Question:
Sorry to hear that. How did the repair go? Were you myopic before the
cataract? If so, how high?
Answer:
I was myopic---about -9. The repair went very well. I can see 20/20
with correction. (contact lens) The worst part was when it occured and
the several weeks I had to be with my head down after the surgery. I
have a cataract forming in the other eye, it is very small right now,
and will wait as long as possible before having that cataract removed.
But I understand. One thing I'd recommend is to seek out the best
possible surgeon for the other eye. I know it's not too nice of me to
say this, but I do believe the best surgeons have the lowest
complication rates. I define a cataract specialist as one who limits
their practice to cataract surgery. There aren't many of those around,
but they tend to be very, very good.
OK then I'd follow his advice. When the time comes, a retina specialist
is a good source to aim you toward the best (or away from the worst)
cataract surgeons. At least they know who screws up the most, because
they end up fixing all the broken ones.
I hate to say it, but I also wouldn't chose one who was anything close
to retirement, any more than I'd want one fresh out of residency. I'd
want one in his/her prime. IMO, that means between ages 30 and 60. Your
mileage may vary.
To all you old and young docs, sorry to be blunt, but that's the way it is.
