Catherine Baker

Review of UC San Diego Shiley Eye Center

First cataract surgery went really well, great res...

First cataract surgery went really well, great results. Second cataract surgery I could see really well the week after, though I had no more close-up vision Then within a week later I had really bad vision and some Blurry watery spots, and was told that it would settle down and I requested a visit anyway. And sure enough I had inflammation and fluid in the eye which can happen with surgery but is very rare (macular Edema) and It took a couple of months of drops of two different types for it to subside somewhat. When I returned I found out that I could have perfect distance vision with glasses which is what I had before surgery and I still didn't have my close-up vision and I still have blurry spots to go through my eye but I was told that I no longer have the fluid and if I was really unhappy to come back in six months. The doctor also told me that the insurance didn't cover it that getting a toric lens which cost me $1000 more would help my vision, and clearly it did not. Then I got a letter that my new insurance is not covered by Shirley and to find another provider so overall I'm very disappointed and yes on this last one I had to wait two and more than three hours for some of my appointments. Having said this do I believe Dr Weinreb is A great surgeon, absolutely. Do I also believe and was told that complications can happen with any top surgeon in any top facility, absolutely.