What is Normal and Abnormal Symptoms to Experience after Cataract Surgery

[@Snoopy-qe7kt]

Wow! Great explanation of exactly what I’m experiencing. I had my surgery on Friday morning (9/9) and today is Thursday (9/15). At this point my biggest worry is remembering not to touch or rub my eye as it feels PERFECTLY NORMAL!! I had some ring around lights, scratchy feeling where the insidious is, and some flickering on the outer edge of my vision. But as of this morning that is ALL GONE!! One thing I’d like to mention that you didn’t is the difference in colors. Since I have cataracts in both eyes I had no idea my color perception was off. Now WOW!! No more amber/yellowish tint to everything. I’m amazed at how white and clean everything looks. I had no idea I had such bright Sigurd trim molding in my house. Anyone nervous about undergoing the procedure, don’t be as soon as the relaxing medicine when into my IV I remained alert and able to converse and follow commands but I simply didn’t care. My procedure took about 30 min. In total I was at the surgicenter for about 2 hours. Can’t wait to get the other eye done. Oh, and I could read the eye chart very well the same day as my surgery as my post op appointment

[@Snoopy-qe7kt]

Sorry for the typos. There’s no way to correct them. Meant to type white trim and incision

[@boobtubeakatv1296]

@@Snoopy-qe7kt Don't worry about them typos... You can always re-read what you've typed before sending IF you really wanted too... Happy that you can see agsin like a 30 yr old 👀🤩

[@keilana6]

Easy to read chart after 1st but not after the 2nd extraction.

[@acts10truth]

@@Snoopy-qe7kt after you are finished with your post and you have clicked the comment button, there will be three dots to the right of your post . if you don't see them then move your curser (mouse) over to the right and they will appear. It will give you the option to edit or delete

[@MrJoeairman2000]

I had this surgery, first thing I told anesthesiologist I didn't want to be aware of anything! And he took care of me, was completely out till they finished. 🙂

[@sedoff1948]

I stumbled upon your video after having my second eye operated on here in hot and muggy Bangkok. (My third eye is fine) My surgeon is “terse” in post-op consults so your video has helped allay some concerns I’ve had. The clarity, after 75 years that my dear eyes have been with me, is striking. I now know how Superman felt. Thanks very much.

[@anjukarikan7293]

I did both my eyes and so very excited about how good my vision is now. It's amazing. I just can't believe it. I feel like I have brand new eyes. 🤗

[@robertcarle4623]

This should be required viewing for patients facing this surgery. Sincere thanks for creating this excellent, informative, and reassuring video.

[@Soapandwater6]

This is the best, most helpful cataract surgery video on KZbin! Thank you so much, Dr. Ficco! My doctor did not address the issue of expecting the flashes and vertical lines in the peripheral vision. When I first saw them, I though oh, no, something is wrong! Also, like you said, now that my vision is clear, I can see my floaters so much better! 😄 Wish I had known this beforehand so that I wouldn't have been needlessly alarmed. I'm about to go for my final exam, and the flashes and vertical lines have disappeared and my vision is better than it's ever been. I can see differences in color that I couldn't before. The blues and whites are beautiful!

[@avril4421]

I had my left eye done three weeks ago, your channel is so comforting and has covered just about all the things I’ve experienced. I’m hoping my other eye will be treated soon. Thank you so very much

[@zahoormalik9521]

My surgery was on Monday. Today is Friday. I am feeling exactly same. You only described many things which many other doctors didn't mention. Thanks Dear Doctor.

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

This is one of the best KZbin videos on this subject that I have found. Excellent explanation of what is normal and what is not normal following cataract surgery all done with a calm, reassuring voice. Thank you !

[@margybowker4553]

This is a wonderful video. Can you add the most common complications of cataract surgery being opacification and cystoid macular edema. What the symptoms are, what causes them, who is at increased risk and how they are treated. I had my cataract surgery in Rhode Island and was not educated about these common complications and had both very soon after the surgery in my left eye. I thought I was going blind. It was so scary. Dr's need to educate their patients personally, not just put these complications in a consent form with general terminology. THANK YOU!!!

[@driliagor]

It’s great that you explain the significance of new flashes or floaters as possible retinal related complications. As one who had retina detachment after a cataract surgery, I reached out to my doctor and was “assured” that it was probably some “vitreous detachment”. Not untill I told him that I see a black curtain covering my lower field of vision, did he see me. It required a Vitrectomy, a gas and a buckle to save my vision…

[@cycloneyou]

I had that happen to me. Got fixed but my vision is still bad.

[@davetaylor8314]

Your video really helped me feel assured after my own cataract surgery. You stated clearly and concisely what are expected sensations and what can be worrisome. Thank you so very much.

