Optimize Your Cataract Surgery Results! | How To Prepare For Your Surgical Consultation

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In this video, let’s talk about how to optimize your cataract surgery results by preparing for your surgical consultation with your cataract surgeon! When you meet with your cataract surgeon, you will be overwhelmed by information overload and important choices to make on the spot, like which lens to pick - one that may stay in your eye for the rest of your life. Here are some actionable tips and ways you can prepare for your surgery consult.
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00:00 Introduction
01:03 Tip 1
04:02 Tip 2
05:07 Tip 3
06:44 Tip 4
07:35 Tip 5
07:54 Wrap-up
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@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

We are continuing on with our cataract surgery series! Stay tuned for next week's video about the unexpected benefits of cataract surgery ❤

@johnreese3762 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, and I could understand all!! Thanks Dr. Lee!

@anngoff6226 4 ай бұрын

Excellent info!! Thank you !!

@waynenolting6225 Жыл бұрын

Good information. Thank you

@frankb1 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video

@jefsantamonica641 11 ай бұрын

Really valuable information! Thank you! Lasik for years has worked so well. Now, not so much.

@tsbrownie Жыл бұрын

More great information I had to learn through experience. I wish your videos had been available before my first surgery. Your cataract video play list should be required watching before a patient has IOL surgery. In the long run it would be better for both patients and the field of ophthalmology to have better informed patients.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your kind words and agree that setting expecations and over-information is usually better for everyone in the long run. Thank you for your support ❤

@tsbrownie Жыл бұрын

@@MicheleLeeMD My 2nd doctor mentioned "cleaning the capsular bag" during surgery, but I didn't think to ask what that meant. Have not found that via google (likely it's I don't know the correct terms to search) Have not seen that in your videos. Did I mis-hear? Does it eliminate/delay YAG capsulotomy later? The slit lamp image from the eye he did is very clear, the other has cells intruding from the equator. Maybe something for your next Q&A. Thank you.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

@@tsbrownie It sounds like they were polishing the bag before putting in the lens. It does not eliminate the need for a Yag capsulotomy but it may decrease the chance you will need the laser procedure.

@tsbrownie Жыл бұрын

@@MicheleLeeMD Thank you. I feel guilty bothering you, but I have to wonder what other (minor) procedures are available that are not commonly discussed or that are performed optionally. Maybe a Q&A thing. I don't want to waste your time answering questions for just 1 person.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

@@tsbrownie I can definitely discuss this in a future video! Thanks for the suggestion :)

@aliciagriggs8531 Жыл бұрын

After watching many many videos about cataracts I found this to be the most interesting! Thank you.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words. Best of luck!

@gtrguyinaz Жыл бұрын

Mono vision should not be considered if you play sports like tennis ,baseball or other fast movement sports. I love all the info you provide and I am headed to your clinic for my annual check up ….

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I agree that athletes should focus on optimizing distance vision. I look forward to meeting you in person in clinic!

@v.krakheja6854 Жыл бұрын

Superb....... you are doing great humanity service by doing such videos...... blessings and love 💕

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words ♥

@Ericgrulerbikesaz Жыл бұрын

Looking pretty!

@TaipanTex Жыл бұрын

OMG! So glad I started watching your videos as I try to talk myself into having cataract surgery. The complications really surprised me. Really lots of good information on how to prepare to minimize the complications. And you are right, the choices of lenses is really stressing me out!

@wesleyc1029 Жыл бұрын

Another very informative video full of valuable information. You make some very complex eye conditions so much easier to understand. In a future video could you address how pseudoexfoliation syndrome may affect cataract surgery and if it might it be prudent to maybe consider having a minimally invasive laser glaucoma surgery done at the same time as cataract surgery if you have a strong family history of glaucoma but your intraocular pressure is still normal.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

These are great questions! I'll keep them in mind for an upcoming video :)

@l-ls.6105 Жыл бұрын

If someone wants monovision and they are left eye dominant, which eye will be used for near vision iol? Thank you

@tom95521 Жыл бұрын

Going to my eye doc today for final pre-op with dialation. My previous visit was a bunch of measurements on different machines. After watching hundreds of cataract videos I hope I'm a candidate for Clareon Vivity and maybe even slight blended vision.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing & best of luck on your consultation!

@dgricus Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome :)

@Qwerty20121 Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback :)

@ohyeah3750 Жыл бұрын

I've been putting off surgery for 2 years now. With your videos, I think I will have it done soon. Oh, I love your facial expressions. Very cute.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your surgeries ❤️

@heikekershaw8990 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I have a question. Some years ago I broke my orbital floor under my eye. I had surgery but that didn’t change that I still see a little double, only when I move my eyes all the way up. Is this important to mention to my eye surgeon? I will get a mono lens in one week! Thanks!!

@lindabailey6076 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Very helpful as I may have to have cataract surgery in the near future.

@BillZebubproductions Жыл бұрын

Do you have any advice for someone who has a dense cataract? I am getting my eye measured in a couple of days.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question! It depends how dense - if your cataract is so dense that lens measurements are difficult, you want to make sure your eye surgeon has the equipment needed to make those lens calculations. Otherwise, I would discuss your situation with your surgeon and make sure you understand any additional risks from your surgery. Best of luck ❤️

@christineribone9351 10 ай бұрын

How bad does astigmatism have to be to for a toric lens to be deemed medicalky necessary? I have 40 questiins prepared for my optholomogist.

