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I have the beginning of a cataract in my right eye, and a macular pucker in the left eye.
 
Can you provide a ballpark figure for how much extra I should expect to pay for a toric lens?
 
I had a Toric lens implant and now have the image of a soccer ball when I look at a light. It is near the center of my vision and makes reading difficult. Can you tell me why?
 
My grandmother had cataract surgery a month ago in India and now she has something called fungus infection in both eyes. Please suggest what can be done for my grandmother.
 
How risky would it be for me to proceed with cataract surgery while I still have a slight vitreous detachment?
 
I have mild cataracts. Can I get LASIK while having cataracts?
 
Can optometrists diagnose cataracts?
 
I'm in my early 20s and was diagnosed with a cataract.
 
I'm experiencing nausea ten days after my cataract surgery.
 
Should cataract surgery be performed when Fuchs' dystrophy is also present?
 
I had radial keratotomy surgery in 1987 with 16 cuts in each eye. When the time comes, can cataracts be removed?
 
My 95-year-old dad just had successful cataract surgery and now wants the other eye done. How long should he wait in between?
 
How bad do eyes have to be before Medicare pays for cataract surgery?
 
Will I Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery?
 
I have a mild stage of cataracts. Can they be removed now?
 
Can cataract surgery be a successful treatment for early-stage narrow angle glaucoma instead of iridotomy?
 
I had cataract surgery two-and-a-half weeks ago and had a monofocal lens fitted. The predominant color I see now is blue/lilac.
 
I have a hypermature cataract and have heard that phacoemulsification risks having it shatter and fall back to the retina.
 
How soon after cataract surgery can I swim and practice yoga?
 
What are the risks associated with a posterior capsulotomy?
 
If I have some macular edema can I get a cataract removed?
 
Following cataract surgery, are generic medications OK to use rather than name-brand medicine?
 
My daughter is 16 months old. She had cataract surgery in her left eye five weeks ago.
 
I have clouding of both eyes and have been to a specialist.
 
Should I stop taking Hytrin before my cataract surgery?
 
Is it possible to perform cataract surgery on patients in wheelchairs?
 
For a patient with extreme nearsightedness and astigmatism, what is the best lens to implant during cataract surgery to preserve great close-up vision?
 
How long should contact lenses (hard, RGP lenses) be discontinued before cataract surgery measurements are taken?
 
Can you have cataract surgery on an eye that has had a corneal transplant?
 
I have had filters put in my eyes for glaucoma and now I need to have cataracts removed. Are there any risks to undergoing cataract surgery with the filters in place?
 
I had cataract surgery and a mono lens implant on my left eye 3 weeks ago. Since then I have been disoriented and nauseous.
 
Is it true that with early-stage cataracts, it will be difficult to fine tune my glasses prescription?
 
I have a choroidal membrane. Can I have cataract surgery?
 
Can a cataract increase the pressure within the eye?
 
If you have astigmatism prior to cataract surgery that is not corrected during the surgery, are you any more likely to have a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)?
 
I have been told that I must stop wearing my contact lenses for two to four weeks prior to my cataract surgery.
 
I have had cataracts removed and Restore lenses implanted. I see well but my eyes are frequently red and inflamed.
 
Is there any means of reducing or eliminating the halo and glare effects associated with multifocal intraocular lenses?
 
I'm experiencing a blur when switching from near to far distance after my cataract surgery.
 
Could the complications following my cataract surgery be caused by my pseudoexfoliation glaucoma?
 
What are the drawbacks or negatives of choosing a multifocal lens?
 
Should I get a second opinion before cataract surgery?
 
I have a cataract in my left eye and am considering surgery. Will my cancer and kidney treatments affect the surgery outcome?
 
Is it common to get a blood clot after cataract surgery?
 
Can you have cataract surgery after filtration surgery?
 
Is the Restor lens a multifocal or accommodative type and what is the difference in the two types?
 
Does cataract surgery carry a higher risk of retinal detachment since I have a preexisting posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)?
 
General anesthetic will be used for my cataract surgery. Will this affect my recovery or cause problems with my eye?
 
What can cause a 'snowflake' cataract without having diabetes of any kind?
 
I had cataract surgery recently and now I’m told I have a detached retina. Could a mini stroke have caused this?
 
