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Did you know, after cataract surgery a film can form behind the new lens.

Blurry vision can be a symptom.  My doctor discovered it during a routine examination. 

Posted - March 25, 2021

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  • 53490

     

      No, I wasn’t aware of any of that; I know practically nothing about cataracts. Thank you for informing those of us who did not know. 
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    This post was edited by Randy D at March 25, 2021 4:18 PM MDT
      March 25, 2021 11:19 AM MDT
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  • 8212
    I was surprised as well.  It can be removed simply I'm told.  It possibly would explain some visual anomalies  I experienced a couple of months ago.  I think people should be informed when they have them put in. 
      March 25, 2021 12:00 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    It may not be something that happens often.  I know several people who have had cataract surgery and none of them had a problem afterwards.  I do agree that the doctor should bring that up on initial consultation.

    EDIT:  I found this after I responded:

    Posterior capsular opacification (PCO). PCO is fairly common after cataract surgery, occurring in about 20% of patients. This post was edited by SpunkySenior at March 25, 2021 4:18 PM MDT
      March 25, 2021 12:17 PM MDT
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  • 8212
    Lucky me, hahahahaha.  
      March 25, 2021 3:25 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    Perhaps you were more affected because of your chemo treatments.  
      March 25, 2021 3:27 PM MDT
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  • 8212
    I haven't heard of any correlation with chemo treatments and eye issues, that sounds very remote...but then again, who knows. 
      March 25, 2021 4:01 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    Well, I believe that chemo has an effect on your immune system and that may have contributed to your reaction to the vaccine.
      March 26, 2021 8:05 AM MDT
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  • 8212
    Ah, that makes sense.  Is it a good thing...or not?
      March 26, 2021 8:06 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    I don't know.  Supposedly, having a serious reaction to the vaccine means that your body is developing the antibodies to protect you.  They think that those who have a bad reaction to the first shot means that you've had Covid and that reaction would be like the second shot if you haven't.  Frankly, I think it will take more time to really know what everything means.  In the interim, the vaccines are our best chance of staying out of the hospital and dying should we get the virus, both of which are good things. :)
      March 26, 2021 8:28 AM MDT
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  • 8212
    I agree, Covid can be brutal and deadly. 
      March 26, 2021 9:59 AM MDT
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