Re: cataract surgery update

On Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:02:53 -0700, Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com>
wrote:

On Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:32:12 -0400, Catrike Ryder
<Soloman@old.bikers.org> wrote:
>

It's been two years since my cataract surgery. I had my annual eye
checkup yesterday and discovered my right eye has deteriorated to to
20-40. The doctor said that quite often there's a  "cloudy" buildup
under the new lens and that's the problem. She said it's easily
corrected with a lazer. Done in the office without surgery. Mine isn't
bad enough for that yet, and my left eye is still 20-20, even though
there's some cloudy stuff there too. Maybe next year.

>
"Posterior Capsular Opacification"
<https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24737-posterior-capsular-opacification>
"Secondary cataracts are the most common complication of cataract
surgery. They affect up to 50% of people who have cataract surgery
within five years of the surgery."
>
"What to Know About a Posterior Capsulotomy (YAG Laser)"
<https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/cataracts/what-to-know-about-posterior-capsulotomy-yag-laser>
"About 20% to 50% of patients will deal with it within 2-5 years of
the cataract surgery."
"It’s a surgery that can be done in the ophthalmologist’s office and
can take as little as five minutes".
>
It's too soon for me to need the procedure.  Best of luck with
whatever you decide to do.

I'll definately do it as soon as the doctor thinks I need it.