Cataract advice

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

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

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.

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

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

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 😕

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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

And pably15!
(Sorry, pably)

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.

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.

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.

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

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.