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Has Anyone Else Had Problems After Cataract Eye Surgery Such As Inflammation, Soreness And Sensitive To Light?

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September 17, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member

In my case, I had cataract surgery in both eyes and the sun and the very cold hurt my eyesight and I have to wear dark glasses 👓

September 17, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

The soreness is normal . And youll need an eye test around 2 or 3 months after surgery if you wear glasses

September 17, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Ronald I hope these problems resolve in time.. I presume your taking the eye drops for 4 weeks?

September 17, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Thanks Mark7777! I did ask the surgeon who said he believes the HIV was the reasons for my problems. I asked my ID doctor and he said they always blame HIV for everything.

September 17, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I had left Eye Cataract Surgery 10 years ago now. I only remember I had to use Eye drops 3 or 4 times a day for a Month after the surgery,and you cant have a shower for a month either, as no water can get near the Eye during the healing process. Also you cant go outdoors for a Month if its raining. I never had the problems you mention Ronald. Can you consult your Doctor to see if these problems are normal?
I did have to wait couple of years to get the Surgeon I wanted. Sir Jonathan Jagger did the surgery for me...I felt safe in his hands as he was the late Queen Elizabeth's eye surgeon.

September 17, 2023

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