Cataract advice

sorry to hear about the problem with your eye, I had one cataract fixed a few years ago, never had any problem with it , I think you did the right thing by letting them know , would it help if you spoke to your usual optician, he might put your mind at rest.

Thank you, that's worth trying. I'll go in on Monday x

I had this after a cataract operation. I was told it was something called posterior capsule opacification, a common result of the lens being replaced. I had a painless laser procedure and the blurriness cleared within a few days. However, it has only been a week since your operation so it may well clear without further treatment.

I think you're right to pop in to your optician. They can have a proper look and can speed up a referral to the hospital if necessary.
After both my cataract ops I had good clear eyesight almost at once. Good luck.

Juno56

I had this after a cataract operation. I was told it was something called posterior capsule opacification, a common result of the lens being replaced. I had a painless laser procedure and the blurriness cleared within a few days. However, it has only been a week since your operation so it may well clear without further treatment.

DH developed this some time after a cataract operation and recently had laser treatment to correct it. The procedure was very quick and painless.

However, this may be a temporary thing and seeing an optician, as Aveline suggests, might be the best course of action.

And pably15!
(Sorry, pably)

Thanks everyone. I have heard of PCO but thought it took time to develop rather than being an immediate thing. (My cousin had laser treatment for it recently, but her cataract op was some years ago.)
My DH has said that my pupil is still quite dilated compared to my good eye, which probably accounts for the blurriness. I guess I'll try not to panic over the weekend, and go to the optician on Monday

I was like you after my second cataract in October. It took about a month to settle down. I was concerned as everyone else seemed to be having good vision almost immediately, as I did after my first operation years ago. I was told it varies, just as some people bruise easily and others don't. Please try not to worry until you see your optician.

Thanks Flapjack, it's comforting to know I'm not the only one. I'm quite squeamish about eyes and it wasn't an easy decision to get this one done. I'm doing my best to remain optimistic. Thanks for your encouragement

Please try not to worry. I know it's easy to say that though. I'm sure the opticians will be able to either put your mind at rest or make a quick referral onwards.

My cataract removal went horribly wrong. I am only telling you that because after three months of not cooking, not washing my hair and so on, I was wandering around the supermarket with my husband and his eyesight isn’t great. He asked me for the price of something we planned to purchase. I told him the price and he was amazed that I hadn’t taken out my reading glasses. I could see the tiniest details without reading glasses. It was a very long recovery for me. About a year in all. I hope things improve pretty quickly for you.

When I have both of my eyes done - I was not allowed to get new glasses for 6-8 weeks because you don't know your full clarity of sight until then.

Catterygirl, bless you. I am sorry if replying brought back nasty memories for you, but I'm glad that things turned out all right eventually. A whole year - wow, you must be a very patient person.

Cold - thank you. Yes, I have booked to have my sight test in six weeks as I will probably need glasses for reading. I'm hoping my eye will have settled by then. It feels like a long time yet 😕

My mum had a sore eye for about 3 weeks. She said it felt gritty. She’s not a moaner so it must have been pretty unpleasant. Her vision isn’t any better but they did say that might be the case. I can’t remember why but she’s booked in for the other eye now so maybe that’s will help. I hope it’s better soon OP

Best wishes for your mum's next procedure, Coconutty. She's a brave lady!

It's just a thought, but there is one optician who opens on a Sunday (the one who one "should have gone to" - that one. Might be worth giving them a ring. Even if they aren't your usual optician, you can still see them privately. I did that when I was worried about an increase in floaters and it cost me £35 for an hours appointment. Well worth it for peace of mind.

Everyone here is so kind. I was anxious about posting in the first place in case I was overreacting so thank you for taking time to reply

Cataract op fine, great results, no pain, very successful but tbe washing solution triggered dreadful eczma, still itchy after 5 months!

This happened to me and it turned out that I had an allergy to the eyedropper they had given me. The optician said it had burnt ulcers in to the back of my eyes. They changed the drops to one's without preservatives in them and eventually after 4 months my ulcers were gone. Don't give up. Insist on being seen. Good luck

Hello - I had my op in 2011 and could see immediately. I obviously did the resting and protecting eye for a day or so but amazing results.

I had mine done privately at the London Eye place with surgeon Ali Mearz.

My husband had his done by the same man 2015.

All good 👍

I had a problem after my cataract operation and went to the Eye Hospital A and E department.

Coukd you have your optician give you a check. If not I'd go to A & E to have your eye checked. Antibiotics and anti inflammatory drops and no improvement to me definitely worth having a professional check. I've had macular hole with cararact removal and separate cataract surgery with no problems like you are having.

Thought an update would be in order...I managed to get a face-to-face appointment at the Eye Clinic. My eye is still very swollen at the front (last op it was swollen at the back!) and I've been given a number of different drops and ointments to use regularly throughout the day, for up to two weeks, and to go back to the hospital next week. Apparently this sort of thing does happen, but I suppose the information leaflets provided at the time of cataract op cannot include everything.
Feel better just for being taken seriously.
And thank you for sharing your experiences x

Thanks for update. I was wondering how you were getting. It's good that you've been seen, given some treatment and will be seen again soon. I hope it all clears up completely very soon.