@yelenabey7243 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video ! We had cataract surgery for both eye already with Torrel lense placement with power 7and 5 . Vision after surgery not approved and astigmatism not corrected . The next option is glaces . But we were told by dr he will not need glasses in addition right eye has elevated eye pressure after surgery and dr prescribed timolol 2xday and I am very concern . In addition he had pain during surgery and discomfort . What you can recomend . Thank you ! I hope you answer and give us an advice 😢

@terryv 4 ай бұрын

"Basketball"? Um, that would be a baseball…

@nevermindwydad 4 ай бұрын

What lenses do you recommend for amblyopia and lazy eyes?

@big659 Жыл бұрын

What about using medications that can cause IFIS. Does this change what can be done to the eye?

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Great question! I actually addressed this in last week's video (in the question about prostate medications and cataract surgery) if that is useful for you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNp-ast0xp-UY58.html

@tkmokk9325 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Michele Lee, Q1) How good or much better is an Advanced Monofocal Lens (Aspheric lens) compared to a Standard Monofocal Lens?? Q2) Why CAN'T a PCO(Posterior Capsule Opacification) BE PREVENTED after a cataract operation???🤔🤔

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

1) Aspheric lenses can be a good option depending on the shape of your cornea and previous eye issues/surgery, but it is not universally the best option for everone. Talk to your eye doctors to see which type of lens may be best for you. 2) PCO can be prevented by doing a posterior capsulotomy during surgery (by creating a hole in the bag that holds the lens - they actually do these in kids with cataracts since little kiddos will not be able to stay still for a laser procedure) but it's actually a bit risky and much less risky to need to do a quick laser procedure after surgery.

@sleepyking8963 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to remove near number of eyes after catarct surgery?😢

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question. If I understand it correctly, you are asking if refractive error can be corrected? The short answer is that it depends, but most of the time yes - we can. I would discuss this with your eye surgeon. Best of luck ❤

@tkmokk9325 Жыл бұрын

Hi...Dr. Michele Lee, Is a patient with PSC (Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts) suitable for a traditional or bladeless surgery? If so, which is better and,... any complications likely to have after this surgery pls?

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question! Yes having a PSC cataract is removed just like any other cataract and all options are open to you. Hope that answers your question!

@tkmokk9325 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Michele Lee, Is Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery a much better option than a phacoemulsification cataract surgery for a PSC patient pls??

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

@@tkmokk9325 I actually made a video on laser vs manual kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irJgd9h0u5itm6s.html This applies to all types of cataracts, incluidng PSC Hope that helps!

@susanmcadam1700 Жыл бұрын

Gerald Handley

@sunshinewang9376 Жыл бұрын

Are any risks to have cataracts surgeries if people with siccs syndrome having severe dry eyes?

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question! Dry eyes will get worse (usually temporarily) after cataract surgery. It is important that your dry eyes are manageable for that reason.

@sunshinewang9376 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Lee. Is it able to use warm compress after surgeries?

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

@@sunshinewang9376 Yes you can. Just be super careful not to put too much pressure on your eyes right after surgery.

@sunshinewang9376 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Always live to see your videos!!!

@loganq Ай бұрын

@ 2:10 The second one is a baseball.

@generic_official Жыл бұрын

How do we know if we have dry eyes? It could be that we are so used to how our eyes feel, we don't realize we have dry eyes. Is it safe to use dry eye drops regardless to be on the safe side?

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Hi! Most people with dry eyes have symptoms like grittiness or irritation. Sometimes you can have dry eyes with no pain, just intermittently blurry vision. If you aren't sure you can ask your eye doctor. Hope that helps :)

@harveyh3696 Жыл бұрын

Aloha

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Aloha back. Thanks for watching :)

@harveyh3696 Жыл бұрын

@@MicheleLeeMD Gottta keep that algorithm awake.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

@@harveyh3696 😂😅

@jamescalifornia2964 Жыл бұрын

👁 I wonder if each individual IOL is made to order or pre-made .. ?

@otiebrown9999 Жыл бұрын

The are calculated.

@catwoman2970 Жыл бұрын

I have dry eye. When I asked my local surgeon if I need to address my dry eye before surgery, he shook his head and said “No, and your eyes aren’t that dry anyway.” Should I be concerned about this? I’m not scheduled for surgery yet.

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. It really depends on how dry your eyes are. If they are very dry, you should probably address this before your surgery (and especially before your lens measurements). Hope that addresses your concerns!

@catwoman2970 Жыл бұрын

@@MicheleLeeMD Thank you so much. They aren't super dry.

@leslielippert9623 2 ай бұрын

It’s NOT a dirty lens!!

@ohcrapwhatsnext Жыл бұрын

I won't have cataract surgery now as i am seeing RED...If i still see RED after this election then (eye) will see...hahaha

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

😂

@carolyngallimoretocunit Жыл бұрын

Hello Dr Lee, is Laser Surgery Safe?

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

Yes, laser surgery is safe. There is of course some risk to any procedures so make sure to talk to your eye surgeon about your specific case. If you want more information about laser cataract surgery, I made a couple videos that might be useful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irJgd9h0u5itm6s.html (laser versus manual surgery) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9Rkg6WF1aq-mY0.html (advances in cataract surgery) Hope these help!

@carolyngallimoretocunit Жыл бұрын

@@MicheleLeeMD THANK YOU SO KINDLY DOC AS ALWAYS, KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB, WHERE CAN I FIND YOU,? I'M IN JAMAICA WEST INDIES 💞❣️💞♥️

@MicheleLeeMD Жыл бұрын

@@carolyngallimoretocunit I really appreciate your kind words ♥My practice is in Scottsdale, AZ - feel free to drop by if/when you ever visit 🌵