Losing vision after cataract surgery

[qwertyz]

I had cataract surgery on my right eye in Dec. 09 and on the left eye in Jan. 10.  My post op surgery vision in the left eye was 20/20.  The nerve never developed correctly in my right eye, so I am considered legally blind in it, so not much visual help there.
My current vision in the left eye is 20/40 and I have been told it will continue to get worse and was advised to have laser surgery to correct the problem.  I was further advised that a large percentage of patients must undergo this surgery after cataract removal because the implant gets a haze or a wrinkle in it.
I have no knowledge or experience with this sort of thing, so I need some practicle advise.  With low vision in my right eye I can not afford to stumble on my next move.
Imput appreciated.

[qwertyz]

Thank you for your reply and comments.
I am a little confused about the secondary cataract as I was told I could not get a cataract again, because the natural lens is gone.  Will you please clarify?

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear qwertyz,

I would find out more about your condition.  It sounds as if you have a secondary cataract, which is an opacification of the membrane behind the implant.  This can be opened successfully with laser treatment.  I would ask the eyeMD more about the diagnosis as well as benefits and risks of treatment.  The laser would be recommended if the reduction in vision is affecting your activities.  

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

[qwertyz]

I tried the site again this morning and got through.
Thank you for the interesting article.

[qwertyz]

I did a copy and paste on the site you provided and got the dreadful;
did not match any documents message.

[qwertyz]

Thank you for your replies.  I shall check the site you provided.

[AntonReiser]

Yes, but the news show is not so acurate.
The exact news was:
Swedish researchers from the university of Linköping report success in transplanting artificial corneas to patients with advanced keratoconus and central corneal scarring:
http://www.liu.se/news-and-events/startpage?l=en&newsitem=211170

[qwertyz]

I recently ran across this and am wondering if it is credible.

http://news.yahoo.com/video/health-15749655/breakthrough-damaged-eyes-repair-themselves-21610346

[AntonReiser]

That is called aftercataract or posterior capsule opacification/PCO. It used to be very common after cataract surgery, now it is still common.
There is a treatment for it: yag laser capsulotomy:
Have a look at it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir9OYWgmWwQ