Sorry you're back at square one in regard to looking for another doc,
but this may be a good thing. You want a surgeon who can handle tough
questions, after all they are your eyes, not his.
Gather up your records from him and don't look back, there are other
(better) docs out there.

Why don't you ask your retinal specialist for recommendations.  He/she
is probably savvy about who's good.  And I'll bet these referrals
won't push the Crystalens, which is made of silicone.  (Many retinal
surgeons abhor the use of silicone IOLs for their patients, because
the silicone can fog up during surgery and obstruct their view of the
retina.  The size of the Crystalens is also a problem for some retinal
surgeons, who complain that it blocks their view of the periphery of
the retina.  All things considered, the Crystalens may well be the
worst IOL for someone with a history of retinal pathology.)

You have every right to know about the type, brand and power of the
IOL to be implanted.  These issues should be discussed before the day
of surgery.  In 2007 few people perceive their doctor as an "all-
knowing" figure whom they blindly trust.

Yeah, I agree with Mike, Don.

Ms Brainy,

I sympathize with your difficulties. But I'll give you some advice that may
help.

Most likely you've heard this countless times, but it is impossible to
exaggerate the importance of the following words;

Drink plenty of water.

Without hesitation I can attribute so many health problems that I have been
cured of since I started doing this. I commend you to drink a minimum of 12
glasses a day, or 2 liters a day, roughly a glass an hour. Of course, sip it
and don't try to take it all in one gulp, else you may well end up damaging
your liver.

My grandfather, who also has cataract like you, was told to do this by a
Japanese doctor. He tried it out - in fact he drowned himself in the stuff -
and believe it or not, the formation halted; the cataract disappeared within
a week. Left with not even a trace of the disease, he was completely cured,
and now sees near perfectly. I don't expect you to believe my story, in fact
I would be surprised if you aren't somewhat skeptical, but I ask you, please
follow that advice. Your body will thank you. Then you could give us feedback
in a week to tell us if your cataract got any better! =)

In fact, speaking of water, I recently found an article about the stuff.
(came with the newspaper 'The Guardian' today.)  I found it interesting, so
I'll type some of it out for you;

"WATER

THE MIRACLE DRINK THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

*Next to the air we breathe, water intake is our most vital need. Giving
yourself a steady supply of water does your whole body a big favor.

Your body is 70% water, 80% in newborn babies.
Water makes up 80% of our blood.

It transports body waste, lubricates our joints, stabilizes our body
temperature and is a vital part of cells.

It is important that your body gets enough water. Water is necessary for our
body to operate efficiently. Water is vital to the body in temperature
regulation, nerve impulse conduction, circulation, metabolism, the immune
system, eliminative processes, sensory awareness and perceptive thinking.

On average people drink onnly eight ounces (one cup) of water per day. The
rest of the water the body needs must be extracted from other liquids or
foods that we eat. Not enough water is a real threat to the system. Many
chemical reactions inside the body will not occur without the right amount of
water.

It only takes a one percent of fluid loss in the body to become dehydrated,
which generally happens prior to any conscious sensation of being thirsty.
Very small shortages of water can dramatically change and disrupt
biochemistry. Exercise physiologists consider water as the single most
important variable in peak performance. Your muscles can lose up to ten
percent of their contractile strength and eight percent of speed from only
three percent dehydration.

The average amount of water loss per day is two cups through breathing, two
cups through invisible perspiration, and six cups through urination and bowel
movements. This is a total of ten cups lost per day without taking into
account perspiration from exercise or hard work, excessively dry air, or
alcohol and caffeine consumption.

Benefits of drinking water:

1. Water is vital to digestion and metabolism.

2. Water flushes out toxins and impurities.

3. Water helps to transport disease-fighting cells through the bloodstream.

4. Water in its pure form replenishes natural fluids depleted by caffeine,
alcohol and other diuretics.

5. Water is a key part of the body's cooling system.

6. Water enhances the human senses, and is known as the 'eye-restoration
drink' in the east for its curative properties which affect the eyes. It has
been known to fight against, or even cure, cataract.

How much water should we drink?

Drink plenty of water - *Try and drink 2 litres a day*. By the time you feel
thirsty you are already dehydrated and are more prone to physical stress as a
result, especially if you work in a dry, centrally-heated atmosphere.

OTHER BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

Water is thee all round miracle drink that can do wonders for your health.

Name any body part and you will find water is essential to keep it ticking
over.

Here are ten reasons to switch to water, whether it's bottled or from the tap.
"

*The article then gives some reasons to drink water, which might take me some
time to type out.*

Hope you get better, Ms. Brainy, or at least manage to find a good Doctor,

Best of luck,

-Kaze

I say good riddance.  Start by requesting your entire file.  You might
have to pay a few bucks for the copying, but get the whole file copied
and take it to your next doc.  Tell him/her the situation and see what
you get.  You might even make several copies of the file and send it to
several prospective docs.  I like the idea of calling your friendly
retina specialist and asking him/her whom they would choose for cataract
surgery on themselves, or to whom would they refer the most challenging
case...

w.stacy, o.d.