Post by ~Sherri~ on Mar 11, 2022 18:27:34 GMT
I have to have cataract surgery, my first is March 21st. I also have narrow eye glaucoma in both eyes. The pressure in my eyes has been high for the past couple years. I had laser surgery to put in a drainage hole. That surgery was so simple, just a tap of the laser. No recovery or pain. Just a tap and done.
At my last eye dr visit in January, they discovered the holes have closed up and causing the pressure to continue to rise. I also use eye drops but they are not helping my right eye. I see the eye specialist twice a year. Back in late summer, no mention of cataracts or the hole closing.
So now I am having cataract surgery and he will also be putting stents in both eyes to help with drainage and pressure.
I am somewhat nervous about being awake for surgery. Someone cutting on my eye while I'm awake is so unnerving!!!! I also have cardiac issues and had to get clearance from my cardiologist for the surgeries.
Are most eye surgeries done while under sedation? Has anyone had stents put in their eyes for narrow eye glaucoma? How is recovery?
At my last eye dr visit in January, they discovered the holes have closed up and causing the pressure to continue to rise. I also use eye drops but they are not helping my right eye. I see the eye specialist twice a year. Back in late summer, no mention of cataracts or the hole closing.
So now I am having cataract surgery and he will also be putting stents in both eyes to help with drainage and pressure.
I am somewhat nervous about being awake for surgery. Someone cutting on my eye while I'm awake is so unnerving!!!! I also have cardiac issues and had to get clearance from my cardiologist for the surgeries.
Are most eye surgeries done while under sedation? Has anyone had stents put in their eyes for narrow eye glaucoma? How is recovery?