Will I be able to adjust to a 4 diopter difference between my eyes after cataract surgery?
 
Can I have cataract surgery if I've had herpes simplex in my eye?
 
I've had Bell's Palsy, and am about to have cataract surgery. Should I be worried and are there any precautions that I should take?
 
Approximately how much does a YAG procedure cost?
 
I had a cataract operation 15 years ago but the lens has moved in my eye due to a fall. What can be done to correct it?
 
Do cataracts affect balance?
 
My sister-in-law can no longer read but has been told her cataracts are not bad enough to qualify for Medicare. Does that sound right?
 
I'm nearsighted with retinitis pigmentosa and I need to have cataract surgery in both eyes.
 
I have high myopia—approximately -12 in both eyes—due to ROP
 
How soon after having cataract surgery in one eye can you have it done on the other eye?
 
Can cataract surgery be done if a person has a macular pucker?
 
I'm 62 and my distance vision has improved without spectacles. Why is that?
 
Can cataracts and presbyopia be taken care of with the same surgery?
 
Is it unusual to have swelling of the cornea and Bowman's membrane after cataract surgery?
 
I see light flares after having a toric lens implanted in one eye. Should I do something else with the second eye?
 
What if I sneeze or cough during or soon after cataract surgery? Can this cause any problems?
 
I was diagnosed with many calcium bits in both eyes. What treatment is there for this?
 
My mother is 90 and she recently had her cataracts removed. They placed lenses for one eye far away and one for close. Is there an easy way for her to get used to using one eye for each?
 
If I have my cataract lens set for distance, can I use contact lenses for reading without blurring distance vision?
 
What are the risks of cataract surgery when wet and dry AMD are present?
 
Is it necessary to have a general anesthetic for cataract surgery?
 
Can you provide me with a ballpark figure for cataract surgery?
 
I wear contact lenses daily to correct myopia in both eyes and am planning to have cataract surgery. Post surgery, will I be able to resume wearing contact lenses if needed to correct my vision (instead of eyeglasses)?
 
If I want to play tennis after cataract surgery, should I consider accommodating or mono IOL?
 
I have the faint beginnings of a cataract in my left eye.
 
I had cataract surgery two years ago on my right eye but rather than improve my vision it actually seems worse to me. Could there be something wrong with the IOL?
 
If I’m experiencing floaters and flashes, can I still have cataract surgery?
 
For cataract surgery, my ophthalmologist highly recommends using the laser to create the incision over the traditional method. How much of a difference does it make and is it the safer alternative?
 
Is it advisable to have an IOL inserted if you also have glaucoma and use Cosopt drops?
 
My husband has glaucoma and is developing cataracts. He’s had iridotomies performed to help control the glaucoma about 15 years ago. Will this interfere with the cataract surgery?
 
After having cataract surgery, how long might double vision persist as a side effect?
 
Can you explain the surgery for cataract with astigmatism?
 
I am having cataract surgery and have astigmatism. Can I have a non-toric lens inserted?
 
If you are nearsighted and chose to have your cataract lens set for "near" vision ("14 inches"), will your distance vision in that eye without glasses be worse than it is now, the same, or better?
 
I am blind out of my left eye due to retinal detachment and cataract. Can I have my eye reopened and fixed to look like a normal eye even though I am blind?
 
Any idea why a 59-year-old male would have recurrent subconjunctival hemorrhage in the same spot in right eye after cataract surgery?
 
I was born with a birth defect in my left eye—thus I have no sight only shadows and light. The right eye is a healthy eye but I am nearsighted so I will stay with wearing glasses after cataract surgery.
 
I just had cataract surgery and when I went outside at night I saw streams or long streaks of light across the outdoor lights everywhere I looked.
 
I always suffer scar tissue after any type of surgeries--even after ear piercing. Is it possible to develop scar tissue after cataract surgery?
 
Any alternative to cataract surgery such as eye drops or other drugs? Can N-acetylcarnosine help?
 
Why would my 12-year-son develop cataract in one eye and early stages of cataract in the second eye?
 
I had cataract surgery 3 months ago and everything went great. But yesterday I started to see a lot of floaters in my left eye
 
Is cataract surgery possible with a blood pressure of about 20-30 degrees above normal (systolic)?
 
