Sitting waiting on my turn to have a cataract removal done on my right eye. Another fun day.
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My Gramps suffered from bad cataracts in both eyes. I would spend summers with him when I was in my preteens at the farm about 50 miles from our home. When he and I would come visit I would drive the majority of the distance, at 12 yo, and he would take the wheel when we got near town, his eyes were so bad. When he became eligible for medicare he got the surgery and when he opened his eyes that first time after he was like a kid in a candy store.
It sucks now, but the results will be well worth it I expect
It sucks now, but the results will be well worth it I expect
Mike, I may be right behind you. I had a retinal scan Monday. They insisted I see the ophthalmologist today. Two days to get a follow up appointment is unheard of.
Wish me luck folks.
Wish me luck folks.
OMCHamlin
Blackhawk
I wore legit Coke bottles prior to surgery, they are thin now, and I can SEE! Bear up, it WILL be worth it!My Gramps suffered from bad cataracts in both eyes. I would spend summers with him when I was in my preteens at the farm about 50 miles from our home. When he and I would come visit I would drive the majority of the distance, at 12 yo, and he would take the wheel when we got near town, his eyes were so bad. When he became eligible for medicare he got the surgery and when he opened his eyes that first time after he was like a kid in a candy store.
It sucks now, but the results will be well worth it I expect
Just don't flinch at ALL during the surgery, or you'll be naming your new German Shepherd! (just kidding, as you know by now, you're awake and they jamb you full of liquid Valium, enough to make you NOT give a crap about a laser in your eye.)
That's not a "shocked" emoji, that's how you keep your eyes...
I was apprehensive as well when I had it done. Now I kind of wonder why they call it surgery, no pain, no stitches, immediate results. Of course, there can be issues, but the odds are in your favor. I'll wish you good luck, tho I'm sure you are out of there and home by now. Keep up with the drops.
Cataracts have reached that point. Scheduling in progress.
OP
Well I am back home and can't see anything but light and dark blur. Contacted the Dr and was told to use eye drops till tomorrow morning when I can see the Dr.
Hang in there, they will get it.
Good luck Frank. The things that can be done medically today are amazing.
stonebuster
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Good luck. I had one done two years ago and will need the other at some point my ophthalmologist says. I was amazed by the "assembly line" of cataract patients present where I had the surgery done.
Had both of mine done seveal years ago without issues. Wonderful improvement. 
protoolman
Service-Sixer
Had mine done last year. I guess I was the 1% Ist surgery resulted in ruptured pocket from vacuuming too hard to get cataract out. Then placed the repair lens crooked. 2 days later 2nd surgery to place lens correctly. Resulted in lens that dropped out of position. Now looking through lens crooked so have double vision. Headaches every day. Eyes fighting each other. Bills excess of 40,000. Can't get a full time job. Can't work on any screens or I get eye stain. But I hear some people have good results. End of the month I see a specialist to see if my sight can be saved or improved.
OP
Well saw the Doc and he said everything look good but that I do have some swelling and that is what is making things 'fuzzy'. Said it could go away today or last for a while. That he said he has no control over
jack black
Hunter
Actually this surgery was done in Ancient Egypt LOOOOOOOOOOOOOG ago .not new just improved.
^^^It is expensive. I had to wait nearly a year, and really could not drive at night. Pain in the ____, but it didn't cost me anything other than the taxes I pay.
OP
That too is my age so I honestly don't expect things to 'bounce back' like they did when I was younger. I had the same problem with my left eye a couple years ago. It finally got "OK" after a couple weeks. Not in a panic but rather frustrated as I can't see to do any leather work or read. I also have a revolver project that has to be put on the back burner right now.
Dang that sucks. Hope you get some positive news.
My doc says I will be seeing him within the next ten years for cataracts.
