Anyone had cataract surgery living with MDS?

@mermaid7272 I would not worry one bit about the cataract surgery! They do give you something to relax before the procedure, but I was not unconscientious. They put a LOT of numbing drops in your eye. As they wheeled me into the operating room, I was aware of everything around me and could even see the clock and the time! I did not feel a thing and because of the relaxation medication, I was completely at ease. When they were wheeling me out of the OR, I looked at the clock again and only 15-20 minutes had passed. They do put a bandage over that eye, that you have to keep on for 24 hours. They also send you home with three or four different types of drops to use for ten days (some are less than ten days) just to keep your eye soothed and comfortable. I would not be scared of the procedure! You will not feel a thing and although you may be conscious, you won’t mind being there because of the relaxing medicine that they give you. Please keep me posted as to how it goes. All of my very best wishes to you. You will be happy that you did it.

Thanks mabfp3, I appreciate your thorough discription--- I will ask for an extra dose of the anesthesia!
I guess I am a big chicken when it comes to two things, eyes & teeth!

I am going for cataract evaluation 11/10 and Extremely nervous about the procedure but also nervous that I can't see well. I only have one eye, my right eyelid covers my eye and can't move up.....result of a brain tumor 33 years ago. Just finished having an LPI (iridotomy) because the intra-ocular pressure was high in the left eye. Dr zapped me with the laser about 40 times and finally got a hole to drain from the iris/cornea. I'm extremely concerned about the left eye of course. An event would not be good! But I can't continue with the blurry vision etc. How many post-operative drops, how long and how soon was everyone able to see?

Some opthalmologists will do what is called dropless surgery. They will create a sac in the eye that will slowly release the medication. I had that for one eye and only had to use far fewer drops.

Interesting. Thank you.

@kndaustin71 prayers for a good outcome on your surgery

Hollie

Are there any good or bad experiences to report with any of the specialty replacement lens, 2 -5 below?
I need to choose.

1. Monofocal Lenses:
Most common and affordable option
Provide clear vision at one distance (near, intermediate, or far)
Suitable for patients who are comfortable with glasses or contact lenses for tasks outside their chosen focal distance
2. Multifocal Lenses:
Allow for clear vision at multiple distances (near, intermediate, and far)
Eliminate or reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses
Can cause glare or halos in some patients
3. Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) Lenses:
Provide an extended range of clear vision, similar to bifocals, without the need for multiple focal points
May require some adjustment time
Suitable for patients who want to reduce their dependence on glasses but are not comfortable with multifocal lenses
4. Toric Lenses:
Designed to correct astigmatism, a common eye defect that causes blurred vision
Can be combined with monofocal, multifocal, or EDOF lenses
5. Premium Lenses:
Include advanced features such as light-adjustable technology or accommodative lenses
Allow for customization and fine-tuning of vision after surgery

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Hollie