Can cataract surgery also remedy macular puckers?
 
After a posterior capsulotomy, what is the likelihood of complications?
 
I accidentally rubbed my eye two weeks after my cataract surgery. Do you think this caused any damage?
 
My mother had cataract surgery in both eyes. The left eye is fine, but the right eye tears. The surgery was over a month ago and she has an appointment with her doctor in two weeks. Should I be concerned?
 
Can cataract surgery and corneal replacement be done in the same surgery procedure?
 
I have had cataract surgery in my left eye and then a retinal detachment. Can it be possible it will happen in the other eye after cataract surgery?
 
I had cataracts removed a few years back but when I try to look in a mirror to put eye make-up on it’s impossible.
 
Will I need someone to drive me home after an IOL test?
 
Is it indicated to have an Avastin injection for macular degeneration in the same eye that had cataract surgery less than a week ago?
 
Is it safe to use Visine eye drops just for redness after cataract surgery?
 
My toric IOL lens has moved off the axis beyond the degree of tolerance causing less than a perfect implant. What are my options?
 
I had cataract surgery yesterday at 2 p.m. and forgot to use my eyedrops before bed last night but put them in this morning. My eye doesn't hurt. Can this cause a problem?
 
What is the success rate for cataract surgery when pseudoexfoliation syndrome is involved? Is blindness a possibility as a result of such an operation?
 
Is a femtosecond laser better than using a blade for treating cataracts?
 
My husband had cataract surgery in his right eye. We have airline tickets for a flight one month later. Is flying a risk to his eye?
 
When are cataracts ready for surgery?
 
Can PCO develop and be diagnosed one week after cataract surgery?
 
How long do IOLs (intraocular lenses) last?
 
I had cataract surgery 4 years ago. One eye has recently become blurry and I have floaters that look like strings across my vision.
 
My son needs cataract surgery and has type 1 diabetes. I’m hearing conflicting opinions on whether inserting a Toric lens would be advisable.
 
I have a hole in my macula and macular degeneration.
 
I have advanced chronic glaucoma and my vision is overall misty in both eyes. Is this the glaucoma or something else?
 
Can cataract removal cause macular puckers?
 
What is causing colors to look faded or washed out after cataract surgery?
 
Can an eye(s) be checked to see if the wrong lens was placed into the eye during cataract surgery?
 
After cataract surgery, is eye tissue susceptible to scarring?
 
Is it normal to prescribe extensive eye drops prior to and after cataract surgery?
 
The ophthalmologist is having difficulty in getting my contact lens prescription correct with the cataracts.
 
What is the success rate for cataract surgery?
 
I recently had cataract surgery with ReSTOR IOLs implanted. Unless the light is very bright, I need to use reading glasses.
 
Is there a legal requirement for a cataract surgery patient to receive some documentation describing the type of lens that was implanted?
 
I am considering macular hole surgery and wondered whether it was possible to quantify the risk of complications occurring.
 
How long does a cataract surgery patient have to use eye drops and why?
 
I'm still experiencing feelings of dizziness three weeks after having multifocal lenses implanted--is this normal?
 
After cataract surgery, how soon can I run a marathon?
 
Can cataract surgery make my macular degeneration worse?
 
I had cataract surgery and the wrong IOL was implanted—what are the risks of replacing it with a new one?
 
My mum is having difficulty putting in her eye drops due to low visibility in the other eye. Are there alternatives to eye drops after cataract surgery?
 
I have a thickened cornea and need cataract surgery—is this a problem because of the thick cornea?
 
My husband had cataract surgery over a year ago and still continues to have problems with halos as well as sensitivity to light.
 
Is it true that Catalin eye drops can protect eyes from cataracts?
 
Is there only one kind of cataract?
 
After cataract surgery, can you develop another cataract in the same eye?
 
After cataract surgery my cornea is swollen which my doctor called corneal edema. What is the treatment for this condition? I am afraid to have the other eye lens removed because of this situation.
 
Are cataracts preventable and how do you make the diagnosis as opposed to other vision disorders?
 
I use my monofocal lens implant in one eye to see for distance and my natural nearsighted lens in the other to see near. If I had this natural cataractous lens removed and replaced with a near-seeing monofocal, is this what monovision might be like?
 
Is it safe to laser a cataract (secondary) after having surgery for a hole in the macula?
 