[@howlinbalavendran6515]

Very helpfull explanation, thanks doctor

[@hemigurlrt1356]

I had no problems at all. The first night on each eye I saw halos around lights but it wasn’t even bothersome. The day after each surgery, I was told 20/20 vision im so glad I had it done.

[@Soapandwater6]

I had cataract surgery yesterday. This morning I saw peripheral light flashes, but now I am seeing a dark vertical wavering line at the side periphery. Thank you, Doctor Charlie Ficco, for your reassurances!

[@johnconnelly942]

Thank you so much for this wonderful informative video. I had cataract surgery in my left eye a week ago and have experience all of what you explained. I am still feeling a slight discomfort in the the left outside corner of my surgery eye . My doctor told me everything is normal but now I understand what this is because you explained it. I feel so much more at ease and can’t thank you enough for your excellent video

[@bigtom1948]

Thank you for the great public service that this video supplied.

[@shannonwhitehead461]

Wow! All the questions I had you answered... I had surgery and is seeing REALLY GOOD. but every now and then I will see a flicker of light from the outside of right eye.

[@donlussi2424]

Oh my goodness, I just had cataract surgery 2 days and my 1 day post op yesterday. I told my doc about the shadow and flickering I kept seeing. She said that should go away in time or you get used it. I didn't feel very assured leaving and went on the hunt for information from others of what they experienced after cataract surgery. After a day of searching, this morning, another day later, I found your video. I have to say I feel SO MUCH BETTER ... especially listening to you talk about the shadow and flickering. The flickering is a little better but I still see the half arc on the right of my right eye. It affects my peripheral vision. But when I'm busy or watching a movie at night, I realize I don't notice it and then I notice it. Because I wore progressives before hand, I definitely will need glasses, as my left eye (being the non-dominant) needs glasses. The reason the right eye bloomed was due to gas inserted in my eye during a macular hole repair. Currently I'm wearing 6 year old glasses for computer and reading so that my left has the benefit of also seeing well but these glasses are old and there 2 more after it. Because of the repair on my right eye (being dominant) and now the new implant, the 2 glasses after the current ones I'm using are not usable ... So it's quite a conundrum. I'm told I cannot entertain new glasses until 4 weeks out. I've an appointment already made. The whole process was amazing and pain free and your video just made my morning better. Thank you so much for this.

[@frankinher7467]

im having shadows the day after serfury at nit enad i started freaking out becouse it was not there the first day or this morning all day but apperared did yours resolve any info would be apprciated

[@Batx00091]

I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE SAYING. BUT I NEED MY DOCTOR TO UNDERSTAND. I KNOW ITS ONLY BEEN 3 DAYS SINCE THE SURGERY, BUT I AM SEEING NO CHANGE AT ALL. THE VISION IN MY RIGHT EYE IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS IT WAS BEFORE THE SURGERY. EVEN IF I GOT 10% IMPROVEMENT I WOULD'VE BEEN HAPPY.

[@lisandramauras5255]

Thank you so much for taking time to do such a great video. I am getting cataract surgery in a week and this video is so reassuring. It's so informative and will help me with any questions I may have after surgery. You are obviously a wonderful doctor. Thank you again!

[@ItsaMadMadMadMadWorld]

Thank you SO much for posting this very informative video. I have experienced exactly the issues of shadowing and flickering (pulsating in the eye as well) that you explain in more depth than my own doctor’s office. Thank you for alleviating my stress post-op!

[@kayjohnson6159]

Thank you so much. Every time I g to the bathroom, the light is bright. i see flickering

[@davidhales615]

This is a great help. Great presentation by a calm, assured, knowledgeable doctor. Thank you for producing the video.

[@drea4161]

Thanks so much for this review. I just had my 2nd eye done and you added the additional information I needed about the side shadow. Excellent information. God bless you!

[@theeyesehaveit]

Have watched several of these videos by docs on post op cataract care and I find yours to be the easiest and best to understand. Thank u. I am 1 week post op.

[@loischasinda6135]

Thank you had my eye surgery recently but experiencing flying black dots

[@dianasullivan2873]

Thank you so much for this Dr.Just had my first eye (right) done. Very informative.

[@cathyleland1501]

I am wondering after the surgery. They are going to do my right eye first, then 2 weeks later the left eye.my question is... how do you see out of the left eye without glasses?

[@TheFlashyWeasel]

​@@cathyleland1501 I just had right eye done... I popped the lens out of my right side glasses... In 2 weeks I won't have to worry about it😊

[@epixkat]

Thank you so much for defining the flickering versus the flashes. I am experiencing the flickers and not the flashes. My dr. was not as specific about those two things. I am so relieved, so thank you for putting my fears to rest.

