These 6 Mistakes Will RUIN Your Cataract Surgery Outcome!

In this video, Dr. Michael Chua discusses the most common mistakes to avoid for cataract surgery.

0:00 Introduction
0:52 1. Uncontrolled Diabetes
2:46 2. Managing Dry Eye
4:43 3. Missing Other Eye Conditions
6:27 4. Incorrect Expectations
8:15 5. Post-Operative Instructions
10:23 6. Delaying Surgery

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[tsbrownie]

Wow, it is so refreshing to hear surgeons like Dr. Chua and Dr. Michelle Lee discuss eye surgeries in an open and frank manner, and without all the "doctors are always right", "surgery is always perfect", and implied advertisements for themselves. Thank you.

[cindyquinn]

I had cataract surgery in January. I’m so happy. I do have to wear reading glasses but the are inexpensive and come in cool designs and colors. I’m so thankful to be able to see distance, including the television without glasses. Haven’t been able to do that since the 4th grade. And sunglasses! I enjoy wearing regular sunglasses again! I highly recommend cataract surgery if you need it. The drops are only for a month each eye. Easy peasy!

[jsmariani]

I have had both cataracts replaced, choosing a minimonovision setup. It has it's pluses and minuses (can get away with bifocals instead of progressive lenses or trifocals. You will have to make choices. Should you get a monofocal lens? If so, distance, computer or near. Should you consider mono or minimonovision? What about EDOF lenses or trifocal? They all have issues (not to mention high costs). By the way, don't even bother with Eyehance which does nothing for intermediate vision.

Also there are many lens material choices and lens shapes. The most prescribed lens material is hydrophobic acrylic, which generally leads to the best long term outcomes; however, this lens type can cause serious night time vision issues especially when driving (dsyphotopsias). Square edges can prevent PCO (secondary cataract) but can exacerbate night driving problems. Collamer lenses are most like the natural lens but are only offered by Starr and don't come in EDOF or trifocal. Hydrophilic acrylic can prevent serious night issues but can lead to lens calcification. Silicone can get into the eye and cause problems if a victrectomy or other surgery is needed. There are special lenses for early Macular degeneration. Pseudo accommodative lenses are getting better, which may be the new gold standard. Should you wait? Opthalmologists are often partial to one kind of lens or manufacturer. If you find a lens you think will work best for you, isn't contraindicated, yet unfamiliar to your doctor, I would find another doctor.

[Dallas-Nyberg]

I am booked in for cataract surgery in a few weeks.
I am 72 years old and have diabetes 2 (diagnosed in 2009).
My optometrist checked my eyes for retinopathy and thankfully it was not present.
I have worn eyeglasses since the 1970s. As I aged, my eyesight gradually worsened. Resulting in upgrades of my eyeglass prescription. It was noted that this deterioration was due to my aging and possibly from diabetes as well.
After a lot of eye tests, he established that I had, early-stage cataracts in both eyes. My left eye is the worst of the two.
I am a high-detail artist/painter, so having good eyesight is essential.
I hope the upcoming surgery does the job.

[ramonazwolinski]

Thank you for the advice. I'm glad I watched your program before my surgery.

[adelinaloconti]

❤ You are such a beautiful doctor explained everything so simple thank you❤

[MẮTKÍNHTlTAN]

Great information, great video! The explanation is very easy to understand! Thank you for sharing about "These 6 Mistakes Will RUIN Your Cataract Surgery Outcome!" !

[jynx]

Ty! Before my procedure I'm asking for an A1C since they took me off Metformin 5 months ago

[Tweetybirdx]

I really appreciate your info since I already have thyroid eye disease to deal with too.

[k.foster]

omg my eye was SO worse after, next to blind with out glasses, I have not had other eye done but need to badly but scared to get it do not have dry eye nor diabetes, , , something went wrong but Dr, said nothing was wrong

[RedwoodsMama]

Dr. Thank you for the video in plain laymens terms. I was told I had early cataracts in 2021. My vision became more and more blurry and seeing double past two years. In January 2024 I saw twgular eye dr to get new glasses have eyes checked. My prescription changed fro a -4 and -5 to -6 and -7. I wS also diagnosed with early glaucoma, iop 34 and 35. In June my glaucoma wD stagec at moderate. Put on Lantropost. Saw Glaucoma specialist couple weeks ago. Wants to do the Omni procedure, both glaucoma and cataracts. ( Cataracts have gotten worse). I also have estropia and astigmatisim and brain mri showed severe outpouching on posterior sceleral junction. Waiting for surgery schedule. I am also on Simbrinza. I was told double vision will probably not be helped. Why would Omni procedure not help estropia?. Thanks for any input?

[chrish]

Thank you so much for this informational video.

[ajaykumara]

Thanks doctor I too watched your presentation before surgery

[cellgrrl]

Very timely video. Just hours ago I had made my first appointment with a well researched cataract surgeon in my area. Thank you, your info helps me.

[tariqshah]

So informative! thank you so much doctor. I have the beginning of cataract & glaucoma runs in my family. I am using drops to keep the pressure down.❤

[CeliaG]

I had cataract for years, he told don’t need surgery yet it hasn’t progressed till one day I just couldn’t see, he said your type of cataract does thst from one day to the other, I’m ha surgery next month.

[SThompson]

I am a year out from cataract surgery and my vision has gotten worse. I can't even see the black letters on a test screen and the light seems SO BRIGHT. My doctor is telling me I have a PCO starting and recommends YAG. Wouldn't that procedure actually let in more light and make things seem even brighter? I'm terrified that might be irreversible and I will be blinded by the light in that eye forever!

[williammitchell]

I was 81 when I had my cataract done, I struggled to read a car number plate at 10 metres I can now after surgery read one at 32 metres, was it painful 2 slight ones, but nothing to be concerned about, I use reading glasses and can read the smallest print on the test card, slight discomfort for a few hours after surgery, the next day no pain or. Discomfort, the easiest thing and most rewarding results I have ever experienced, with thanks to the expert skill of dr. Fern at hairmires hospital .

[richardling]

Thank you Dr. Your info is very helpful. ❤

[r.c.s.j]

I have developed floaters after the cataract surgery done only for a few weeks. The Vision of my eye had surgery was not improved much. I should have done thorough research before decided to do it. People have different responses to the surgery. Just be mindful to make decisions if don’t have to do it