problem during surgery

I had cataract surgery on my left eye a couple of months ago, no problems, great experience!
Had my right eye done 3 weeks ago and there was a problem during surgery.
my doctor says that when he took out the cataract a "jelly-like" substance came out of my eye.
He had to put a different lens than the one he was planning. The procedure took way longer than anticipated with more needed anesthesia, because he had such a problem with this eye. He had to put extra stitches as well.
I have been going 2 times each week for him to check it, but there is still pain and I cannot see  yet just blurr. He said it may take longer to heal. Today my Doctor sent me to another Doctor and he wants to redo the surgery and change lenses. I have been paying to see my doctor each visit the "co-pay" plus my copay for the surgery and now I have to pay again. Of course my eyes are important, but being on a very limited income (social security), this is getting very expensive plus the cost of the drops and my eye is worse than before. I asked my first doctor if this is a common problem and he said no, which is why he sent me elsewhere.
Has this happened to anyone? is the doctor at fault? Do I have a right not to pay for a second procedure or get my money back from the first doctor and should I be worried that my eye will react the same way again?
Oyoc


This discussion is related to bad cataract surgery.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Vitreous loss occurs in  1 to 2% of cases.  I am sure you doctor went over a consent with you prior to surgery regarding possible complications.

Yes, you do have to pay.

[Lerbea]

Find a teaching hospital university and see one of their physicians.

[ocoy]

I have to go to the other doctor to replace the lens, is there a chance that this may happen again? It has been 3 weeks, has it been long enough for another surgery?
I just wanted to make sure it is not a mistake from the doctor...Thanks

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Yes, there can be other complications.  Discuss this with your new doctor.