Cataracts: What can I expect? How to prepare?

I'm so sorry to hear this. A quick google search for "flickering after cataract surgery" led me to figure out that it was positive dysphotopsia on my own. During my post-op visit my doctor just told me to let it "settle down". He had no idea either. I kept going back and complaining about it and told him what I found on the internet. He acted like he had never heard of it. Really? He does 1,000 surgeries a year and not 1 single patient has ever had this?! Seriously. After feeling dismissed 4 times I made an appt in Cleveland. He referred me to a cornea specialist, who I saw this past week and was literally the worst doctor I have ever seen, period. He didn't want to listen to a word I said. I have this weird film on my eye. I don't know if it's on the surface or under the lens. He couldn't see it, yet my family can see it just by looking at me from a few feet away. He claims it's a reflection of the lens. It's not, because it bounces when I blink. What a total asshole. That's all I have to say. Just search "positive dysphotopsia" and you will find lots of information. Assuming you have flickering. If you have a dark arc, then it is negative dysphotopsia. They are different. I will let you know what I find out. My appt isn't until July 1. I wish you luck in your research. Go back to your doctor and tell him what you find, or better yet, find a better doctor!

That was someone else who said they have dry eyes. I have positive dysphotopsia and it's miserable. Make sure you have done your research on possible side effects before you go in. Doctors don't warn about this. If I had known this was a possibility, I would have never done it.

I had cataract surgery last year on both eyes and most important is to follow eye drops as prescribed which will take about a month.

You would not have had cataract surgery?

How would you see?

My wife had cateract surgery and the outcome was not good. She lost vision in one eye. The doctor put the new lenses in crooked and had to be replace it. That led to scar tissue and a detached retina. Five eye surgeries could not restore her vision.

The scar tissue is blocking her vision, the macular nerve has not been damaged.

I have been reading about this surgery and it’s really scary, I know that it can be done with or without lasers but the cost is very high if you choose laser. I’m very concerned about having this done because I don’t want to lose my vision, I came very close to going blind due to retina detachment and a bad doctor who misdiagnosed me. I was told a few months ago that I need the surgery but I’m not ready to do anything yet.

If you mean cataract surgery, my understanding is the outcomes between Femtosecond laser (FLACS) and conventional surgery are pretty much identical.

I am so sorry about your wife's experience. It's really important to find the best doctor you can. Has she tried to find another retina specialist?

I’m shocked by the difference in the cost between the traditional surgery, the doctor described it as messy and uncomfortable and laser being easier and less problematic. To be honest I would prefer laser, I’ve had numerous surgeries using laser but it’s truly expensive and you still have to pay for your lenses. This is a part of our healthcare in 🇨🇦.

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