I just had cataract surgery to my right eye 5 days ago. Going well. It's really startling the next day when one eye is so clear. You don't realize how far your eyes have deteriorated because it happens so slowly. Yes I was nervous. It's not like someone is doing surgery on a bunion. It was a little more intense than I thought it would be. While i was sitting there in Pre-Op, my thoughts were, "What are my options? Wait until I go blind? Wait until I lose my license to drive?" Another thought was, "Growing old is not for the faint of heart." So I put on my big boy underwear. The surgery itself was quick. My surgeon said he's probably done about 25,000 cataract surgeries over his 25 years of practice. He does about 30 a week. 5 days out, I go out for walks. I had forgotten how clear signs look at 100 yards. Even the colors of say, evergreen trees, are INTENSE. I opted for the Symphony lens. Near vision is acceptable. One eye down, one to go.
Pretty much the same here Bart. Surgery and future surgeries line up with yours. No pain at all. Didn’t see any shadows, just some obscure patterns. Actually drove the next day, but depth perception is not quite there with one eye great, the other to be done in a couple of weeks. Hardest thing was staying on top of the drops schedule. Made a checklist and then could track it. Anyone thinking about it, just do it. Good luck with your left eye Bart!
@@onthetrailwithbart523 : It’s easier the second time around! If we had three eyes it would be a cinch. All the best. PS - my right eye gets done on 21 March.
He should have reviews comments from at least 300-plus patients to surely/accurately determine his success/happiness rate; sometimes his charms and communication skills overshadow his real ability..? GREY/DANGER ZONES need to be spelt out for future patients?
Spelling out the risks of surgery is one of the main steps most surgery centers will do with their patients before surgery. Not to discourage someone or scare them away from surgery, but enough to make them aware and educated on their decision to pursue surgery. Unfortunately most cataract specialists don't always have the greatest social media presence or awareness to ask their patients to write a review, and the age of the patients you see also can dictate how many reviews you get as well.
This was an awesome video. Every topic that Dr. Shenai does is extremely informative. I try not to miss any of them. Dr. Rowan seems like an awesome doctor. Thank you Dr. Shenai!
Thank you for this video. I’m having my first eye done in the morning. I have chosen the multivision.You’ve answered many of my questions. Very informative.
The surgery went well. I’m on day four. I’m very pleased so far. It’s not completely clear but I can see through the new lens. The first day was kind of wild. I could see rainbow halos around my recessed lights. That has now gone. I didn’t realize how dark my vision was until I got the new lens. Looking forward to a clearer vision and my next eye in two weeks.
This helped answer some ?s I had since I am having cataract surgery this month here in Mesa az. I am 75 years old my optometrist advised to get both eyes for distance because of my balance issues from my Parkinsons, she said this will help with balancing issues. ? Anyway thank you great discussion
I have been to 3 cataract surgeons. They need to do a better job of addressing the patient's fears of the actual procedure. I cancelled one surgery due to my overwhelming fear.
I cant wait contract surgery due Dec 9 th about time for me trying understand more than 3 years but the doctors did it good jobs 1. Scan brain 2. Exam eyes 8 times 3. Trouble dry tried liquid drop eyes caused allergic swallow fish fog changed Refresh PM gel help moist kick out of fish eye can see view little time surgery contract right eye. How get caused from Thyroid spread to eyes lucky no blind . Am deaf hardest understanding and how for in my eye and eyes ,dry rooms using humitd steam and air purifier 👍
5 times day use Refesh PM no pain, drop eyes bad for my sinus area brain sometime cant sleep and nightmare 3 yrs, . I felt good Refresh PM no pain aliked one week from Dr appt . that's strange ... I am Artworked painted 9 eye different 🤕👀on note a book long stories my our 👀..😍
I've been thyroid 14 years after changed 3 years ago got worse for reason my dad illness and I lived with friend got stroke same time my crash right eye pressure moved around . Everything will be okay now 🙏🙏🙏♥️ doctors eyes process with me
hi i just had my second eye got CATARACT SURGERY it clear but my other eye it blurry and not as clear . These SURGERY are 2 week apart does need more time to healing .
Yes, I don't like to judge the ultimate vision until at least 2-3 months after the surgery. But if you are unsure about anything, reach out to your eye doctor.