Is my macular pucker of secondary cataract causing my double vision?
 
Can you tell me why posterior vitreous detachment is more common in people who have undergone cataract operations?
 
As a helicopter pilot, can I fly with night vision goggles after cataract surgery? Is there any risk for my eyes?
 
How does an IOL correct astigmatism?
 
Will cataract surgery reduce IOP for narrow angle glaucoma patients?
 
After having cataract surgery, the muscle that controls the dilation of my pupil failed to contract. Was this preventable and what can be done about it?
 
Any problems that may be caused by undergoing cataract surgery after LASIK?
 
My eye exam states that vision in my eye is 20/500 and I can’t see anything out of it but shadows. If I have cataract surgery how much improvement can I expect from that eye afterward?
 
Could it be that my recent cataract surgery precipitated an occurrence of PVD that I’m experiencing now?
 
I had an accommodative lens placed in one eye. What are the ramifications if I opt to have a monofocal lens placed in the other eye?
 
What’s the rate of success of multifocal IOL versus standard IOL for a 62-year-old who still works and needs both near and far vision corrected?
 
I have cataracts but am getting along well enough for now with prescription glasses. As the cataracts advance, can my glasses be made stronger periodically until I decide it is time for surgery? A relative has told me an optometrist will not prescribe
 
I have had two previous eye muscle surgeries for lazy eye which were successful. I recently had cataract surgery. Ever since the surgery, I have trouble focusing and my eyes are no longer straightened. Is this a common outcome of cataract surgery?
 
Could you please tell me if there is a standard of care for post-cataract surgery. More specifically, how soon after surgery should you be seen by the ophthalmologist for post-op follow-up?
 
Is it advisable to have cataract surgery with the presence of map dot fingerprint dystrophy?
 
Should you have LASIK if you have cataracts?
 
I had cataract surgery and received IOLs for astigmatism. Can the degree of astigmatism change enough to require future change of the implants over time? How much time?
 
Is it advisable to do yoga after cataract surgery?
 
Do you lose your depth perception when you have cataract surgery?
 
Would treatment for congenital cataracts be different for a person with developmental disabilities and if so how?
 
I have very blurred, severely decreased vision in one eye due to bleeding of a histoplasmosis lesion several years ago which damaged my macula. Recently, I was told that I have a cataract forming in that eye.
 
Is cataract surgery safe for patients above 65 years of age?
 
Is the refractive power of a monofocal IOL based on the refractive power of eyeglasses currently worn at the time of cataract surgery, or is the calculation for the IOLs based on a totally different criteria?
 
Does the time come when a person waits too long to have a cataract removed?
 
I have macular degeneration and had cataract surgery about 3 years ago. My eyesight has worsened and I've been advised to have a YAG laser capsulotomy. What are the risks and/or benefits for someone with macular degeneration?
 
As a glaucoma patient, is it possible to undergo cataract surgery?
 
Can you get herpes in an eye?
 
How soon can you fly after cataract surgery?
 
How long does it take for cataracts to develop?
 
How do I get rid of floaters?
 
I'm going to have cataract surgery soon, and I have to make a decision about what type of lenses to have implanted.
 
Can you please explain what multifocal cataract surgery is?
 
I am getting to the point where my cataracts are interfering with my daily activities, so I think I’ll have surgery soon. But I take Flomax on a daily basis and I’ve heard that it can cause a problem during eye surgery. Is that true?
 
I have a problem at night playing team tennis. I cannot see the ball until its almost over the net. What kind of glasses can I get for night vision? Would this also help with night driving? (I do not require any corrective measures for my eyes.)
 
I recently heard that the newest thinking about cataracts was that it was best to have them removed early in their development, rather than waiting for them to more fully develop. Is that true?
 
My child has Down syndrome and autism. I was surprised to find out he has cataracts in both eyes, one may not be operable. They are suggesting possible ocular implants. What is the success rate and percentage of possibly getting an infection?
 
My mother-in-law has just had a cataract operation. Her eye is bloodshot two days after the operation. Is this normal?
 
Please explain the difference between a single lens for cataract surgery and multiple lens. Thank you.
 
What can I expect to occur after cataract surgery? I have heard horror stories and I am a little uneasy about the surgery.
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