helpful to me as am going through the decision to have the cataract surgery or not due to fear of unknown.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I was the exact same and I'm glad this video helped you. It's a big decision! The best of luck with it xx

[@karenmccabe2167]

Thanks for making this. I'm supposed to have the laser assisted cataract surgery in the morning. You mentioned a laser, was yours the laser assisted one as well? They didn't mention floaters at all during my consult ! I'm a bit freaked out as I've only got vision in one eye (since birth) so the prospect of being blinded by the surgery is in my mind. I'm legally blind now, but fairly functional. So glad it wasn't painful for you!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I hope it all goes smoothly for you tomorrow Karen! So I had YAG laser a couple of months after the cataract surgery. This is because a lot of the cataract was at the back of my eye and the surgery didn’t remove it all. So I think your laser must be different. The best of luck tomorrow!

[@karenmccabe2167]

@@Lovelygirliebits Thanks for answering! I wasn't sure what that means (YAG) how long did you have to wait to get them to fix it after the initial surgery? I still can't believe you did it without sedation!

[@tinalove1180]

Thank you for this! My surgery on my first eye is the 6th of June🙏🏼

[@Xaymaca4me]

My cataract surgery is June 6 also. Best of luck to you.

[@shivarahimipiano]

Mine is June 20th. Right now I only have in one eye. How did yours go?

[@tom95521]

I'm not afraid at all because my right eye is pretty much useless now. Anything would be an improvement. Actually the doc said I needed both eyes done. Four weeks between eye surgeries. I'm going to get the Vivity EDOF lenses and hope I don't need reading glasses to use the computer.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I hope all goes smoothly Tom

[@tom95521]

@@Lovelygirliebits It did go smoothly. I have the new Clareon Vivity lens in both eyes with slight blended monovision for even more EDOF. I had the surgery in a hospital in the same day surgery center so I was not awake during the procedure. No pain after. I can see about 12" and beyond now without glasses. Amazing doctor and technology. Thanks.

[@shivarahimipiano]

@@tom95521 Did you have a laser-assisted cataract surgery or a manual one? My doctor also recommended Vivity EDOF. I am very scared to have this surgery.

[@tom95521]

@@shivarahimipiano Manual surgery. The surgery was in the hospital same day surgery center. Arrived at 6 am. Didn't enter the surgery room until about 8 am. Iodine wash around the eyelids stung just a little. I was not awake during the procedure (IV stuff put me to sleep) . Woke up with an eye patch. That is the only way I could tell they did anything. No pain at all. I was home by 9 am. Visited the eye doctor at his office next morning to remove the patch. Honestly the hardest part was keeping track of the 3 types of eye drops 3 or 4 times/day you have to take for a few weeks after surgery. I have had my new Clareon Vivity EDOF for about 6 months now. The Clareon has less glistening. I think I paid about $2,500/eye above what insurance covered. I was scared before surgery on the first eye but I couldn't wait until they did the other eye a couple of weeks later. My eye surgeon had done over 5K cataract surgeries so I was in good hands.

[@barbnala8360]

I had one done in April…omg getting that numbing injection is so painful even after the numbing drops. I had no pain after that. I had my other eye done yesterday by a different consultant… the top guy. When I said I was nervous about getting this injection the nurse told me he used a different method….sigh of relief at this point. She put several lots of drops in to numb my eye but it wasn’t having any of it…my eye was stinging still. So she used another type of numbing drops the sting was still there but not as much….she said I’d get more once in theatre. Off we rolled into theatre ….he started to sterilise the area with iodine 🫢omg the sting was awful he said I shouldn’t be able to feel it…so out came more drops….then I saw the syringe…thankfully he only used it to squirt the anaesthetic over my eye. This ext but is when I called him a few names under my breath ….he proceeded to put what I was told was a port into my eye…I thought he was pushing it into my boots ( and they were in the locker 😂😂) this was so painful and a lot of pressure. So yes you’ve guessed it out came some more anaesthetic. After that it was totally pain free…but my eye felt like I’d been to the dentist (when you get gums numbed and your cheek goes numb) I couldn’t move my eye 😂😂😂😂 I came home with eye patches as well as the plastic eye shield this time… due to a bit more bleeding from my eye where they’d actually injected the anaesthetic. This morning I’m a bit goo-eyed but not in to much pain…drops help. But once this blurriness wears off I no longer need to wear glasses 24/7 my vision in both eyes has gone from 6.75 right down to 1.5. So even if you do get a bit of pain during the survey ..the end result can be life changing On the plus side …I got my hair soaked by the top eye guy in the hospital

[@Lovelygirliebits]

So did you get an injection into your eye, a numbing one? You're amazing!!! and as you said, you got your hair soaked by the top guy!