[@jasssumit3822]

Hi there ! I had surgery 2 weeks ago . Last 2 - 3 ,days I see kind of flash or should I say flicker when I look st the light source.. it is there all the time.. kinda line on the source of light. Ie as wondering is it normal.. I'm quite worried .

[@epixkat]

@@jasssumit3822 Mine lasted for a couple weeks. I still get some flickers when I am in fluorescent lighting situations, but no where near as bad as in the beginning. Flashes are more like lightening bolts where as the flickers seem more like a light disturbance and mine were vertical.

[@mariagarza1333]

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[@shelleykaplan1685]

The flashes I'm getting. It's annoying. I still can't rub my eye. It's hurts in the center

[@moonlightsonata5576]

Mine lasted for about 5 days. I was worrying but after 5 days they are completely gone.

[@aliciabahmardi801]

So grateful you taking the time to explain i had so many questions for my dr who I never got to see instead I was seen by someone different for maybe 5 minutes I was so disappointed😞 THANK YOU🙏 so much

[@donaldsmith1055]

His description pretty much matches my experience on my left eye. With the recovery to 20/30 vision taking about 2 weeks. I dad not have dry eye are pain with ether eye during recovery. My right eye was quite different. I had a near total white out at day one which cleared over the next 5 days to a soft focus image. The soft focus slowly improved over the next 8 weeks and stabilized with 20/30 vision without the soft focus. With the right eye I saw little green lights dancing as the lazar cut up the lens. I did not see this on the left eye. My Right eye was done first and the left was not done until 9 weeks later. I had the 1 day the 1 week a 1 month an a 2 month follow up before the second surgery and I'm scheduled for a six month because of the left eye problem. Overall my vision is doing well and would do it again. I just wish I had found this site before surgery.

[@rawtinanlal6304]

Fantastic video I learned more from this video than when I had my surgery I just had to pay 18 000.00 dallors and didn't get the best education for the surgery I am so glad and thankful for the information thank you so much rawti nanlal Trinidad and Tobago

[@CarolineATorge]

Thank you so for this info... You've answered some of the questions /concerns I've had about what I've been experiencing since having surgery a week ago - specifically the flickering and shadows to the side of the eye that was operated on.

[@renelassere7585]

Thank you for your kind help and advice..🤗

[@donlussi2424]

That's exactly what I'm experiencing now Caroline. I'm post-op 2 days. How long did it take your flickering and shadows to disappear?

[@phillewis3921]

Thank you for the answers. I was wondering about some things which turned into worry. My Doctor did a great job on my eyes, but not answers forth coming of some of the things which happened after surgery. They told me and gave me a sheet of things not to do. Things like keeping my eyes from water. Lifting heavy weights. Not to bend down. And take my prescribed drops. They didn't tell me about the halos around lights. Sometimes I get that and sometimes I don't. I also saw a shimmer off to one side of my left eye. But not when they did my right eye. Which made me worry. Now I see shadows I guess you would call it. But my vision is heaven. Just somethings make me worry. I've been back at work now for a month. I don't have the words to describe how much happier I am. You eye surgeons should be blessed.

[@cawasc1284]

If you have put in a multifocal iol, then you will see halos. Have to be careful in such case of driving at night

[@TKMcEachin]

I work as an Ophthalmic Tech & LDO & this is great!

[@mskytube]

I had my right eye done this past Monday...today is Wednesday. I'm amazed at how different everything looks! The procedure was painless and quick and my vision in my "new eye" is brighter and sharper. The only way I can explain it is the difference between the headlight cover (yellowed) on an older car and the headlight cover (clear) on a newer car. I haven't had any pain or other issues. I'm thinking about getting my left eye done...not for a cataract, but for an astigmatism....same procedure. My only problem is that now I can see the dust on my furniture more easily! 🥴

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

Why didn't you mention corneal edema after surgery, which is a common occurrence which causes cloudy vision? It usually resolves itself in a few days, but can last much longer, requiring correction by an eye specialist. You really should have included that.

[@sidewinder3434]

I had the same issue, corneal edema after my surgery . It was like being in a steam room as I could not see .The doctor confirmed that I had corneal edema ( swelling ) It cleared up in about a week. Also the doctor checked my eye pressure .It went up and the Dr .gave me pills to take. The pressure went back to the normal range in a few days.

[@biggusdickkus2956]

The first explanation of my experiences I've found after many many searches, most were scary talking about retinal tear or even detachment none of them said the light blips could be normal. Thank you I'm in England by the way.

