Can Cataract Surgery Both Eyes Be Done?

Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2020

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Question : I need help please. I am going to call my optomologist this am. He did cataract surgery both eyes oct 18. My only good eye is my left. Right eye is a lazy eye. I was hoping for non biased information. See picture of left (good) It hurts a lot recently-lower part toward side of my face ( not nose side). and i use lots of eye drops. I noticed a small discolored area a couple months ago and it diminished with eye drops. It has been bothering me a lot the last few days and i looked closely. The area is now much larger and darker and I see Red blood vessels. I saw optomologist last October. I am 75 w diabetic and blood pressure problems controlled by medicines. Also v high calcium scan of 1300( 1300) . I am very very nervous about going into a dr office. Especially an optomologist where they are so close. I would be appreciative of any info before calling-marty

Answered by Dr. Harshita (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This looks like scleral degenration

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the question . in the picture the dark area looks like scleral degeneration and its usually benign so we don't need to worry . Still you should have a check up for the same . Secondly as you mentioned that you have diabetes and hypertension you should have a 6 monthly retina examination . Hope my answer helps you . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (17 hours later)

Thank, is this a common issue for someone my age. I wonder why it occurred? Thanks-

Answered by Dr. Harshita (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Its common as you age so please dont worry

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the follow up . But I would still recommend an examination by an ophthalmologist to rule out anything else . Hope it helps . Regard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (1 hour later)

thanks, i have an appointment friday morning. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Harshita (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
All the best to you Get well soon

Detailed Answer:
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj