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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000097.txt from 2007/06

From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Double image problem after cataract surgery
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:44:09 -0400

OOOOOH David; so cynical!
I'll bet the problem lessens quickly without intervention, as the Doc
expects.
Herb

On 6/16/07 5:21 PM, "David Lurie" <klingsor@-----.com> wrote:

> I know this is off topic, but I have an urgent need to consult with
> any doctor who could reply to my concern. I just had a cataract
> operation where they removed the natural lens of my left eye, and
> replaced it with an artificial lens. After this operation - which BTW
> was the easiest surgery I have ever undergone - they gave me a
> breathing tube, said "inhale deeply", and the next thing I knew it
> was all over) - I recovered very fast and the next day after
> removing the opaque patch, I could see very well with the left eye,
> although everything was slightly out of focus - which I assume is OK
> since eventually I will have to get glasses. I plan to have the other
> eye done in about a month.
>
> But the problem that I have is that the image from the left eye is
> "lower" than the right one. IOW, a double image, with one on top of
> the other, not side by side. I mentioned this to the surgeon whom I
> had a consult with the next day, and aside from mentioning something
> about muscles, he said to wait until a week goes by when I have
> another regular visit with him. I think he just wanted to me out of
> his office because he was harassed with what looked like a big mob of
> people all demanding his immediate attention.
>
> I don't really understand what's going on here, since I never had
> this condition before. So I wonder if anyone can explain it, as well
> as describe what if anything can be done to correct it.
>
> Thank you.
>
> David
>
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