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Has anybody had Blepharitis and cataract surgery complications?

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JoJo204
JoJo204

I have had a very complicated journey with Bleph. Using the WetOnes and TTO for 4 months has ALMOST completely eradicated it. Now my Optho says I'm ready for cataract surgery for both eyes. I have seen articles where the cataract surgery can exacerbate the Blepharitis, sometimes horribly. I cannot go through the Bleph again! It ruined my life for 2 years. Has anybody else had problems with cataract surgery after Bleph?

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  • cheryl4557
    cheryl4557 JoJo204

    Posted

     I had cataract surgery first then ended up with blepharitis and terrible photophobia afterwards.  Don't know if they are connected to theh cataract surgery but I have read where they can be connected to lasik surgery.

    • JoJo204
      JoJo204 cheryl4557

      Posted

      Thanks Cheryl,

      So sorry to hear about your results. Uuuugh! I so feel for you. I've heard that both LASIK and cataract surgery can cause, or exacerbate Bleph. I'm pretty scared. My Optho who treats my bleph said he has NEVER heard of this and made me feel like an idiot.

      Have your issues resolved?

  • cheryl4557
    cheryl4557 JoJo204

    Posted

    No, issues have not really been resolved.  Almost two years and not driving.  Severe dry eye.  I have now tried serum drops where I had 9 vials of blood taken and the compounding pharmacy made serum drops for my eyes from this.  They are helpful.  Acupuncture has also been helpful but it didn't last.

    • JoJo204
      JoJo204 cheryl4557

      Posted

      Wow, I am so sorry for you.

      I use serum drops too. I don't know if they do anything. My disorders changed my vision from 20/20 to legally blind in left and very bad in right. Rarely able to drive. The Wet Ones and TTO cured most of my symptoms in 4 months, but I still have cataracts and minor Bleph flare ups. The cataract surgery is supposed to improve my vision immensely, but I'm scared to death it will cause further complications. I don't trust my doc.

      Best of luck to you. I will pray for your healing💙

  • cheryl4557
    cheryl4557 JoJo204

    Posted

    Thank you!!  I will also pray for your cataract surgery with no complications and healing also.  I know many, many people who have had cataract surgery and no problems.  My problems started a year after surgery so who knows?  Where are you located?  I would go to someone I totally trust to do the surgery!
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