After not going to the eye doc for about five years, I decided in December that I needed new glasses and made an appointment. He told me that I had cataracts and scheduled surgery. We did the right eye two weeks ago and the left eye yesterday.. I have a follow-up today.
For the surgery I was mildly sedated, drifting in and out. I talked to the doc during the surgery, but I was woozy. In recovery, they told me not to drive for 24 hours, and Belle heard them say that. She was a registered nurse for well over 40 years and won't let me drive until tomorrow. So, she'll take me to the doc today.
I'm getting really good at putting eye drops in my eye, and skill I never wanted to acquire. It's all part of getting older, which heats the alternative. In another week, I'll get a new glasses script and can go buy a new set. I am amazed at how much better I'm seeing things now, but I'll still need lenses. Something about astigmatism that I have had since childhood.
From talking with friends and family, this is pretty common at my age. Lots of folks have these problems, and the eye docs are pretty good at this kind of thing. The reason I'm telling you about this is to boost the signal. If any of you old farts have been putting it off, talk to your friends and go get an eye appointment. It's not that big of a deal. Just another pain in the ass and we know how to deal with those.
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They have lenses to also fix the astigmatism. The cost was $1200 out of pocket per eye (I only needed it for the left eye) eight years ago when I had my cataracts removed. Gave it some thought; I've been wearing glasses since I was fifteen. So what's a few more years?
Glad to hear things went well. I'm a decade or two away from my own operations.
It was a mild shock last year when the eye doc mentioned early cataract formation. I guess it's just another signpost.
DocV
I had my cataract surgery done about 2 years ago. I got lucky, it not only cleared my vision ( my cataracts were like looking out of dark yellow sunglasses) but it also cleared my astigmatism!! For the first time in 37 years I can drive without glasses !! ( They tell me eventually I may need lenses again but for now i'm good.)
Just had double cataract surgery last week! Specials lenses (yes, very expensive) that are adjustable! Yup, they will adjust them every two weeks until my sight is as close to perfect as can be! Some levels of technology like this, I just love. Shame I waited three years to see this good, and I haven't even started my adjustments! If you are hesitant, DON'T BE! Just do it and ask about the LALs (light adjustable lenses)!
Glad it went well!
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