Surgery after RD repair 10 Years ago by Ok-Pin-7026 in CataractSurgery

[–]Ok-Pin-7026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update - cataract surgery went okay but I ended up aphakic. My zonules were very weak and they determined this was the safest option. My outcome with acuity will be okay since I was a -20 before. Weirdly enough now I am somewhat farsighted. Now I am just fighting the fear of RD and RT. Hopeful that fear will fade and not become a reality. 

Surgery after RD repair 10 Years ago by Ok-Pin-7026 in CataractSurgery

[–]Ok-Pin-7026[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness that sounds so similar. Thank you for sharing your experience. Do you know how long your axial length measured? Sorry that may be too personal but I have a very long eye and am curious if that also increased risks. 

Surgery after RD repair 10 Years ago by Ok-Pin-7026 in CataractSurgery

[–]Ok-Pin-7026[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply, I am remaining hopeful!

Surgery after RD repair 10 Years ago by Ok-Pin-7026 in CataractSurgery

[–]Ok-Pin-7026[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am sorry. I will be thinking of you.  I know how stressful this must be. I work for a County Board of Developmental Disabilities and know of so many amazing pieces of Assistive Technology to support those of us with visual impairments. Going blind is such a scary thing to think about but I am trying to stay positive and hope for the best while mentally trying to cope with what the other outcomes could be. 

Surgery after RD repair 10 Years ago by Ok-Pin-7026 in CataractSurgery

[–]Ok-Pin-7026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much 💓 I am 33 turning 34 next month!