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Originally Posted by ApS
That "quick laser surgery" was performed by an Ophthalmologist in central Florida named Dr. Welch (not related to the fine Ophthalmologist/Revolutionary  War-reenactor/sailor now retired in Wolfeboro).
The laser was directed to microscopic areas of my vision. Dr. Welch said some patients are unable to see this five minute process, but what I saw were tiny shards of a thin yellow material flying hither and yon.  Whatever took place was recommended, but I saw very little improvement, except for less yellow in my vision.
Dr. Welch looked familiar when I realized he had bought a sailboat from me a few days earlier!
A "second opinion" elsewhere disclosed that no further procedures could be done. I'm now determined to leave both eyes alone anyway. |
So you had your cataract removed and replaced with a lens?
The complication rate for cataract surgery is about 1.2%. This sounds like a small chance, but it really isn't. Lasik runs close to the same risk which why I elected not to have it done.
Cataract surgery is a little different IMO in that you have lost acuity by the time the procedure is recommended. So it's worth the risk, but I would only do one eye at a time. I've known quite a few people who have had cataracts fixed and say it is life changing.
Sorry you are having these issues. Hopefully you have looked for other opinions, hopefully from a hard case doc who specializes in the issues you are having.