After-effects of cataract operation?

Question

My mom who is 61 years old underwent cataract surgery 3 years ago. Nowadays she experiences a lot of strain if she views television or uses a computer. She says that text and objects on the screen and in the books, newspapers appear blurry . She recently went for a routine checkup and the ophthalmologist who examined her said that there is a skin-like growth around her artificially implanted lens which needs to be rectified using a laser. He has said that it's nothing serious. Has anyone else experienced this problem? If so, what advice did your doctor give? And did your vision improve after the treatment? I would prefer if qualified ophthalmologists could give some of their suggestions and answer this question.

Answer 1

Yes, I had it done to both eyes at different times. There's really nothing to it. I sat in a chair, placed my chin on the chin rest, and held still while the doctor did the work with the laser. The whole thing took less than five minutes. No pain whatsoever.

My vision was a little blurry for the first couple of hours afterward, but that was it. And when it returned to normal it was much better than before.

Once it has been done, the process normally doesn't have to be repeated. Tell her to go and have it done. She'll be glad she did.

Answer 2

Your mother has a cloudy posterior capsule and can be treated simply with a yag laser. 20 % of cataract patients develop this condition after surgery. It is a painless procedure and is performed in the ophthalmologist's office.