Don't need advice. Just some VF hugs!
 

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I had cataract surgery on my right eye with a premium lens about two months ago. The implanted lens jiggled/flickered almost immediately.

This video put up by a woman years ago shows what it looks like. It feels just as weird as it looks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm9ysqFs2xE

My ophthalmologist has been useless. The next day after surgery, I went in and told him that the lens was jiggling in my eye. He said, "That's normal." The next week, I went in and said the lens was still flickering/jiggling. He said, "That's normal." I returned three weeks later and told him the lens was still jiggling and flickering. He said, "That's rare and unusual. I haven't seen that before." Say what??? :confused:

When did "normal" turn in to "rare and unusual?" I was supposed to have my other eye done two weeks after the first. I postponed it as I couldn't handle two jiggly flickering eyes. All he wants to do is operate on the other eye. He has given me no help or support or ideas of what to expect. His surgical scheduler called me to reschedule the second surgery and said my eye went bad due to my having the pre-existing condition of PVD (Posterior Vitreous Detachment). Well, why didn't they mention that before the surgery? Why push me to schedule the second surgery when the first went badly?

My vision is not so great in the operated eye. The distance is OK. But, I can't read the computer or a book very well. Thank god I put off the second surgery and still can read with my left eye (with glasses). I went to an optician to try and get glasses to help the right eye. The first pair didn't work at all. I went back and am waiting to get the second pair maybe next week. I suspect that the right eye will be problematic again.

I have a second opinion scheduled in August at a teaching hospital nearby. I couldn't get an earlier appointment because they all figure the issue will resolve itself in a few months. HOPING so much that is true!

My cataracts weren't that bad and I regret the surgery terribly. The worst part is the surgeon has not been there for me in any way. I read a good article on an ophthalmology site about how to help patients who have had a poor result from cataract surgery. He has done NONE of those things. I feel abandoned and hopeless.

Good News: I can still work out. I can still drive. I can still watch movies on TV.

I just won’t be joining that book club! :eek:

Any thoughts, prayers and especially those famous VF HUGS would mean a lot!

Hugs to you. Don't have any experience with this but wanted to send you hugs and that it is horrible your surgeon is of no help.

(Hugs)

DH had double cataract surgery a couple of years ago. He's also had complications, his pertaining to his peripheral vision, which impacts him particularly when driving.

I hope you're able to find some resolution.

((HUGS))

Sorry you are going thru this, hope you can get this resolved soon, this has to be very frustrating.

Anita

I think any type of health issue can be very frustrating, depending on the situation. Getting confusing and flip-floppy information can be EXTREMELY frustrating!

So sorry you're having so many problems with this. I may be going through cataract surgery in the future (my optometrist has already told me), and I'm not looking forward to it.:(

Donna

I would not be able to deal with a flickering eye :eek: So sorry you are going through this. It is beyond frustrating to not have any support from the DR that did your surgery. Hopefully the second opinion will be more helpful!!

well, I have that facing me and I am sending you huge hugs. I totally understand what is happening. Here in Massachusetts, if something goes wrong with the eyes we head to Boston.
I hope you get excellent care at the teaching hospital.

donna

Oh I'm so sorry that you're going through this. :( Girl, you need a second opinion.

My first cataract surgery did not turn out well. I had the jiggling feeling and a feeling of looseness. Doc 1 said "that's not possible, it's in a capsule." I also had flickering lights at the outer side. Doc 1 assistant said the lights are normal and go away soon. Next I develop floaters and a diagonal refraction type light in the eye. I ask what the refraction is and Doc 1 says "I don't know what it is and I've never heard of it." I couldn't drive beginning at dusk because street lights are causing multiple refractions and it's like driving through a town of disco lights. Then I get this "veil" of spots that drags across my vision when I move my eye. At my followup with Doc 1 I ask "what happened in there?!!" :mad: and he tells me it's a coincidence.

The practice supposedly closes down due to COVID, but I found out afterward they were open through the whole pandemic. Only my doctor stayed out and the assistant assigned to me kept postponing my appointment because she was home collecting. I later found out the practice was open and there was an associate doctor who could help me.

One day while walking at the beach I realize an arc of light is strobing on and off from the outside corner and I can even see it with my eyes closed in bed. I demanded to be seen and his associate found I have posterior vitrious detachment.

Fortunately, with time the floaters and flashers from the PVD decreased and seem mostly gone. The veil of spots worsens and glides over the whole eye when I move it - like looking through dirty eyeglasses but it moves.

The egotistical jerk soon retired and closed the practice. After a few months I called another optho and he tells me yes, PVD is a known potential side effect. Doc 1 lied to my face! Doc 2 tells me the refractions and the "veil" are scar tissue that often develops, commonly referred to as a second cataract. He can fix that with a quick laser procedure.

I had Doc 2 take care of my left eye cataract. I developed the veil and refraction thing within two weeks but know what it is, it's common and he can fix it. No PVD this time. Two different eyes, two different surgeons, drastically different experiences.

I don't mean to take away from your misfortunes with the book I just wrote, but wanted to share that information for you and other VF'ers. Evidently you also got a narcissistic d-bag for a doctor. :mad:

Try to have faith - the side effects you are experiencing might gradually resolve on their own. The assistant at Doc 2 told me she had flickering and a halo with the buy-up multi-focal lens, but within two years they gradually faded away. Other things you are experiencing might be the "second cataract" scar tissue. Please get another opinion even if you have to drive out of your way.

Alta I'm so sorry that it's still bothering you! :(

Sending you hugs and keep us posted on your journey. I am glad you're still able to do stuff and best of all exercise.

Good for you that you're gonna keep fighting through this!! :heart:

pat, thank you for sharing all of that - interesting and scary at the same time. really appreciate your advice. alta - i feel scared reading your post.

my DH had cataract surgery 2 years ago in one eye and he did OK. he still has floaters in the eye that was operated on.