Multifunction cataract lens problems since June 2017

Yes another lady I meant on line through a friend has this and that is what she calls it: EBMD.  which the first time she told me I was totally loss.  We talked on the phone the other day about our conditions for almost an hour.  learned a lot about each other, I felt bad for her though because she is so Young (45) I am 69. I know and believe in time I thing my eyes will improve,just had no idea when I first did this I would still not see correctly after 6 1/2 months.  thanks again Nina

I too have never heard of this and reading more about it.

Denice---prayers for you for answers and a HEALING.   I pray you are able to find the correct surgeon and all can be corrected.   God bless you . I will add you on my prayer list.   Take care.  I know the feeling you think you are doing something right to help yourself and end up with a Bigger problem than before.   Hang in there.  This Sunday the 14th will be 7 months.  I know it isn't long,but it can seem like a LIFETIME. 

You know for a fact it was caused by the Yag laser treatment Denice?

Yet another reason why Yag for PCO isn't "no big deal" like doctors make it sound.

No, but any trauma to the eye can cause epiretinal membrane to occur and surgery is a trauma. 

Thank you so much Charlene! I will add you to my prayer list as well! Keep me posted on your situation 🙏

I was asking because I was told I need Yag for PCO, but I plan on delaying it as long as possible. Thanks.

And since my vision is excellent and I rarely need to wear glasses except for reading glasses once in a while, that's another reason why I want to wait and also makes me question my doctor's motives as to why he wants to do the Yag to begin with (that's another story altogether though).

I am so thankful for this site, and seeing I am not alone makes me feel as though my problem is nothing compared to others I read.  I know with any type of surgery it is always a risk, but golly when we talk about our eyes it sure is different. We never know how much we depend on something until something horrible happens that just can't be undone! 

Knowing so many people that have had cataract surgery with NO COMPLICATIONS, just makes you wonder, Why ME? 

the first thing I thought of when all this started happening was one time when watching Little House on the Prairie and Mary loss her sight---strange how we think back on something from the pass. 

I am also thinking at this time that the plugs he has inserted into my tear ducts have helped some--not perfect yet.  I go back on Feb 2 and see what I am told then. 

I have so many people and several church groups that are praying and I am believing it will happen, just not sure when.  I am a strong believer and have my Faith!  So I am not ready to give up yet even though come Sunday it will be 7 months. Never in a million years would I have thought any of this taking place.  I know it is for a reason, maybe to meet new people on this site.

Part of my testimony is:  1989 I had kidney cancer--so coming up March 1st will be 29 years of me being a survivor.  I never drank, smoke or did anything that I can think of to cause it. Well 4 years later my dad got cancer and only lived 2 months.  then 20 years later between my Mom and daughter both got cancer.  Mom passed within weeks, my daughter still fighting the battle.  But I think I went through it first to know how to treat them, because it is such a roller coaster event.  I had the compassion to help them and know some of what they were fearing and facing.

So I am thinking with what I am going through with my eyes is too help someone; either a cousin, my children, a grandchild, a close friend or even a perfect stranger.  I will be there to help them in a way! 

I worked for a company for 18 months in homes taking care of the elderly so they wouldn't have to go to nursing home. I met some wonderful people and the older ones--Oh how I loved to hear their stories of life, how they met their spouse. It was a wonderful experience. Then when all this happened I had to retire from doing it. 

I worked in a hospital for 28 years, I was never a nurse RN, but I have learned a lot with Hands On Experiences.  Even when I had to care for my daughter when her stomach had split open and I had to literally place my hands inside her and clean out her wound and then redress it.  giving shots, meds.  It was truly a real experience.  When I ask the Dr if she would be seeing a wound nurse or someone coming to check on her, his response was "You Will LEARN!"  which I did, the first time I kept thinking I can't do this, making me sick, but then I realized I had to do it!   and I did.  She was so thankful I was there for her.  this also includes the elderly people I have taken care and helped.  So I am blessed over and over.  I do my research and LEARN what I need to learn.  I always wanted to be an RN, but didn't think I had the knowledge or funds to do so.  God is good and I've learned many things. 

Have a good day everyone and sorry this is so lengthly.

Charlene

You’ve been through so much Charlene.  I hope someone will come along to support you through this long trial.  Sounds nds like you’ve had to support and care for many others during their trials.  Yes our eyes are vital to so much we do and often taken for granted like so many things until something goes sideways.   Sounds like your eyes of faith are sustaining you.   Thank you for sharing your story.  

I have and I use to be bitter about it all, but I have learned that God will not give us any more than we can handle.  I've even told my Pastor, God must really think I am strong, because I don't feel that way!  But each ordeal I've been through I come out stronger and know there is a purpose behind it.  I have to look at the brighter side of it or I will become very bitter again and I am not a nice person when I am bitter.  Believe me this as turned things upside down for me, because I am not use to others helping me.  I am their to help others. I don't like to ask for help because I am so dependent and also have since I was a teenager. I always just tell others God has a purpose for me and I am not done on this earth yet; but I would appreciate a break and have some good years ahead. Just stay positive, believe and trust God.  He is always there.  I abandon HIM about 29 years ago, but HE NEVER abandon me!  

Charlene

 

Wow---so true-----they sure make it sound so terrific and all is going to be well and good.  I know my original doctor mentioned I could go back and have the normal cataract surgery also, but MORE RISK....so I will just continue to see the Cornea Specialist --- which is helping some.  At least I can see distance now with my left eye, which before no distance in either eye.  I go back to my specialist Feb 2.  currently he is treating my dry eyes and has put in plugs into my tear ducts---which is to help keep tears in and keep my eyes more lubricated naturally. So I am hoping this will help some also. 

So have you seen a Specialist yet?   IF not try to find someone and at least get an opinion.  I know this all sucks and not what I was expecting for the pass 7 months (it will be this Sunday the 14th) ..  So good luck to you also.  I will be checking back on the site when I am able.  I have my grand daughter tomorrow, so busy with her.   Prayers for you and adding you on my List of prayers.   God Bless you.   Take day by day--is all I can really do.   Hang in there. 

Thank you so much.  

Yes, I’ve seen a retina specialist who strongly recommends leaving things alone.  Yw, I will always have the mentioned problems at night but the risk of any further procedures is too high for me to chance any retina damage.  As you said, any surgery is a trauma.  

Be well all and best of luck with your treatments.   Sending prayers. 

Janis

thanks Janis and prayers for you also.  I know I have adjusted somewhat to the night driving and have some sun glasses that help.  Be glad when time changes again and it stays lighter longer, this turning dark anywhere between 430-5 pm is just too early.   I feel for the kids getting off the bus in the dark. My 6 year old has a hard time when it is dark before she gets home.  She gets home about 438 pm.

A friend of mine I went to school with when she had her cataract surgery her retina tore away, but she had an excellent retina specialist and now she sees perfect..  It was an ordeal and very painful, but she is better now.  So things can improve and happen.  Keeping you uplifted in prayers. 

Charlene