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My mom's vision is much blurry than before cataract surgery. Will her vision improve?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My mother underwent epiretinal membrane surgery and cataract surgery before 12 days. Still, her eyelid is swollen and red. She has itchiness with pricky sensation. She has a lot of tears from the eyes. There is no improvement in her vision. It seems blurry than before and she is scared. Her vision was around 55 percent before undergoing surgery and now it is around 35 percent. Will her vision improve?
Answered by Dr. Mayuri Borgohain

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Hi,

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I understand your concern. Do not be worried. Continue using post-operative medications as suggested. Your mother has undergone a combined surgery 12 days back. Combined surgeries take time to get healed as there are more inflammatory reactions. At the same time, combined surgery is necessary in some cases. A vitreoretinal surgery takes longer time to recover. Sometimes vision gets worse after surgery but by taking continuous medications, eyesight gets improved. She can have high intraocular pressure or eye pressure if oil or gas was used to fill the vitreous cavity leading to post-operative blurred vision. It is good to have a thorough eye check-up for her. If it seems to be normal, then there is nothing to be worried and it is taking its usual time to recover.

The Probable causes

Your mother seems to have post-operative inflammation and secondary glaucoma.

Investigations to be done

She needs a thorough eye check-up.

Probable diagnosis

Your mother seems to have post-operative inflammation and secondary glaucoma.

Treatment plan

Continue taking post-operative medications. Anti-glaucoma medications can be taken if her eye pressure is high.

Regarding follow up

Have a follow-up at any time.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At July 9, 2020
Reviewed At July 29, 2023

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Dr. Mayuri Borgohain

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr.Mayuri Borgohain is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of Ophthalmology. She listens to all the patient queries deliberately and is an expert in devising a proper treatment plan.

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