[@utboca9999]

I will be grand! Thank you. Mine is Thursday. At 9.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

The best of luck Mary!

[@jaankaur5874]

Am going for my eye surgery tomorrow watching ur video feel abit brave thanks tell how iam when it all over

[@rhonastevenson9939]

Hi Karen, I've come over from Catherine's channel - it was interesting watching this video as I had my first cataract done in March this year and am having my 2nd eye done next month (May). My first surgery was done late afternoon and I was also ready for bed by 7.00 ;) I had a stent put in at the same time because I have glaucoma and I was terribly short sighted so, although I can see distance now, I need glasses for close up. Just interesting to hear someone else talk through their experience. I hope everything goes well for you when you have your second eye done.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Thanks so much for watching Rhona! I've to wear glasses too as my eyes get tired with too much screen time! Best of luck with your next eye in May and I hope it all goes smoothly!

[@mb2308]

Thank You for the time and effort you put into this video....Much appreciated!

[@williamellerbee660]

Excellent review of the process.You helped calm my hesitancy. Thanks! I hope my results will be as positive.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I hope it all goes well William!

[@lumbanibanda2646]

Wasn't really going to participate but, I guess it's whatever. I got my first eye done three days ago. The surgery was terrifying. They did local, and not general, anaesthesia. Which hurt a lot. Everything else was terrifying, but painless. She's right, you really do feel like you're looking through a kaleidoscope. A prettier version of one, anyway. I'm able to see waayyy clearer, but I can't read stuff. Most things look blurry. I can't see stuff up close, the closer things get, the more blurry they are.I had a floater in my eye, but it dissolved. I'm typing this using my eye that wasn't operated on, because that's the eye I can read with when I wear my old glasses. I'm going for review in three days and I'm hoping I'll be fine by then and not need to read. If I do get glasses, it'll be very thin glasses, which will be a huge step up from the thicker-than-frozen-peanut-butter ones I had before. I'll be posting updates for fun.

[@charwest9449]

Looking forward to your update!

[@lumbanibanda2646]

Update Okay, so I've had both surgeries in the passed three weeks. The first one I had three weeks ago and the second one, I had two weeks later (It was supposed to be a week later, but my right eye was - and has been - taking long to heal). My second operation, thooooo!!! This is the one that humbled me because, while I had anaesthesia, I still felt most of things being done. So, despite the discomfort I felt, I needed to just grit my teeth and relax. Unfortunately, this is the kind of surgery that takes two to tango. You and the doctor, your job is to be calm and relax while the surgeon does the rest. It's been a little over a week since my second operation and my eyes are still taking their time to get to a point where they're fully healed. I'm still on eye drops while my eyes heal slowly, so, that's that. My left eye is healing faster than my right eye and I'm hoping that by next week Friday, I'm able to see better in both. It's just a bummer that the healing process has taken this long. But I'll keep posting updates as time goes on. I'm leaning on my left eye for typing this. Things are still blurry, so, It's a little hard. I'm trying to limit my screen time, I don't know how much of a bearing that has on my healing progress, but I'm taking it easy with my eyes. I just saw this notification from @charwest9449 when I was going through my emails, (I'm a graphic designer and I work in Digital Marketing as well, so I was checking for client emails). Pardon any typos.

[@charwest9449]

@@lumbanibanda2646 Thank you for the update. It sounds rough. I hope they both heal soon and the blurriness goes away! Keep me posted!

