diplopia when reading 3 months after cataract surgery

Posted by jc100 @jc100, Jun 20, 2023

Does anyone have diplopia when reading 3 months after cataract surgery? Will it go away? I did not have such problems before the surgery.

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I had "routine" cataract surgery with the promise of no longer needing "readers", sharper and clearer vision, and am now blind except for prescribed prism lens glasses.
I am suing the surgeon!

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Sorry to hear that. I now need reading glasses, but eye pain and double vision in my right eye persist. Not sure the double vision will go away. I only hope it will not get worse. My doctor does not think it has anything to do with the surgery.

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@rugbytrayn

I had "routine" cataract surgery with the promise of no longer needing "readers", sharper and clearer vision, and am now blind except for prescribed prism lens glasses.
I am suing the surgeon!

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I totally understand your disappointment and heartache! I am experiencing the same results after my cataract surgery too. If you find a good malpractice attorney, please pass on the information. I live in Florida too!
Wishing you luck in resolving this life altering issue!

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My problem (fault) is because of procrastination. The 12+ Florida medical malpractice attorneys I have contacted are fearful of my case being dismissed due to the (2) year statute of limitations.
What (month/year) did your surgery occur that caused your Diplopia?
I would be glad to make my contact list of Florida law firms and respective attorneys I have spoken with available to you. Just let me know.

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I got diplopia shortly after my cataract surgery. I also fell and whiplashed my neck, so I’m not sure what caused what. My surgery was in Myrtle Beach, SC.

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@rugbytrayn

My problem (fault) is because of procrastination. The 12+ Florida medical malpractice attorneys I have contacted are fearful of my case being dismissed due to the (2) year statute of limitations.
What (month/year) did your surgery occur that caused your Diplopia?
I would be glad to make my contact list of Florida law firms and respective attorneys I have spoken with available to you. Just let me know.

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Thank you! Will be emailing you for the info! So appreciate it!

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@rugbytrayn

My problem (fault) is because of procrastination. The 12+ Florida medical malpractice attorneys I have contacted are fearful of my case being dismissed due to the (2) year statute of limitations.
What (month/year) did your surgery occur that caused your Diplopia?
I would be glad to make my contact list of Florida law firms and respective attorneys I have spoken with available to you. Just let me know.

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I would be glad to make my contact list of Florida law firms and respective attorneys I have spoken with available to you. Just let me know.

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@rugbytrayn

My problem (fault) is because of procrastination. The 12+ Florida medical malpractice attorneys I have contacted are fearful of my case being dismissed due to the (2) year statute of limitations.
What (month/year) did your surgery occur that caused your Diplopia?
I would be glad to make my contact list of Florida law firms and respective attorneys I have spoken with available to you. Just let me know.

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Hi,
You need to see a specialist. These specialists are usually for children and limit the amount of adults as patients. Your condition may nit be relates to cataract surgery, but is common if you have other eye issues. It can have many different causes that only a specialist can figure out. Mine was just an eye muscle that weakened related mostly to aging. Solved with a prism in my eye prescription. Good luck and have patience.

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