[@ClaraRockwell]

Very informative video!! Had one eye done on 6/12/2024 and the other 6/18/2024 My right eye had really no issues except for the flickering and the stretch of the lights as beams. The beam issue went away but the shimmering is minimal. As for the left eye… the cataract was just forming. I have scratching and it hurts where the incision was placed. I still have the light beam but not as bad but the shimmering is annoying. I also had a scratch and corneal edema. I am taking drops and Refresh eye drops to help with the healing. My incision on the right eye was healed the next day. I didn’t realize how bad my eyesight was UNTIL I had this done. I CAN SEE!! I wake up with clear vision, can drive and read. Now for the small print, I will need to use some type of reading glass which I’m ok with. I’ve been with glasses since I was about 10/11 and this is freaking amazing how bright everything is! My house is clean or so I thought. Can see every speck of dirt 😂. I would do this again even if I continue to have the shimmering! I do have the monofocal lens and I know I would t be able to deal with the halos all the time. Good luck everyone!

[@JamesJeude]

Thank you. I would like to hear more about those rare cases where there is significant pain after cataract surgery. I am 20 hours after surgery and counting every second until I can get in for my one day visit because there’s tremendous pain coming from the eyesocket as bad as an untreated toothache, then it’s radiating down to my jawbone. I can post an update when I hear from my surgeon but a separate video on outliers would be helpful for those of us wondering what to do at 6 o’clock in the morning.

[@ronaldmayle1823]

How are you getting along, James? OK, I hope.

[@Alipotamus]

I’m 4 days post op on both eyes and the pain has become unbearable. Frightening. I have suffered with chronic pain for decades and the possibility of this pain in my eyes adding to my pain would push me over the edge.

[@karenbrister9191]

Thanks!! I got much more info from you than my dr. I had one implant done last week.

[@kerenread3624]

Thank you for this fantastic and comprehensive video. Really helped with my pre-operation tension.

[@Alipotamus]

I’m only 5 days post op in both eyes. Pain is becoming worse(almost none day of) and I have meticulously followed instructions. I’m frightened at this level of pain as I have been living in a hell of pain for the last 7 years due to loss of morphine.

[@allykoh6979]

This is such a great video. I just did my cataract removal surgery yesterday and felt a bit anxious on the recovery. This video is very informative and well explained. Thank you, Dr Ficco, for sharing. God bless you!

[@marycarla6245]

I am going to have cataract surgery in a couple days and this video really helped me know what to expect so I won’t freak out at the first glimmer

[@angelaharris1112]

I agree.

[@nickscomputerfix]

Well done video that provided clear and detailed information on what to expect after Cataract Surgery. I found it extremely helpful. Great Job. Thanks for making it. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@vivekvishwanathan1989]

Are u going to have cataract surgery in near future

[@kashmirabarbhuiya7659]

Where can I mail actually I have some questions

[@shellymac7597]

Thank you for this video! I feel relieved that nothing is horribly wrong.

[@janicemontgomery6804]

Just had cataract surgery at cei but I was feeling like my body was reacting differently this helped me so much my brain has been seeing different for awhile and has to reconnect to my new lense this is what I felt but couldn’t explain. Thank you..

[@HBJaneALT]

Thank you Dr Ficco and team for the video, my mother went for cataract surgery close to 2 months ago and she is experiencing some discomfort (there is a layer of jelly-like mucosa in front of the new lens, which can be moved with preservative-free eyedrop), so having information accessible here is helpful.

[@animallove4476]

This doctor is incredibly incredibly amazing, well spoken and very descriptive… Thank you Dr for a phenomenal elaboration. I just had one eye done yesterday and I definitely feel all the symptoms you just described and the glare or halo around street lights and car headlights at night is crazy crazy high but then again I just had it yesterday… Thank you for all the kind advice

[@maybrathwaite4333]

Thank you so much for your informative explanation. Wish the medical professionals be more like you as it does not take 5 minutes of their time after post op cataract surgery if they actually know their "onions"!

[@jetobt3254]

Ditto!

[@duroakindipe9158]

What is d cause of complicated inflamation in d eye & what is d solution. Pls enlighten & explain.

[@geocarey]

Very useful. I had my surgery three days ago. The most startling effect was on the first day and part of the second day, it looked like I was in dense fog. I was not warned about this by my surgeon and so I was quite worried. It has now cleared up which is a great relief.

[@donaldkasper8346]

You eye is dilated for a full day after surgery and flooded with so much light, everything is hazy. This happened to me. It also happens every eye exam when they dilate the eyes for 4 hours, but so much meds are used in surgery it takes a full day.

