Long Eye Syndrome

Posted By Marguerite Shapalis on February 05, 1999 at 15:36:39:







My husband had cataract surgery recently.He is only 46 but had an orbital blowout (April 98) which apparently accelerated a cataract. He has a long eye (27mm front to back). Should this have any effect on the success of his surgery? At his first follow up appointment, he couldn't see well at all out of the new eye but he could see better during the pinhole test. Is this significant? How long does it take for the eye to settle in with the vision he can expect? His distance acuity is horrible. Is it likely that this will improve? On in an unrelated area, is the reason people in their 40's need reading glasses due to the lens hardening or the muscles weakening. Regarding my vision, my dad has glaucoma and has a weird cupping of the optic nerve which apparently means he can't tolerate as much pressure as some people can in their eyes. I was just tested with 20 pressure in my left eye, 18 in my right. (Two years ago it was 17-15). I am 46. Should I be concerned. Why is this cupping significant. The doctor mentioned I have slight cupping. Thank you for your time.