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Done Cataract Surgery. Blurred Vision, Black Spots, Color Difference. Taking Eye Drops. Due To Surgery?

Had cataract surgery on my left eye 3 weeks ago, was suppose to have right done 2 weeks ago but postponed due to issues with right eye. Vision seems to be getting worse, black spots appearing randomly, color is off and distance vision is not there. Doctor put in standard lens for distance. Just got back from Dr. today and he now seems troubled with what hes seeing. Area still swollen, he stating he is seeing hemorrhages which he did see before surgery but didn t seem too concerned then. Hes also stating that there is restricted blood flow in retina which is causing the blurred vision , black spots and color difference. He has increased my eye drops to reduce swelling and has scheduled a angiogram for both eyes. He stated day after surgery during visit everything seem to be ok. Now hes going for worst case serniario, calling it some long medical name, that will eventually end up losing vision in left eye totally....geeezz Could the surgery have caused this or was this condition hiding behind the cataract? Female, 58, healthy
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Ophthalmologist 's  Response
Hi...
thanks for the query..
I understand your concerns..
Are you a diabetic or hypertensive?
Generally a cataract blocks the view of the retina before surgery...
If there are any subtle changes in the retina which may cause significant change in the vision, sometimes can be viewed only after the surgery...
Generally hemorrhages in the retina are not due to the surgery..
Seeing more black dots and mild color changes after the surgery could be normal and they gradually decrease..
Don't worry..Discuss with your treating doctor in detail about the present condition and the plan of treatment..
Take a second opinion if required...
Take care...
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Ophthalmologist Dr. Dadapeer K's  Response
Helllo,
The symptoms which you have quoted blurred vision, black spots and color difference all point to problems involving the retina. Since your doctor has scheduled a angiogram, it seems that all the problems were existing before surgery also and since because of cataract there was no visibility these changes would not have diagnosed. Hence I advice you to undergo angiogram as scheduled for diagnosis and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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Done Cataract Surgery. Blurred Vision, Black Spots, Color Difference. Taking Eye Drops. Due To Surgery?

Hi... thanks for the query.. I understand your concerns.. Are you a diabetic or hypertensive? Generally a cataract blocks the view of the retina before surgery... If there are any subtle changes in the retina which may cause significant change in the vision, sometimes can be viewed only after the surgery... Generally hemorrhages in the retina are not due to the surgery.. Seeing more black dots and mild color changes after the surgery could be normal and they gradually decrease.. Don t worry..Discuss with your treating doctor in detail about the present condition and the plan of treatment.. Take a second opinion if required... Take care...