IOLs displaced following cataract surgery

[Hansel1]

A few months after cataract surgery, I started experiencing blurred vision and double vision that has become quite debilitating. The surgeon wants to remove the current IOLs and replace them. I am not getting good vibes about a positive and permanent good outcome. I am getting a second opinion. My question is whether it would be safest to simply remove the IOLs? I realize I would need to wear strong glasses or contacts but if it would permanently fix the problem I would consider it. Are there other issues that could arise?

[JohnHaganMD]

Get a second and a third opinion. Choose your consultants well. Most surgeons do not do problem cases from other surgeons. Large cities have several surgeons that do clean up surgery from other surgeons.  Most medical schools department of ophthalmology have one.   You next surgery will be much more technically difficult

[Hansel1]

Thank you for your quick response. I will look for additional surgeons per your suggestion.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Best of luck. Consider posting the results of your consultations as a learning experience for others with similar problems.

[MarblesAnn]

Dr. Hagan - Do you do IOL exchange surgeries yourself?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

No I don'te, but our Discover Vision Centers group  have surgeons that do and nationally know. It is important with any surgry to live close enough to have easy access for not only surgery but post operative visits.  So if you are close enough to kansas city to make it practifal  go to our website www.discovervision.com and read profile of John Doane, MD   If you do not live close enough to Kansas City to make that practical let me know where you live and I'll see if any of our surgeons know of outstanding surgeons for IOL exchange in your area.