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To offer a helpful reply I would need to know your existing post operative refractive error and the best corrected distance and near vision in both the operated eye and the eye that still has the cataract. (designate which is which) Yes most metropolitan areas has an ophthalmologist that specializes in post operative complications. Removing an IOL and p...

alternating strabismus surgery type

Feb 11, 2012 in the Eye Care Community

The problem is an eye muscle one and that is called "strabismus". There are several types of strabismus some don't require any treatment other than "watchful waiting" while others require glasses, patching and even surgery. Your child should be under the care of a pediatric ophthalmologist. Find one near you at www.aao.org You child ...

Face down for 3 days vs face down for 2 weeks

Feb 11, 2012 in the Eye Care Community

Good luck, anyway this is taxing and highly stressful surgery. JCH MD

Cataract lens choice: Nanoflex or Light Adjustable Lens

Feb 11, 2012 in the Eye Care Community

We do not try and answer questions like that. No-one is you but you. You will need to do your own research and make your own decision. JCH MD

Aging Cataract

Feb 11, 2012 in the Eye Care Community

If we live long enough we will all eventually develop cataracts. Cataracts that do not create major problems with activities of daily living normally don't need surgery. In my clinic this week a patient opted for surgery, when we reviewed the chart the diagnosis of cataract was made 23 years ago. JCH MD

Retinal Tears/Retinal Detachment/Lattice Degeneration

Feb 11, 2012 in the Eye Care Community

Near work, computers, studying do not cause lattice or retinal hole/tear/detachment. JC MD

PCO and dysphotopsia

Feb 11, 2012 in the Eye Care Community

We cannot give that information because there is no "best", its a relative thing and you will need to discuss that with your surgeons and do your own research. Think about if someone asked "what is the best car made and which one should I buy" JCH MD

Rheum

Feb 11, 2012 in the Eye Care Community

There are many causes. See an Eye MD for an exam. Find one near you at www.aao.org JCH MD

cataract surgery after having had lasek

Feb 11, 2012 in the Eye Care Community

Choosing an IOL always involves some inexactitude and very short, very long eyes with previous RK or lasik or trauma dramatically increase the difficulty of picking the desired post op refractive error. You were advised of the preoperative inexactitude. JCH MD

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