Has anyone had cataract surgery after being diagnosed with MD?

Hi . I hope you get some feedback from the community. While you wait, here is an article about macular degeneration and cataract surgery that you might find helpful: https://maculardegeneration.net/clinical/cataract-surgery. Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)

I was first diagnosed with dry macular degeneration 20+ years ago. Had my first cataract surgery (left eye) 11 years ago. No problems. We were in process of getting ready to move to another state so decided to have the second eye done later. It was about 2 years later when I had the second eye done (different doctor of course - unfortunately not as good). After breaking the frame a couple years later I was told I needed to first go to an optometrist & get a new prescription. That's when I found out that my right eye was blind for reading -- all I could see with that eye was/is a blank screen, no letters at all. My good left eye compensated so well I had no idea there was a problem with the other eye. Vision started deteriorating the last few years. Couple months ago the ophthalmologist told me I'd still be able to pass a driver's vision test, but it will be a limited driver's license. I still have a year to go on current license, but I'd already REALLY restricted my driving (no night, freeway, rain, snow, etc.)