[@lumbanibanda2646]

@@charwest9449 So it's really been a month since the last update. Okay, so, I had a complication. My IOL (Intraocular Lense) got dislocated and it only got worse. My vision hasn't fully healed a full two months after the first surgery, but my vision has been getting better, although slowly. I've been away from work for two months, now, so, I'm still waiting for my vision to fully recover. It's been a very slow healing and recovery process, but I've been told that I'm an outlier as far as healing this slow is concerned. I'll be getting glasses in a month because my prescription keeps changing and that means that if I get glasses now, I'll end up having to change them regardless. So, my doctor told me to go get temporary reading glasses, which I'm using to type this message to you. I've had three surgeries so far, the first two were cataract surgeries and the third was a repositioning surgery. I'm basically going to have to make a lot of lifestyle changes going forward. Which sucks because I was really looking forward to starting to play sports like football (soccer) again. Anyway, when my vision is at a 100 is when I'll log in my last update. So, I'll be seeing you in the next month. I'lll probable do a nice consolidated review on my next one. Anyway. See you in November.

[@arslanahmed8504]

Thank you for sharing and being so honest about it all

[@harveyh3696]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm awaiting a call to schedule my surgery.

[@wendybridle7056]

Hi, I’m due my cateract surgery in my right eye in about two weeks, like most people I am anxious about being able to lie still and not fidget during the surgery and when I went for my pre-op check no-one mentioned any kind of sedation, I think as this is done on NHS they just get on with it, I didn’t think to ask. I think the calmer I am the better and I might ring up and ask, what do you think ? You seemed to cope with yours very well without.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Wendy, I would absolutely ring up and ask them about sedation, especially if they didn't mention it. And now that you've said it, I don't think it was mentioned to me in my consultations beforehand. It was only the nurse who was chatting to me when I was getting gowned up etc before the op who asked if I was going to get it and I said it was the first I'd heard of it! As cheesy as it might sound, I found meditation really helped during the surgery. I have a subscription to the Calm app and use it to help me go to sleep, but during the surgery, I focused on me breathing in and out and that helped. I said to myself, this is going to be for 15 minutes or so, I can do this. But 100% ask for sedation if you think it'll help you relax because that will help both you and the doctor doing the surgery. The very best of luck with it xxx

[@s.mcgonigal2713]

Please update your video or do another one so that we can hear what happened with your floaters after the laser treatment. I had both of my eyes done within two weeks of each other, and the left eye still has cloudiness which the doctor said could be removed with the laser in about three months. But now I am worried that my already existing floaters may become even worse after the laser treatment. I am eager to hear what your longer-term experience has been. Many thanks for doing this video!

[@Lovelygirliebits]

So in terms of the floaters, I still have them. My consultant said that as I get older, they should settle as the fluid in the eye is more viscous when we're younger, and when we get older, it gets thicker. I have them in both eyes and sometimes they're incredibly frustrating, but for the most part, I've gotten used to them. I find them most annoying when I'm typing on a computer like I am now because they're more obvious on a white screen. But when they settle, my vision is great! I just need to keep my eyeballs more steady !

[@benncube3529]

5:00 What You're Describing Here Sounds Scary And Amazing At The Same Time

[@PeterGonet]

Thank you for this. I have to get cataract surgery soon and you helped calm my mind. Thank you again.

[@naycorrie4773]

Thankyou just sent to my mum she's having g hers tomorrow and scared ,

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I hope it all goes well for her xxx

[@jdeday]

Very informative video. What lens did you have implanted, monofocal, EDOF or multifocal?

[@lindadunn5707]

I am terrified after being diagnosed with servere cataracts in both eyes 7 years ago ,i am disabled with 3types of arthritis & MS , My GP got cancer then covid hit & my eyes were getting worse every time i go to look @ anything from a small distance its just a haze ,so i went to specsavers just for help with reading glasses & they told me they wont help me as your going blind, they then sent me to the hospital last year ,now i have a rare syndrome where as i carnt wear anything next to my skin only cotton ,& they were going to put acrylic lences in until i told them about my genetic syndrome which now my daughter also has, but now they are going with the silicone implant lenses, i new nothing about this untill i went for my first surgery which was then cancelled until other tests could be carried out, & are being done on the 25th of this month, & the surgery for my cataracts is due on the day of my daughters birthday 1st of February next month, i have been told by the consultant that i will go blind possibly with the surgery & definitely without it! I am @ my whitts end ,because i still dont have any aftercare in place or a regular GP in place taking care of anything full stop , my health is getting much worse ,& my sight & i am terrified for my daughters sake if i go blind she will have to care for me for the rest of my life & we don't have any family or friends to turn to for help, my daughter is also disabled & has a titanium rod down her spine so i just dont know who to turn to ,plus i have to have a general anarcetic because of my spine i carnt lie flat on my back, Is there anything you can advise me on lovely as i am 60yrs old & so frightened of the surgery & everything else in general especially the thought that i carnt afford full time care on welfare plus i have know savings to go private, nor can i get any type of insurance, I really hope that you can give me a few answers to my prayers because @ the moment lovely we are totally housebound & helpless, & our Doctors surgery just dont seem to care anymore its like they have given up caring for there patients all together, My old GP used to call in on me from time to time & he was fantastic but now it just feels like your a number & in the way 😢,i would love to hear from you after coming across your lovely video on KZbin & thankyou for taking the time to read my long message, many thanks Linda Dunn from Newport Shropshire UK 🇬🇧 x