[@lorianne5125]

It took 48 hours for me

[@margaretchute7889]

I know this is an older video, but I had my surgery yesterday and immediately after was the intense white fog, and incredible scratchiness, warned about the scratch feeling but not the fog. I called my surgeon he said normal just keep taking the drops. I’m concerned re second eye to be done in 3 weeks. If the fog doesn’t go away I won’t have it done as the. I feel I would be blind,

[@geocarey]

@@margaretchute7889 Hang in there. My fog cleared up in about 48 hours. When I had the second eye done, there was no fog at all.

[@margaretchute7889]

@@geocarey thank you

[@LHLK-q2v]

Thank you for your video, I don't think I got enough time before surgery to be informed about the choices or the consequences of the surgery, this sure helped to explain things. Things aren't as easy as they pretend they are

[@bernardwright2255]

Hello Doctor, An interesting information collection. I had one eye operated on 10 days ago and have gone through what you have explained. Each day after the operation my vision has improved. The colour from my eye now shows white paper as white and not have a green cast like the other eye has. Wearing my old reading glasses I can now see the pixels on the computer screen. All looks very exciting and promises detail vision when the other eye has been operated on as well. Thank you for your explanation. Regards

[@partharoy877]

Sir, I have done my cataract surgery of my left eye. But from the day 2, I am noticing that something is stuck to the left corner of my left eye and also I am noticing that a crescent type shadow is there just towards the left corner of my left eye. But my vision is clear. My doctor told me that all these problems will go away after few months ( he told me on the day 2 when I went to him after surgery). So, please advise me what to do. Awaiting for your valued reply. Thanks Sir.

[@poppyflower7873]

About a month after cataract surgery, I kept seeing, off to the side, what I thought was a little fly, and would swat it away. However, I now know that it was a floater. Also, a tremendous amount of water coming out of eye, when out in the sun, mostly. Running has stopped, but floater always returns. Haven't been back to doc, as I do not have the Co-pay available yet.

[@ratherbfishing455]

I guess it's permanent.

[@ianwhitecross4196]

I had both eyes done and the right eye was very quick to adjust but the left was foggy after three days but I was told the cataract in that eye was worse, which of course I knew, so the swelling will eventually go down. I had Trifocal Vivity and the sight out ways the cost, and no fogged glasses while wearing a mask is priceless. Now to train my brain to stop trying to reach out to get my glasses in the morning.

[@angelaharris1112]

I'm about to do the mono vision. I'm sure I'll have no problem with that as I used to wear mono vision contacts!

[@ianwhitecross4196]

@@angelaharris1112 Good luck, it is very satisfying and all my issues were quick to improve.

[@angelaharris1112]

@@ianwhitecross4196 thank you! I'm nervous but really excited too!

[@ongjuatpang7302]

Thank you dear doctor for explaining so clearly post cataract surgery what to expect and the reasons for them which truly put our fears to rest with no feedback from our busy doctors! Thank you so much for your social kindness to humanity! God bless you ❤

[@jerryhoare8198]

Good video. You did a much better job describing what I went through post-op than my eye surgeon.

[@chant2day]

So true!

[@angelaharris1112]

I'm having cataracts done next week. So thrilled I found your site before! Dr said I have severe, fast growing cataracts. I know and trust him. I thought I was going blind so was thrilled to find out it was correctable!! Just saw you haven't posted in quite some time. Are you still active,,/,in business?

[@nicole4225]

Your patients are so lucky to have you! I’m 46 years old, and I had cataract surgery on September 23. My first follow up appointment is in two days. I literally haven’t seen anyone since the day of surgery. I can’t see, and I am in the process of being fired from my job of 25 years because I can’t see. The cataract office doesn’t return my calls. My entire life is falling apart. I wish I never had the surgery.

[@DB26423]

I hope your circumstances have improved and your sight is back. What a horrible employer you have. I am so sorry for your terrible situation. Universe love and light to you

[@Alipotamus]

Oh dear! I’m so sorry. I had both eyes done and am still in terrible pain. I pray I will heal soon as I have suffered with chronic pain for many years and adding more pain is frightening. Good luck!

[@pleaseshare8891]

How are you now?

[@nicole4225]

@@pleaseshare8891 Completely better. I had developed a “pseudo cataract” and needed another procedure. Thank you for asking.

[@pleaseshare8891]

@@nicole4225 very good... how many days does your vission gets normal? My mom had cataract surgery and 3 days now and she can only see lights... oir first appointment is in two days

[@patriley9449]

I had one eye done two weeks ago and my vision in that eye is very blurry. The doctor said it would improve as time went by, but it hasn't . At this point I am very dissatisfied. My vision is much worse than before the surgery. I will definitely not have the other eye done.

[@wallacehenderson9789]

Thanks for the great explanation of recovery on day two of my first eye surgery.

[@BR-ml7vm]

How are you doing so far? My mother is on day two and things have been very bumpy to say the least :/

[@CeeTeeUSA]

I need this surgery on both eyes so this video was extremely comforting and helpful. Thanks for uploading it..

[@davidhill9286]

I feel better about the shadow I see after hearing your explanation. The shadow seems to grow as I look to the left (right eye surgery). you certainly confirm what I was told. Looking forward to left eye work. Thank you.

[@elkabong662]

I’m pretty sure what I’m seeing is a ghost….

[@carylwatts9282]

Thankyou for your breakdown of the recovery process. I had the Vivity Extended focus Non-Toric Intraocular lens done in both eyes 10 days ago. The visual clarity is amazing but I accept there is still healing to be done and anticipate 4-6 weeks in total before both eyes are completely healed. Being a reasonably fit and healthy person I was surprised as to how tired I felt for the first week.

[@mooncow5493]

How is your vision now with the vivity? Any regrets?

[@Tina-qp7py]

I agree. I was exhausted in the evening of my surgery but had to get going the next day back to see the surgeon for the checkup.

[@joycemclean3894]

My vision was good after cataract surgery, it been 8 months, I went out this evening I look at the moon it like one moon on top of another moon seem my vision changing it scare me

[@Maris-W]

Excellent video explaining what to expect. Thank you for making it.

[@sharons2]

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[@lavonnetraylor8403]

I was told to resume activities WITH NO RESTRICTIONS. I WAS TOLD I COULD BEND. WORK IN GARDEN, LIFT AS DESIRED. I have had bleeding, edema, pain, vision loss almost constantly for past 13 months. I had stent placement, retina is scarred and one stent not visible. Pressure continues high, and I am on both glaucoma drops and prednisone drops to reduce edema. Fauled procedure

[@herbertcagejr9833]

WOW!!! Thank you for this video!! You hit on every concern that I had, especially the light that I keep seeing!! Again, THANK YOU!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[@patrickmcbride3611]

I have cataract surgery in about three hours. This was nothing short of providential!

[@magentapyramid9245]

I had my cataract surgery on my left eye done a week ago. Within one day I could see so much better, with very little irritation and/or discomfort. I'm seeing my surgeon next week and at that time will assess whether I need the right eye done too (most likely will.) I've had many surgeries done throughout my body my entire life and all I can say is I wish every other surgery was as easy as this.Thank you so much for your clear, concise and reassuring advice and tips. It's truly wonderful when things finally go smoothly for a change.

[@bubbamell50]

Thank you for answering my question about the flickering. I wanted to see if I could find an explanation on here instead of freaking out and calling the surgeon. Everything is pretty good but still a little hazy but I’m only 4 days post op. Absolutely no pain and my eye itself look’s totally normal! I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing and fu on June 27. Thanks for explaining my concerns. 😊

[@shellymac7597]

I read your comment before I listened to the video, I had my cataract surgery yesterday and I have had fllickering. I was freaking out! I am thankful for videos like this.

[@angelajackson6801]

Brilliant presentation. Thank you for answering those questions and being so reassuring.

[@millvee1005]

Very pleased at how my cataract surgery went my vision is superb I can see the smallest letters and numbers and I can see as far as I can look without blurriness. I've never had this type of vision before.

[@mooncow5493]

@Millard Iverson would you share what IOLs you had implanted please? I'm leaning toward the monofocal

[@millvee1005]

@@mooncow5493 I was implanted with "Toric IOL" lenses. I had cataract and astigmatism in both eyes, since the surgery my vision is 20/15 in my left eye and 20/20 in my right. I can see as far as the eye can see with no blurriness or affects from the sun rays. I only need over the counter reading glasses for reading certain things in my phone but no glasses for my I-Pad. I highly recommend those lenses. It took about 3 weeks for my eyes to feel normal from the surgery.

[@mooncow5493]

@@millvee1005 Thank you SOOOO much for your reply. I'm so happy for you! I Pray to be Blessed with that same outcome. I will have my 1st eye pre-op tomorrow and very nervous. I hope I can achieve your same outcome. Other than adding the astigmatism toric correction, is it correct to assume you recieved the standard monofocal IOLs? Not of the fancy false promises & expensive multi-focal variety?

[@millvee1005]

@@mooncow5493 Hoping not to confuse you but yes it was the standard toric IOL to correct my astigmatism but to also rid my eyes of the cataract in both eyes. If you do not have any other eye issues you will be totally fine. Before the surgery they will put lots of drops in your eyes to numb your eyes and will slightly sedate you, you will not experience any pain and the procedure will take about 20 minutes, they are very efficient. The vision in your eye will be blurred for the rest of the day and you will take 3 different types of drops for at least 2 weeks. For my left eye my vision was superb the very next day then a month later they did my right eye which took about 2 days to see clearly. I understand you are nervous but trust me you will be totally fine and will enjoy clear vision. Everyone is different and the healing stage varies but you will start seeing great from 1-3 days. I hope all the best and please keep me posted.

