Distance vision is poor post cataract surgery (5 days)
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Hey,
I had a eyehance edof lens put in my left eye 5 days ago and having it fully for distance, however I am still seeing blurred at vision, around 5-10 metres I can see very well, I don't think this could improve any more to be honest but anything past that I am not seeing well at all to be honest, its just blurry.
My close is not great but this was to be expected and I can see great with some over the counter readers for now.
Is this anything to be worried about? I have heard most people see improvements quite quickly after the surgery, within a few days. Do I just need to give it more time for the distance vision to improve?
It is also worth noting I also have a cataract in my right eye that I am planning to remove soon, this eye is really foggy at the moment, but when covering my left eye is not great at distance still.
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Guest jon51793
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Let your doctor know of course but everyone is different and I don't think it's time to worry just yet. Most people see well within a couple days but for others it may take even a few weeks. It must be discouraging but try to relax and give it time. Eat well. Rest. Maybe use some over the counter non-preservative artificial tears like Refresh Plus.
jon51793 Guest
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Thanks, I will let my Doctor know on Monday if nothing improves over the weekend, sounds like the best next step.
Sue.An2 jon51793
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Hi John yes some see well as soon within a day or 2 once dilation goes down. Some though can take time if there is swelling or pressure. Some too are affected by the drops that you put in your eyes and do not get best vision to those are done with.
You'll want to see your doctor to make sure lens is centered properly and nothing is wrong.
Night-Hawk jon51793
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It took several weeks after the operation for me to get the best clear distance vision in my right eye. It wasn't until I could stop taking the Rx eyedrops that vision really improved. So hang in there, it may improve.
If it doesn't improve after 6 weeks or so, they may have missed the target a bit with a little nearsightedness but 10 meters (30ft) is still very good so can't be too far off. Distance eye test charts are for 20ft so thats within that range.
jon51793 Night-Hawk
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Hi thanks for the response, its reassuring. My eye has been feeling quite dry also today. I have some preservative free drops which my doctor said I can take but dont seem to be helping too much right now. but thanks for this!
jon51793
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and sorry, I think its clear around only 5metres, thinking about it again now it is blurry at 5+ actually.
RonAKA jon51793
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I would think distance vision should be reasonable by now, but 3 weeks is the first point where it will have recovered to the point it is normally tested. 6 weeks is full recovery. Since you have some concerns, it would be a good idea to contact your surgeon for advice. If the lens needs to be adjusted or exchanged, sooner is better than later.
jon51793 RonAKA
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I thought the same too, I actually wore my old glasses outside today, I think they have a 0.75 prescription in my left eye, and with wearing them them the vision is perfect, its extremely sharp which has me worried a bit its fixed at much closer than expected for some reason. My Doctor is away next week but I will be raising this with him when he is back.
RonAKA jon51793
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I would not count on the eye power being settled yet. The eye has swelling and possibly a change in internal pressure from the surgery, which can be distorting the cornea power. However if you have sharp distance vision with a +0.75 lens that suggests a possible miss to the hyperopic side.
jon51793 RonAKA
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sorry, its -0.75 prescription I have in the left eye lens for my glasses.
I will give it another week, I have been taking notes each day so when my doctor is back after next week I will mention this stuff to him.
Also. thanks for the replies.
RonAKA jon51793
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That would be better than being left at +0.75, but it is still a fairly large error. Hopefully it will settle down for you.
jon51793 RonAKA
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If it was to be replaced, how much time do you have to do this? I heard its also quite risky the 2nd time around.
RonAKA jon51793
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My surgeon offered to replace my monofocal lens with a monofocal toric at the three week point post surgery. I said no. But, that is about all I know about it. I think the capsule around the lens starts to grow around it and make it more difficult to remove, but it can be done. That would be a good question to ask the surgeon about.
Guest RonAKA
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A surgeon told me once that he'd have no reservations about doing an exchange within 3 to 6 months but after that it gets a bit more iffy. Step 1 at this point is probably to give it the full 6 weeks to heal first and then take it from there. I think any surgeon would probably say that discussing an exchange at the 1-2 week mark is premature.
jon51793 Guest
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Sure, that makes sense! Its just rather frustrating but will see how it goes over the next few weeks, its good to know its not something that needs to be done within a few weeks.