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Cataract Operation Looming.

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Nanato3 Fri 25-Jul-25 07:19:38

I saw a optician yesterday and the upshot was I need cataract surgery on my left eye . Thankfully my right eye is fine .
Has anyone had cataract removal recently ?
What is it like having it done ? How long does it take? How long before you can see normally
again ? Which. hospital did you choose ?
Sorry for all the questions but I'm so scared to have it done . I'm always in a lot of pain and can't lie flat , can they still do it ?
No horror stories please, I suffer with anxiety Has it is . Thanks for any info .

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daughterofbonniebelle Sun 27-Jul-25 20:49:27

Ask for sedation.

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JennyCee Mon 28-Jul-25 08:28:36

I’ve had both of mine done - some time ago too, You are NOT told to avoid bending forward, that’s an Old Wive’s tale I think.

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Hellis Mon 28-Jul-25 08:56:40

Daughterofbonniebelle. Is sedation generally available? I am on the waiting list for cataract surgery and also feel very anxious, as someone who needed extra sedation for endoscopy. I panicked and couldnt keep still. The doctor I saw just laughed when I asked about it, maybe I should try again

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CariadAgain Mon 28-Jul-25 09:12:37

Hellis - Laughter by your doctor on your instruction to use sedation is not acceptable conduct by them.

Maybe it's an idea to put your instruction ("instruction" - not "request") in writing - and then you have proof they do know you intend to have it. Their visions of an official complaint afterwards if they disobey your instruction should ensure they will follow it okay.

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grannygran Mon 28-Jul-25 10:18:19

Let's just say I'd rather have a cataract proceedure than going to the dentist. No problem at all.
Soft music was playing, I think a tape as Doc had requested Abba!!
Lots of chatter going on quite distracted from the ongoing work on my eyes.
Best job I ever had done.

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Luckygirl3 Mon 28-Jul-25 12:24:13

I did not have to lie down - mine were done semi-sitting up, as in a dentist's chair.

I was given no eye shields. Had both eyes done then just got a lift home.

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