Had a traumatic experience 2 days ago during my scheduled appointment for cataract surgery. Zero compassion and sensitivity from the medical staff. Felt like a meat market. Due to my anxiety disorder I took 1 mg xanax prior to my arrival at the center to keep me calm. Due to protocol I was not given any sedation prior to being wheeled into the operating room. Once in the operating room the head of the bed was lowered without warning and my head fell backwards which caused me to freak out. The doctor cancelled the surgery at that point. No one said a word to me or attempted to comfort me. I am still very upset. Question: What is the position of the head for cataract surgery?
It varies depending on each surgery center, depending on the equipment they use and the lens they choose. You will be given all the options wherever you go, so before you decide, you should have all your questions answered.
I'm sorry to hear this. We should all be concerned for any type of surgery, so your concerns are founded. Just remember the facts that were described in the video, and hopefully, this will put your mind at ease.
If I choose mono-focal lenses , will have to carry reading glass in pocket to see near object like in driving to see dash board , and in grocery store to read. Price tag. Is it 5 feet distance I will be blind with mono focal
If your vision is sett for clear distance, then yes. You will need reading glasses. How much will you need it depends you. I have many patients who have this and love it because it most resembles there vision before they had cataracts.
Some will and some won't. Most doctors will prefer to wait till it's absolutely necessary becuase it is surgery, and even though it's one of the safest and most done surgeries, there is still a chance for complications.
I had laser surgery to correct my vision and it was very painful, I always thought I had a fairly high pain threshold, now I have cataracts, will this also be painful?
Most do not experience the same pain/irritation in cataract surgery than they do with LASIK or which ever laser correction surgery you might have had. But any temporary discomfort will be outweighed by the clear vision you will get after removing the cataracts.
It depends on what the expected improvement would be after the surgery. Surgery could be risky, but may also be worth it. Talk to your eye doctor about it
Pls can you do a video on pediatric cataract surgery? I have a four year old daughter with 9months old cataract. It's so visible and doctor says she needs surgery but I'm scared
I can do that. Sorry to hear that your daughter has to go through that. The longer you leave a cataract in an infant's/child's eye, the greater chance they can develop a lazy eye. If the retina can't got stimulation from the light, then it slows development. I had a few parents to decided to wait till the child was 2 years old, and the kids are fine now. Ask the doctor if waiting a year or 2 will be okay 👍🏽
I still have lazy one right eye was surgery 11 yrs itself turn left after 3 yrs itself again then right are lazy sometimes double vision unhurt . Doctor need surgery Contract on right a eye come up due Dec 9th . that's all . 🙏 bless your daughter will be fine , luck early to grow up will be normal !!
Sometimes it can take a few weeks for the implant to settle before you see what you'll get, but remember, clear vision after surgery is not guaranteed. If you feel like your vision is worse than expected or you have pain or nausea, then call your surgeon to be safe.
I don’t consider it elective if your eyes are not correctable. I do not want to be awake. Have had a lot of surgeries and never feared one until this. Only have one set of eyes and complications could lose your vision. Have scheduled but not sure I can go through with it. Better bad eyes than no eye
When your vision is affected, it is not still considered elective. Cataracts are the #1 cause of blindness in the world (not the US because we treat them regularly), so bad cataracts is basically no eyes. I understand the hesitation, but don't let it stop your living.
@@TrueFocusEyeCare The new plastic /acrylic lens will float in the socket/bag? Is there a mechanical way to secure it rather let it have its own brain /emotion to behave erratically? ( I was Mechanical Engineer having designed and constructed a lot of big million dollars projects...)
@@chavale2 It does hold itself by 2 small haptics that press onto the sides of the "bag" that holds the lens. Eventually the eye creates an attachment to it to makes it difficult to move.
Monofocal surgery usually means that you will have the choice to aim for either good distance vision or near vision after surgery per eye. This still does not a guarantee that you will not need glasses afterwards, tough. Usually, if a near sighted patient needs cataract surgery, I will recommend that they aim for near sighted after surgery, unless they really want change things up!
So glad I found your video. I'm a day after surgery and still not seeing clearly. You put me at ease, so I'll be patient, give it time to heal and for my brain to get use to the new lens. BTW I had an IQ Vivity lens put in and expected to realize an improvement right out of surgery, but now I understand that is not realistic. I hope in time vision will improve. If not I may opt to have the other eye done in two weeks with a monocular lens and save the $3500 dollars for future glasses. Any comments on this thought?
I understand what your thinking, but have you tried monovision before? It can be tough to get used to it, but in time most can get used to it. I heard great thing about the vivity lens. Last few patients I've seen really loved that lens.
