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Connedincalifornia posted an update 5 years, 9 months ago
Hi folks, As you may know many older folks opt for an rx implant when they have cataract surgery. I did and the thing has become unmoored. It floats about in my eye. Per my doc, options: surgical replacement with new lens or use an external rx contact lens for vision and leave the thing floating about. Have you heard of such a thing? Surgery entails some risk so I’d appreciate any info you may have. Thanks
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Hope you resolve this soon!
Not qualified to offer medical advice yet seems a good opportunity for personal research project. Maybe ask friends or acquaintances if they or anyone they know has had similar scenario…second opinion see if root cause can be explained.
I’ve asked a lot of folks and put the inquiry on a list-serve in my retirement community. Haven’t heard of anyone who has had this happen, so decided to ask larger community (giza and solari.) I am aware of factor contributing to dislodge. What I’m curious about is the wisdom of letting it float around in my eyball for years. I know we have debris (floaters)in our eyes, but this?
Sure makes me want to go for the surgery myself… NOT
Dilemma…if me and the risks are not life threatening or would not impair my vision in the worst case scenario remove and replace. Having a foreign object in my eye that does not help my vision but floats around would drive me nuts. Other option leave it and use a contact lense. Sooner or later you’ll get use to it and it will probably go unnoticed.
Thanks for weigning in. It helps.
You’re welcome. Hope all goes well.
I’ve worn glasses since about 10 years old.
Many have suggested and praised the laser eye surgery but the idea of messing with my eyes for cosmetic reasons did not appeal to me. Closest I got was wearing contacts for few years when younger, and they were a hassle in the long run. Besides not having clarity when I remove my glasses mellows what I see. 😎
You are welcome. Hope all goes well. I’ve worn glasses since fourth grade and was never inclined to have laser correction. Messing with my eye sight for any reason was anathema.