[@mooncow5493]

@@millvee1005 Thanks for answering me, you're the greatest! Most definitely I will let you know how it goes. 1st eye scheduled Oct 27. Not sure which one will be done 1st, presently my dominant eye seems to be the worst. We'll "see" - lol

[@faridarohoman5275]

Thank you for a very informative video, I had right eye cataract surgery 1 month ago and am still seeing the dark arc to the extreme right, I will wait for a few more weeks and see what happens. Thank you

[@yahayaibrahim8887]

Farida u better sees your doctor again.

[@suziquestionable2845]

Thank-you for this informative explanation of cataract surgery . I live in Alberta, Canada, and will have to go to my opthamologist by bus, a long ride from where l live. This part, l am nervous about more than the actual cataract procedure. I am looking forward to having my cataracts removed. Sunlight, abd even the indoor lights hurt my eyes. I watch T.V. wearing sunglasses. Again, thank-you for your explanation of cataract surgery. I have macular degeneration, as well, which will be attended to later on. Any advice you might have would be greatly appreciated. You could send the message to " Suzi Q. Thanks. !!!

[@Broearlyoung]

Two questions; should I expect headaches between the time having the second surgery? Can this get your eyes to say 20/20?

[@TinekeWilliams]

No headaches, but your eyes are not 20/20, I still had to wear glasses

[@janehop]

Thank you had surgery 5 days ago and noticed the flickering on the incision side. Appreciate this video...

[@nelsunshine5491]

I had cataract 3 days ago. My doctor never explained anything he just took money. Only money matters. I got knowledge from your video. Thanks

[@jasonlewis1926]

Underwent cataract surgery 5 days ago. Cataract was a result of vitrectomy surgery 9 months ago. Cataract surgery was extremely painful. Easily the worst experience of my surgical life. And, I was sedated. Very unpleasant experience.

[@garfield8900]

It’s been a month since my surgery, I feel tightness in my eye and I have to blink every second to keep my eye from feeling irritated, is this normal? Thank you for your reply! Phil Gilbert

[@sharrydunn4143]

Extremely helpful. Question: I got premium IOL implants and my vision at 1 week was 2020; had 2nd implant and after couple days vision is 1st eye is not as sharp as it was; now blurry, cannot read close up on laptop, paperwork as well as I could a week ago. What is going on and should I be concerned?

[@Soapandwater6]

It could be dry eye. Try moisture drops.

[@marthamyers3182]

Same thing happened to me

[@debbiec4530]

Fantastic help. I had the light flickers and it scared me. Now I feel better. I do have a history of retinal detachment. My retina Dr said I will see my floaters more. 🤠💕

[@SandiKL]

Wonderful and the best I heard on explaining. I’m in second week for first eye and 1 week for second eye. Still seem a bit blurry or watery type

[@desmondsmirke2087]

Surgery on June 9 and today July 6 with monofocal lens but still have blurred vision. No pain or any other symptoms. I can actually read on my phone without a reader.

[@noreenleerevillas4830]

Still blurry. The same

[@desmondsmirke2087]

Yes and I was told I have a little bit of inflammation that is causing the blurred vision. Is that so will it do that?

[@hazepakherin6980]

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[@desmondsmirke2087]

@@hazepakherin6980 Thank you so much. Is that a eye drop or onitment? I am using a eye drop for a little bit if inflammation the doctor said I have that is causing the blurred vision. Also dont know why I did not get eye drop for glare. Can you recommend one to me? Thank you. The inflammation eye Moxifloxacian 0.5% Made in Brazil. I appreciate your support very much.

[@octaviohernandez-paredes823]

Surgery in one eye one year ago, monofocal lens implanted... blurriness never went away... suspect the surgeon didn’t remove the cataract completely, leaving residues... any insights?

[@elizabethkemery5366]

Wonderful video explaining what to expect. I’m very anxious and you helped so much. Thank you so much.

[@Tina-qp7py]

Really emphasize that it's very uncomfortable trying to sleep the first night. I had tearing up throughout the day after. Also, make sure you have food already prepared so you don't have to do anything except put it in the microwave. I've been given antibiotic drops and steroid drops. For me the recovery is worse then the surgery. Let's see how I do on the second day.