Hahaha, it's a personal preference. I love music in all settings! Voices alone will put me to sleep. It also was the preference of the surgeon I was talking to. These were all genres of music that he listens to during surgery.
If you have medical insurance and that cataracts are hindering your vision enough to affect your daily life, then your insurance will help pay for the surgery. Even if you choose the cheapest option, the cataracts will be gone, and you won't have to worry about them ever again.
I just had cataract surgery to my right eye 5 days ago. Going well. It's really startling the next day when one eye is so clear. You don't realize how far your eyes have deteriorated because it happens so slowly.
Yes I was nervous. It's not like someone is doing surgery on a bunion. It was a little more intense than I thought it would be.
While i was sitting there in Pre-Op, my thoughts were, "What are my options? Wait until I go blind? Wait until I lose my license to drive?"
Another thought was, "Growing old is not for the faint of heart." So I put on my big boy underwear.
The surgery itself was quick. My surgeon said he's probably done about 25,000 cataract surgeries over his 25 years of practice. He does about 30 a week.
5 days out, I go out for walks. I had forgotten how clear signs look at 100 yards. Even the colors of say, evergreen trees, are INTENSE.
I opted for the Symphony lens. Near vision is acceptable.
One eye down, one to go.
Thank you so much for sharing. You shared a great perspective on this.
Pretty much the same here Bart. Surgery and future surgeries line up with yours. No pain at all. Didn’t see any shadows, just some obscure patterns. Actually drove the next day, but depth perception is not quite there with one eye great, the other to be done in a couple of weeks. Hardest thing was staying on top of the drops schedule. Made a checklist and then could track it. Anyone thinking about it, just do it. Good luck with your left eye Bart!
@@Vinnie101aT minus 2 more weeks. A lot less nervous this time. Let's just get this DONE.
@@onthetrailwithbart523 : It’s easier the second time around! If we had three eyes it would be a cinch. All the best. PS - my right eye gets done on 21 March.
This video is real helpful and reassuring for me because I’m having cataract surgery on my eyes.
Good luck with your surgery!!
Great to see someone who loves what they do. Congratulations 👏🎉 😁
Thank you!! 😊
Really impressed me and wish I could have him for my cataract surgery. Seems very smart.
Dr. Rowan is awesome!
He should have reviews comments from at least 300-plus patients to surely/accurately determine his success/happiness rate; sometimes his charms and communication skills overshadow his real ability..? GREY/DANGER ZONES need to be spelt out for future patients?
Spelling out the risks of surgery is one of the main steps most surgery centers will do with their patients before surgery. Not to discourage someone or scare them away from surgery, but enough to make them aware and educated on their decision to pursue surgery. Unfortunately most cataract specialists don't always have the greatest social media presence or awareness to ask their patients to write a review, and the age of the patients you see also can dictate how many reviews you get as well.
This was an awesome video. Every topic that Dr. Shenai does is extremely informative. I try not to miss any of them. Dr. Rowan seems like an awesome doctor. Thank you Dr. Shenai!
Except he specialized so many areas.....Jack of all trades unless he is a Superman? JBL
All the important questions, answered ... nice. Thanks!
Thank you for this video. I’m having my first eye done in the morning. I have chosen the multivision.You’ve answered many of my questions. Very informative.
Welcome! I hope the surgery went well!!
The surgery went well. I’m on day four. I’m very pleased so far. It’s not completely clear but I can see through the new lens. The first day was kind of wild. I could see rainbow halos around my recessed lights. That has now gone. I didn’t realize how dark my vision was until I got the new lens. Looking forward to a clearer vision and my next eye in two weeks.
@@brendahodson8152 awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for fully explaining cataract surgery. I will be having mine done in the near future. Lucky for me my eye doctor is a surgeon.
Glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope the best for your surgery and outcome!!
Awesome!!!! Loved the info and meeting Dr Rowan. Thank you for asking the questions that we wonder about. Great interview!!
Glad you liked it. It was a lot of fun talking to Dr. Rowan.
This helped answer some
?s I had since I am having cataract surgery this month here in Mesa az. I am 75 years old my optometrist advised to get both eyes for distance because of my balance issues from my Parkinsons, she said this will help with balancing issues. ? Anyway thank you great discussion
I agree. Well, let me know how everything turns out!
I have been to 3 cataract surgeons. They need to do a better job of addressing the patient's fears of the actual procedure. I cancelled one surgery due to my overwhelming fear.
This is why we wanted to talk about the anxiety that patients experience in this video. It's a real thing and must be addressed.
I cant wait contract surgery due Dec 9 th about time for me trying understand more than 3 years but the doctors did it good jobs 1. Scan brain 2. Exam eyes 8 times 3. Trouble dry tried liquid drop eyes caused allergic swallow fish fog changed Refresh PM gel help moist kick out of fish eye can see view little time surgery contract right eye. How get caused from Thyroid spread to eyes lucky no blind . Am deaf hardest understanding and how for in my eye and eyes ,dry rooms using humitd steam and air purifier 👍
5 times day use Refesh PM no pain, drop eyes bad for my sinus area brain sometime cant sleep and nightmare 3 yrs, . I felt good Refresh PM no pain aliked one week from Dr appt . that's strange ... I am Artworked painted 9 eye different 🤕👀on note a book long stories my our 👀..😍
I've been thyroid 14 years after changed 3 years ago got worse for reason my dad illness and I lived with friend got stroke same time my crash right eye pressure moved around . Everything will be okay now 🙏🙏🙏♥️ doctors eyes process with me
@@harleyhawkeye01 Thanks for watching. Hope this helps!
Awesome video! Very informative! Well done, Dr. Shenai.
Thank you!
Excellent posting!
Thank you!
Well done and informative.
Thank you!
Good interview and covered everything I need to know before I get my cataracts done!🇨🇦🇨🇦
Glad I could help. Good luck on your surgery!
What is the cost of cataract surgery
@@gracechisho9447 Depends on your medical insurance, what lens you need, and whether or not you want the latest tech to remove the cataract.
Very informative interview 👍
This is dope! 👌🏽
It was very informative.
Dr. Rowan was a great source of information and a lot of fun to talk to!
Super cool. Play Kenny G for me. Awesome interview and doctor!
Thanks for watching!
hi i just had my second eye got CATARACT SURGERY it clear but my other eye it blurry and not as clear . These SURGERY are 2 week apart does need more time to
healing .
Yes, I don't like to judge the ultimate vision until at least 2-3 months after the surgery. But if you are unsure about anything, reach out to your eye doctor.
Great video! Thanks for the info.
Glad you liked it!
Do you have thoughts about RK scars and needing cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery can still be done even through RK scars.
Had a traumatic experience 2 days ago during my scheduled appointment for cataract surgery. Zero compassion and sensitivity from the medical staff. Felt like a meat market. Due to my anxiety disorder I took 1 mg xanax prior to my arrival at the center to keep me calm. Due to protocol I was not given any sedation prior to being wheeled into the operating room. Once in the operating room the head of the bed was lowered without warning and my head fell backwards which caused me to freak out. The doctor cancelled the surgery at that point. No one said a word to me or attempted to comfort me. I am still very upset. Question: What is the position of the head for cataract surgery?
Sounded like a serious lack of communication. But the head is supposed to be laid back during the procedure.
How much do multifocal lens cost is comparison to non multifocal
It varies depending on each surgery center, depending on the equipment they use and the lens they choose. You will be given all the options wherever you go, so before you decide, you should have all your questions answered.
Due for cataract surgery in a couple of weeks. I'm scared out of my mind. The Dr.shows no interest in my fears. #modern medicine
I'm sorry to hear this. We should all be concerned for any type of surgery, so your concerns are founded. Just remember the facts that were described in the video, and hopefully, this will put your mind at ease.
If I choose mono-focal lenses , will have to carry reading glass in pocket to see near object like in driving to see dash board , and in grocery store to read. Price tag. Is it 5 feet distance I will be blind with mono focal
If your vision is sett for clear distance, then yes. You will need reading glasses. How much will you need it depends you. I have many patients who have this and love it because it most resembles there vision before they had cataracts.
Why do some eye specialist won’t do cataract surgery if cataract isn’t full blown?
Some will and some won't. Most doctors will prefer to wait till it's absolutely necessary becuase it is surgery, and even though it's one of the safest and most done surgeries, there is still a chance for complications.
I had laser surgery to correct my vision and it was very painful, I always thought I had a fairly high pain threshold, now I have cataracts, will this also be painful?
Most do not experience the same pain/irritation in cataract surgery than they do with LASIK or which ever laser correction surgery you might have had. But any temporary discomfort will be outweighed by the clear vision you will get after removing the cataracts.
@@TrueFocusEyeCare awesome! Thank you!
I have adult-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy as well as Glaucoma, am I still a candidate to have my cataracts removed?
It depends on what the expected improvement would be after the surgery. Surgery could be risky, but may also be worth it. Talk to your eye doctor about it
Surgery in 3 days. Blind in one eye. Kinda nervous 😓
I understand. I'm sure your doctor is taking every precaution to make sure the surgery is a success.
@Grey Beard, Hope surgery went well for you?
@@muralia4071 it did! And I can see now so well with no glasses at all since 3rd grade. Just need reading glassrs
@@greybeard5890 Glad it went well, take care 👍
Pls can you do a video on pediatric cataract surgery? I have a four year old daughter with 9months old cataract. It's so visible and doctor says she needs surgery but I'm scared
I can do that. Sorry to hear that your daughter has to go through that. The longer you leave a cataract in an infant's/child's eye, the greater chance they can develop a lazy eye. If the retina can't got stimulation from the light, then it slows development. I had a few parents to decided to wait till the child was 2 years old, and the kids are fine now. Ask the doctor if waiting a year or 2 will be okay 👍🏽
@@TrueFocusEyeCare thank you
I still have lazy one right eye was surgery 11 yrs itself turn left after 3 yrs itself again then right are lazy sometimes double vision unhurt . Doctor need surgery Contract on right a eye come up due Dec 9th . that's all . 🙏 bless your daughter will be fine , luck early to grow up will be normal !!
I'm 49 hours after surgery cataract and still don't see clear
What is wrong
Sometimes it can take a few weeks for the implant to settle before you see what you'll get, but remember, clear vision after surgery is not guaranteed. If you feel like your vision is worse than expected or you have pain or nausea, then call your surgeon to be safe.
I don’t consider it elective if your eyes are not correctable. I do not want to be awake. Have had a lot of surgeries and never feared one until this. Only have one set of eyes and complications could lose your vision. Have scheduled but not sure I can go through with it. Better bad eyes than no eye
When your vision is affected, it is not still considered elective. Cataracts are the #1 cause of blindness in the world (not the US because we treat them regularly), so bad cataracts is basically no eyes. I understand the hesitation, but don't let it stop your living.
@@TrueFocusEyeCare The new plastic /acrylic lens will float in the socket/bag? Is there a mechanical way to secure it rather let it have its own brain /emotion to behave erratically? ( I was Mechanical Engineer having designed and constructed a lot of big million dollars projects...)
@@chavale2 It does hold itself by 2 small haptics that press onto the sides of the "bag" that holds the lens. Eventually the eye creates an attachment to it to makes it difficult to move.
My insurance only pays for monofocial surgery will surgery correct that for me?
Monofocal surgery usually means that you will have the choice to aim for either good distance vision or near vision after surgery per eye. This still does not a guarantee that you will not need glasses afterwards, tough. Usually, if a near sighted patient needs cataract surgery, I will recommend that they aim for near sighted after surgery, unless they really want change things up!
I'm a -12 astigmatism. How do you determine what nearsighted correction it should be?
I got spots that looks like dead ants floating in my eyes.
I get them, too! You should check out my video on floaters. Hopefully, it will give you some helpful info on what you are going through.
So glad I found your video. I'm a day after surgery and still not seeing clearly. You put me at ease, so I'll be patient, give it time to heal and for my brain to get use to the new lens. BTW I had an IQ Vivity lens put in and expected to realize an improvement right out of surgery, but now I understand that is not realistic. I hope in time vision will improve. If not I may opt to have the other eye done in two weeks with a monocular lens and save the $3500 dollars for future glasses.
Any comments on this thought?
I understand what your thinking, but have you tried monovision before? It can be tough to get used to it, but in time most can get used to it. I heard great thing about the vivity lens. Last few patients I've seen really loved that lens.
Music is irritating. Not needed interferes with the conversation. Do you feel that we have a desperate need for it?
Hahaha, it's a personal preference. I love music in all settings! Voices alone will put me to sleep. It also was the preference of the surgeon I was talking to. These were all genres of music that he listens to during surgery.
@@TrueFocusEyeCare well he can listen to it all he wants !
@@Wallace823 hahaha, thanks for the advice!!
I get hesitant because of money
If you have medical insurance and that cataracts are hindering your vision enough to affect your daily life, then your insurance will help pay for the surgery. Even if you choose the cheapest option, the cataracts will be gone, and you won't have to worry about them ever again.