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Clouding after cataract surgery

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barbara2311
barbara2311

I went to my appointment yesterday to see if I needed Laser surgery as I've got clouding in my right eye, the surgeon said Laser may not help as I have a problem with the membrane behind my eye and recommended surgery. (I had cataract surgery in March 2017) he gave me 2 choices. Surgery or Laser...I opted to try Laser first. Has anyone had the surgery, if so, what was it like, am rather worried as surgeon said recovery from surgery is usually about a month but if there are any complications it could be 6 months..I'm in the UK....

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop barbara2311

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    Hello Barbara, is it an epiretinal membrane?

    I also had my cataract done in March 2017 & my Consultant told me last year that I have an epiretinal membrane & might need a vitrectomy, which I am avoiding for as long as I can.

    I'll post a link in case it is what you have.

    • barbara2311
      barbara2311 mrsmop

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      Hi mrsmop., thank you for sending the link, I had scans done yesterday on both eyes as had both done..the left eye is fine and the surgeon showed me the scans...the first one was of my left eye and showed an image that looked a bit like the road sign for uneven road and the right one was flat, so not sure if it's the same as what is in the link, but the surgeon said they should both look like the left eye

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