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Comprehensive assessment and what can be done from two eye specialists.
https://www.eyeworld.org/2023/potential-issues-after-cataract-surgery/
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Lynda111 jo61855
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That is an excellent article that provides a lot of information and is not overly technical.
Dapperdan7 jo61855
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another article that is both sobering and helpful in setting expectations realistically .
billy111 jo61855
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Good catch. Discusses problems that may happen after cataract surgery and how they are treated, like scratchy eye sensation, dry eyes, halos, etc.
judith93585 jo61855
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Thanks Jo!
RonAKA jo61855
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One issue that I did not see covered in this article is having the IOL installed backwards. It apparently happens. When viewed by the surgeon looking into the eye the haptics should form a "Z" shape when the IOL is inserted correctly. If it is in backwards the haptic form a "S" shape. In the words of one surgeon that publishes videos on the net:
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"In this case, the IOL is upside down in the eye. Remember that the IOL should never have the S orientation. S is for Stupid mistake, Silly error, or Sadness situation — remember it however you wish, but imprint this into your mind forever."
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I suspect the photo in this article of the IOL that talks about "glistenings" is not a real image of an actual IOL in the eye, but some kind of simulation with lighting to exaggerate the effect of the glistenings. In any case if it is a photo of an IOL taken from the front of the eye as viewed by the surgeon it is in backwards and forms the dreaded "S" shape.
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It is something to keep in mind, if you have a cataract surgery where it is said everything is OK, but you are not getting the best vision. I would be worthwhile to get a second opinion and ask if the IOL is in backwards or not. Apparently some surgeons just leave it in that way...
jo61855 RonAKA
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Preloaded intraocular lens (IOL) insertion systems are single-use disposable devices, designed to avoid a backwards installation by the surgeon and several other problems. Of course manufacturing errors are possible.