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Cataract surgery including an i stent fitting.

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HelterSkelter1 Wed 06-May-26 11:27:55

I am on the short list for cataract surgery. I have glaucoma in both eyes and will be fitted with an i stent after the cataract has been removed. Anyone had this done?

Plevey08 Wed 06-May-26 18:08:32

I did know someone who had this done. She had mild to moderate glaucoma. And she had it done when she got cataracts. They do it then as it only takes a few minutes extra time and you don't feel any pain. They told her it helps the glaucoma for draining and stops it from getting any worse. So worthwhile as you don't want glaucoma worsening

HelterSkelter1 Thu 07-May-26 10:59:20

Thank you Plevey08

granjan15 Tue 12-May-26 14:47:15

I had i stents fitted after cataract surgery last year because of my glaucoma. First in one eye then later in the other one. I could not believe how quick and painless the whole procedure was.