Blurred vision after cataract & glaucoma surgery

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Kate - 23 Jan 2006 21:23 GMT

My grandmother had her cataract and glaucoma surgery 20 days ago on her
left eye. Her left eye sight was good for about a week. Then her left
eyesight suddenly became worse. She's been having blurred vision and
seeing doubles. But she is not experiencing any pain or soreness in her
eye. We did not get much information from her doctor. about why this
happened. He only said that it there is built-up fluid again in her
left eye and gave her some eye drops. Does anyone know why this
happened? Will it get worse? Does she need another surgery on her left
eye? She's supposed to have her cataract/glaucoma surgery on her
right eye on Wednesday. I am not comfortable of her getting another
surgery on her right eye when the left eye surgery did not produce the
desired result. Should she put off the second eye surgery?

Please help! I am so worried about her.

Kate

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EyeTech - 24 Jan 2006 16:10 GMT

Did he start her on a steroid drop? Sometimes after cataract surgery
patients experience some swelling in the macula (central portion of the
retina). If she is not comfortable having surgery until her left eye is
seeing better, by all means, postpone surgery. The doctor should understand
her not wanting both eyes being blurry at the same time. Ask him to explain
her condition. If it is macular edema - it should gradually get better, not
worse. The amount of time can vary from patient to patient. Drops are the
primary course of treatment. Diabetics are at higher risk for developing
macular edema.

> My grandmother had her cataract and glaucoma surgery 20 days ago on her
> left eye. Her left eye sight was good for about a week. Then her left
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> Kate

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