[@meerutpat]

I had cataracts removed last October 2022 in the Nuffield England. Since I had it done it has never stopped stinging hurting and all sorts of horrible sensations in both my eyes. I wish I had never had it done. The surgeon that did the operation does not want to know and I have had to go to the NHS for help.

[@omnipotence2611]

I am 27 and got a cataract surgery on my left eye. My doctor/surgeon told me after 24 hours that I don't have to wear my eye shield anymore. The day after my surgery I went to see him for my post op appointment and he took my eye shield off and threw it in the trash. I'm on my 5th day of recovery and I'm kinda worried that maybe he shouldn't have done that, and maybe I should still be sleeping with the eye shield? I don't know. I also rubbed my eye today for the first time and am now worried that I might have messed up my eye. I wish he didn't take the eye shield away ):

[@abelgarcia5432]

I am an amateur astronomer and I had this surgery about a month ago. When I go outside and look at the stars I see the sky washed out by light pollution of nearby houses, street lights. The sky is so bright I can only makeout bright stars like Sirius. I can't see Orion or Pleides.

[@brendacohen8567]

Thank you so much for this video. I had my right eye operated on 23/6 and had no pain at all. My left eye was done on the 2/8 and on the first day I had extreme pain and my pupil was very dilated. It was explained to me that I had scarring on my corneas and that was the reason. I did have the scarring removed some years ago but perhaps it was not all removed. I contacted the surgeon who reassured me and as he predicted the pupil went back to normal the next day and the pain was gone.

[@patherbert6684]

Great video, just had a pan optic in first eye and am thrilled with results, glad you explained about outer edge darkness as is going away now.

[@jetobt3254]

I had same issue with pan optic implanted 5 wks ago and surgeon told me if I wanted better I should go to France and get a better lens. $8K after the fact???? Nice to know it will go away.

[@patherbert6684]

@@jetobt3254 had second eye done not as happy dont really have great vision in either eye, not wearing glasses but dont think I would have spent $7000 again.

[@jetobt3254]

@@patherbert6684 Agree.

[@carolcollier2314]

Thanks carol

[@catmom1322]

I'm 3 days post-op & day 1 & 2 I had significant pain on the operative side. It's abating now, but was horrible that first few days. The office I went to is staffed with medical assistants who just blew me off.

[@roseannejewell7203]

Appreciate the thorough explanation of what to expect.

[@vallee3140]

Fantastic video, explains why my eye in the right corner is scratching so bad, did not realise thats where they cut you.

[@gordonhenderson8583]

👍👍👍👍❤️, having Left Eye taken care of this July, unbelievable difference. Dr Johnson and Team are Great!!

[@Maria-qw6jl]

Thank you very much doctor. You gave an exceptional explanation of Cataracts surgery. I had surgery about a month ago. I've gone through everything that you just mentioned (brightness bothers me, scratchy, feels like I have some sand in my eye. etc. I still feel discomfort. I am guessing that I need a new prescription for new glasses. Other then that, your video was very informative. - Blessings 😊🤗

[@maxinedavieds6104]

Great,informative video. I’m 4 days post second eye with multi focal lenses. My distance vision cleared nicely at day 5,.Two weeks later up close not great.( hopefully just the brain adjustment thing), 4 days post op second eye now, very different, Still very sore and red, vision is blurry, but not as grainy as day 1 and 2. I think my eye was injured with the speculum and hopefully just needs more time to heal. Great idea- before surgery, print out some eye drop charts so you can check off each time. It gets a bit confusing in the period of time where you will be doing both eyes.

[@carolemccotter6172]

Thank you for this excellent video….very informative, helpful and reassuring!

[@africo9104]

Best explanation after surgery so far Thanks.

[@peterc4977]

Very useful information to help with my forthcoming surgery.

[@deepz513]

I wish my doctor was as informative as you are..:(

[@evonnehartline906]

Thank you for the explanations. I have little flickers of light to my left side. I'm 2 days post op and worried about that. I didn't understand. Again, thank you.

[@jasssumit3822]

I had my cataract surgery 2 weeks ago and I see flickers when I move my eye . I went for a eye check last week and the doctor said everything is normal. Last 2 days I feel when I look at any light source I see a kind of a line , not a flash .worried a bit .

[@jetobt3254]

@@jasssumit3822 I see that line while watching TV, 5 wks post op.

[@Sandramariadefaria]

I will have my first eye operated next week and you video was really helpful!!! Thank you so much this.

[@ohpineapples]

You just saved me a trip to my surgeon. Thanks and a lot of worry. It’s about the seeing something on the side of my eye as you described. I won’t worry about it anymore. The other eye has not been operated on and it does bug me that it’s so blurry. Has that eye gotten worse that fast. I’m only 4 days preop. Thanks