What is Cataracts

A cataract is any opacity which develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope. The name derives from the Latin cataracta meaning "waterfall" and the Greek katarakt...

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Post Op Problems Or Is this Normal?
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I just had cataract surgery with lens replacement on Monday. Today (Wed), the whites of my eye is blood red and it appears that the eye is filled with goo (this is the best technical term I can come up with). That side of my face is swollen too. Is all of this normal after surgery??
Posted on 06/24/09, 10:06 pm
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Reply #1 - 06/27/09  1:42am
" Have you called your doctor yet? "
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Reply #2 - 06/27/09  8:52am
" The doc's office was dismissive when I called, but I know this isn't normal. I go to see them on Monday thankfully. "
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Reply #3 - 11/12/09  7:46am
" Squak your head off! This isn't normal and if you get no where, go to the er and then change your dr.! "
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Reply #4 - 11/17/09  11:09pm
" ScottishKrumpet; you are right. If a Dr doesn't treat you well, find one that does.
Elysee: How are you doing now? "

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