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General questions re. cataracts

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@1995victoria

I think it is very important to ask Dr about other eye issues which might affect the successful outcome. My Dr didn't tell me that my macular puckers would result in visual distortions, AND the my being a high myope might need an IOL which is not the usual for people with normal vision. As a result I'm very unhappy with my results on my left eye, and now I know not to be so quick with my right eye.

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Sep 16 6:44am

1995,

Not sure I understand.

If you had cataract surgery, your organic lens was removed, and an IOL (Intra Ocular Lens) was implanted. In a majority of patients, at some point (days to years), following IOL implantation due mainly to posterior capsule opacification, a NdYag laser is used to open an area in the back of the capsule to prevent it occluding the light.

My understanding is that macular puckers are somewhat common, but can't be treated in this same manner.

It would seem like needing to have your cataracts removed would be a priority since obscuration of vision would continue to worsen?

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