blurry vision-cataract surgery

My 92-year old mother had cactaract surgery some years ago--I think
about 8-9 years. Now the vision in one eye is poor for distance and she
says her doctor can't correct it any better. Is this because the
replacement lens in her eye has deteriorated--do they wear out or
something? I am trying to understand this. She does have a very slight
recurring retinal bleed (in both eyes actually) but no macular
degeneration, no glaucoma, etc. She goes to the eye doctor twice a
month minimum for a checkup.
Thanks,
C66

They don't wear out, but they can get coated with inflammatory
byproducts. If the lenses are clear (this is easy to see), then the
problem probably is macular. Twice a month? Wow. That's suspicious.
Why are they seeing her so often? Something else to this story.

w.stacy, o.d.

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>My 92-year old mother had cactaract surgery some years ago--I think
>about 8-9 years. Now the vision in one eye is poor for distance and she
>says her doctor can't correct it any better. Is this because the
>replacement lens in her eye has deteriorated--do they wear out or
>something? I am trying to understand this. She does have a very slight
>recurring retinal bleed (in both eyes actually) but no macular
>degeneration, no glaucoma, etc. She goes to the eye doctor twice a
>month minimum for a checkup.
>Thanks,
>C66
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The doctor sees her that often mainly to monitor the retinal
bleeding--which is a sort of chronic condition for her but may worsen.
He hasn't told her there is any problem with the macula.
Thanks
C66

William Stacy wrote:

> Why are they seeing her so often? Something else to this story.
>
> w.stacy, o.d.

Then one reason for decreased acuity might be blood in the vitreous
which is obscuring the retina.

w.stacy, o.d.

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>The doctor sees her that often mainly to monitor the retinal
>bleeding--which is a sort of chronic condition for her but may worsen.
>He hasn't told her there is any problem with the macula.
>Thanks
>C66
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>William Stacy wrote:
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>>Why are they seeing her so often? Something else to this story.
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>>w.stacy, o.d.
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Dr Judy wrote:
"Next visit she should simply
ask the doctor what condition is causing her reduced vision -- you will
then have the answer instead of a lot of speculation."

Yes, I agree. She was just visiting me and had mentioned her vision
several times, and I was curious. I will encourage her to get an answer
from her doctor at her next appointment.

Thanks,
C66