[@sharonmitchell8887]

Thank you for sharing. I was told this week that I must have cataract surgery and I want to learn everything that I can about it in hopes of calming my anxiety.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I’m so glad it eased your mind Sharon and well done on taking steps to educate yourself on it. The best of luck with it

[@Crappie_Hunter_Seeker]

Thank you for sharing. I am getting ready to do it and I am a little nervous. So sorry to hear about the floaters though. I have been dealing with them for years and they are terrible in my left eye. I hope no more will come this surgery !

[@hollyhindle5656]

Thank you for your video. I had the surgery 6 days ago and the blurriness is unreal. im so anxious! I'm 33 years old with a toddler and its so hard not to pick her up and tidy up like normal!! anyone else quite blurry or has my surgery gone wrong 😭 waiting for the doctor to call me tomorrow xx

[@terryfortkamp163]

Hope your blurriness improved. My sister-in-law worked for an opthalmalogist and said it can take weeks to clear up. Seems some see good right away and some it takes time.

[@adelinaragasa-ym2hh]

Well done and thanks God I can see it clearer Ow

[@Cerulean0987]

I had cataract surgery about a week ago and it hurt like hell. It was like someone pressed their thumb into your eye and won't let up. It's the pressure. But I will say my cataracts were quite advanced.

[@margaretcurrie4093]

I had the same feeling with lefteye done.. No problem with first one.. Still feels un comfortable and sore after a 2 weeks and, dry.. Told them about it.. Don't seem bovered..

[@C.G91]

@@margaretcurrie4093I had the right eye done a year ago no pain and seen well right away, this time I had the left eye done. I had a lot of pain right after but three days later I’m fine no more pain but I still see blurry strange. How is your eye now

[@taragibbons6616]

Thank you so much for your helpful and candid review. VERY helpful!

[@dawnsmith2511]

Thank you for sharing your experience - very reassuring. I'm expecting to have toric lenses before Christmas - off for final eye scans/ measurements tomorrow and will hopefully receive dates for surgery 🤞

[@jaankaur5874]

Thanks for sharing ur experience 😊

[@helenwalsh3726]

I had surgery for both eyes, i felt everything from start to end, with pain and discomfort, it took over 1 hour. Gruesome

[@rebeccar1036]

You seem pretty young to have cataracts… thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Yeah, my Mum had them at my age too, fun times!

[@kisharivers7709]

What age is that?

[@ginapearson3601]

I am scheduled for an eye surgery in June. It’s stressing me out. Hoping this helps.

[@helengannon8855]

Thanks, feel better now about getting mine done eventually. Do they leave them get really bad before they do anything?

[@deniesekline-thatcher8380]

Thank you! Yes I am having it done quite soon 😯your video truly helped me feel less stressed 💞👍🙏

[@Lovelygirliebits]

You got this! The best of luck with your procedure xxx

[@jerzy56]

Going for mine in Feb 2024 , thank you for your insight ,,,lol ,,,all the best from ,Grimsby ,Ontario ,Canada

[@kisharivers7709]

Can you give an update about your experience?

[@shillpolice7981]

I just had my second one done a year after the first and its funny how I can't remember all the stuff from before already. but I was just going to say eat your carrots and greens. I also supplement Beta Alanine as it is a precursor to Carnosine which is very prominent in eye and brain tissue. I don't know if helps or not really but they say it does as well as other anti-oxidants like Vit C, etc... Glad yours are going well... PS I have been told that Lutein and Xanthinin supps dont do much have you or anyone hear heard anything about that one. Its pretty popular on the store shelves in the states over recent years.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I definitely need to up my intake of carrots and greens, thanks for the inspiration!

