Scar tissue after cataract surgery
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Just had cataract done and can't see because scar tissue has grown cover lense. what is the best treatment
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Notes on Scar tissue after cataract surgery
Guest beryl68139
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It is normally treated with yag laser, which is the best option available.
After yag it is risky business to exchange the lens, so some people try to wait as long as possible with the treatment, others have it fixed right away.
Yag treatment only takes a couple of minutes, and in most cases the problem is solved and you are ready to see clear the day after.
But as always, there is risk involved, although eye surgeons consider the risk very low.
beryl68139 Guest
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thank you, I am waiting for an appointment
beryl68139 Guest
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An operation was mentioned but I don't think I am up to it as I am 85
Sue.An2 beryl68139
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Sorry bery - should have read other replies. Did you have cataract surgery many years ago or fairly recent? If you do have pco vs scar tissue a yag procedure will clear that up but you should keep that appointment as a thorough exam by doctor should provide you with answers.
Guest beryl68139
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I understand.
As Sue says, let the doctor decide what is the best option, the doctor can also weigh the risk contra reward.
But if it comes to the Yag procedure, and the doctor says good for it, the Yag really is a quick fix, that works very well for most people.
Best of luck!
beryl68139 Sue.An2
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I had 2nd cataract done on 6th June am 85 and having treatment at the Midland Eye Centre. Yesterdat had gritty eyes again and also wattery. ny advice welcome
beryl68139 Guest
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Hi Danish Thanks for the useful information do you know how the debree desperses? I mean the pieces of scar tissue in your eye
Guest beryl68139
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Hi
I think it varies from person to person, some do get floaters from the debree and some do not, floaters can be seen as shadows or small dots, some also get floaters from the first cataracts surgery, maybe you already have floaters?
Floaters are also a normal sign of aging of the eye, so many people have floaters without having had cataracts surgery, my friend who is in his late forties have floaters as well.
But most people who have floaters get used to them, and for most people, if they get floaters, they have good vision anyway.
If the floaters are really bad, there are ways to deal with it, but it takes additional surgery.
If it is scar tissue you have, it is really a common complication from cataracts surgery, you could say that most get it, for some it is a matter of month, for others it is a matter of years, but it is quite normal, and the yag treatment is also quite normal, and in most cases results are very good.
beryl68139 Guest
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Thanks for replying I have a black floater that has gone smaller, from my first cataract
I meant large pieces moving about. do they disolve?
Guest beryl68139
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Yes in a way, I believe most of it is "burned" away with the Yag laser, so If you do get additional floaters, it should only be minor, and some do not get floaters at all from Yag.
So the Yag laser in general does not leave any loose big pieces behind, it burns a hole, and only minor debree should be left from the procedure, that in most cases do not bother.
In Denmark the Yag treatment is considered an easy fix, that is done at regular checkup if needed, eye surgeons in Denmark do not consider it to be a big deal, it is even included in the price when you get the cataracts surgery in the first place.
I know 2 persons that have had the Yag treatment, they have no complaints about it, for them it felt like a quick fix that restored their vision immediately, and they have not been bothered with any debree or floaters.
With any procedure there is a risk, but your own eye doctor is the best person to evaluate the risk in your case.
Sue.An2 beryl68139
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How recent was your cataract surgery? Was there a time after surgery you saw clearly?
W-H Sue.An2
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By scar tissue does he mean PCO?
beryl68139 Sue.An2
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yes for a little
Sue.An2 beryl68139
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Sorry bery168139 I think I am not understanding your question/situation and believe others are not weighing in with replies as your statements ate a little vague (maybe a me issue - not sure).
When did you have your surgery year/date and what type of IOL did you have implanted and I am assuming you had this done due to cataracts? Would help to know your age too as younger patients tend to get PCO sooner.
Reeceregan beryl68139
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i had double cataract surgery in April, with multifocal lens and stents for glaucoma in both eyes. Right eye perfect, left eye shocking from the getgo. Developed blepharitis in left eye, cleared that up eventually, still blurry, still cobwebs. Eye specialist thought it was my own "gel" clouding things so performed laser to remove about a month ago.. Now right eye still fine, left eye vision is worse and still blurry. I will be going back as soon as he returns from holidays. To add to the issue was that i had the surgeries two weeks apart, left eye first. On arrival at the hospital the nurse doing the pre-op observations became concerned when she noted that I was listed on all the paperwork as having my left eye surgery because she had the lens for the right eye. Much scurrying and then grabbing the dr himself between patients in theatre and she came back to tell me it was all fine, they had the correct lens after all and surgery on the left eye would proceed. I'm now wondering if it was the correct lens after all....and if it wasn't would they even admit the error now? Just hoping whatever is causing the blurry vision can be fixed without more surgery.
beryl68139 Reeceregan
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I found your reply very interesting. I am a patient at Birmingham Midland Eye hospital
first cataract surgery in February had a lot of discomfort with gritty eyes, watering. Second op in June very good start although worried as had a learner doing it. In loads of trouble now as can't see out of left eye because of the scar tissue. Do you know what it's like to have a lense changed and is it dangerous for the retina?