I know 4 people who have had cataract surgery. All four now have a black long mark on their iris. Is this normal? I am about to have mine done this week, so if this is normal, is there any way of avoiding it?
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It is not uncommon for an eyelid to get a little droopy after cataract surgery. It is also possible for steroid drops to give you a droopy eyelid but that usually occurs in people that have been on them for a very long time. The vast majority of droopy eyelids after cataract surgery...
After cataract surgery the vision should be clear. The weeks after the surgery can result in blurred vision due to uveitis or macular oedema particularly in diabetic and those with darker eyes. In the months and years after the surgery the vision can change due to a condition called posterior...
I am glad you are reaching out for help in this situation. Any time something does not seem quite right to you as a patient, I encourage that you reach out right away to your doctor or surgeon. Cataract surgery, whether your vision is corrected only for distance, or whether you have premium...