[@CHSN-1]

My GSD I adopted last here has advanced cataracts. I’m wondering if I should get him surgery or not. 🙏🏼Glad your surgery went well

[@teamplayer613]

Do you experience any redness and dryness now? How is your version?

[@Lovelygirliebits]

No redness or dryness at all, I just have the floaters that won't ever go away. It's annoying but not too bad

[@TheFlashyWeasel]

@@Lovelygirliebits floaters and retinal detachments can happen after cataract surgeries-like 1% for detachment, but if you are new to floaters, give it time...your brain will learn to ignore it after time. I assume all the tugging and pushing on the eyeball (aging one too), can cause those issues. I watched a surgery the other day-and I would NEVER go to that surgeon, he was brutal to the eye!

[@sgr995]

Thank you so much for the video. I would like to ask if your doctor has told you if after the surgery is there an increased risk for retinal detachment? Thank you.

[@minna2104]

Hi Karen, thank you for sharing your experience. Do you know which refraction your new lens has got? Is it monofocal? I need to decide which to pick and am a bit overwhelmed as the new lens will stay for the rest of my life.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

Hi Minna, would you believe that I can’t remember if I got a toric one or multifocal 🙈 but I’m going to see my consultant next week about my other eye and I’ll find out and let you know!

[@Rita50]

I had operation with toric EDOF lens 6 days ago and I cannot see letters, I cannot read at any distance. There is occasional fog coming from drops but it’s all clear I just see distorted letters but see some items at the distance and for some reason when I come outside some different air comes and I can read the number plates of cars on the other side of road but when I go inside I cannot see any letter and cannot read far and intermediate. I’m seeing doc tomorrow. Really frustrating.

[@mswright2133]

Has anyone had the free lens offered out in, if so what were the results❓

[@roydowie6736]

Did your Dr mention anything about having cateracts at such a young age, my doctor mentioned that it was not the norm and asked if i had ever experienced any truama to the eye.

[@shivarahimipiano]

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience getting cataract surgery done! I am 50 years old and have to do cataract surgery soon. Currently, I have cataract in one eye. Mine is Posterior Subcapsular Cataract, which apparently younger folks get and progresses quickly. Did you have a laster-assisted cataract surgery done or just manual? I am researching a lot the advantages and disadvantages of both.

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I just had the regular surgical cataract removal and then a couple of months later, had to get YAG laser x

[@kisharivers7709]

What is YAG surgery?

[@TorontoRealEstateAgent]

Awww Thank you sooo much for this video! 🙏🏼☺ Super helpful hearing about someone's experience with laser eye surgery to remove their cataracts. Am doing some research to help my Dad with his upcoming surgery. A quick question: you mentioned the floaters in your eye which are more prone to happen as a result of laser surgery. Now that a year has almost passed, do you still find you have the floaters when you look down and then look up? Or have the floaters disappeared? Thanks so much in advance 💛

[@Lovelygirliebits]

I'm so glad you found this helpful! So with my cataract, most of it was at the back of my eye and during the procedure, my consultant tried to polish it away. But she could only do so much to avoid any damage, so that's why I had to have the YAG laser, so your Dad might not need that. I still have the floaters and it was my main concern when getting the second laser done on my left eye, but my consultant said that because I'm younger than the usual cataract surgery patients, I notice the floaters more because apparently the juice in your eye (not her words, I can't remember the terminology for it!) is more liquid, so the floaters move around more. Whereas with older patients, their eye juice is thicker, so the floaters aren't moving around as much. I hope that helps and I hope the surgery goes well for your Dad xxx

[@TorontoRealEstateAgent]

@@Lovelygirliebits You're amazing Karen! 🤗 Thank you so much for your detailed response and for replying so quickly as well 🙏🏼 Loving your videos by the way - keep up the great work!

[@billrhea]

Thanks for this

[@lisazineddin4671]

Thank you 😊. The information is so great and you're so relatable. Ibwish you were my neighbor 😄🌷💐

[@angesews8110]

Thanks for sharing it was very interesting. 😊😊😊