Posted on 07/09/2015 8:40:07 AM PDT by Swordmaker
I am going to have my right eye lens removed and replaced this morning because a cataract has grown rapidly in the last six months obscuring my vision somewhat. I can still see through that eye but daylight glare has made it very difficult to discern things on the dashboard of my car.
That cataract in that eye is in the center of the field of view and when the background light is bright, things tend to get faded out. As a result my vision in that eye could only be corrected to 20/40 on my last visit to my optometrist and was worsening. Looking at my dashboard I just barely make out my speedometer and tach and the blue LED odometer and distance until empty, also in a blue LED were invisible.
I have another cataract in my left eye that is a halo coming from the periphery inward. That will have to be done as soon as possible after the right is healed.
I have worn glasses since I was eight year's old and I was hoping I could opt for the multi-focal replacement lens, but the surgeon explained that my severe myopia—minus 12 diopters, think coke bottle lenses in my glasses—would make success of that problematic, maybe only 15% chance, that I would have to settle for the much less expensive regular replacement lenses. . . and have to wear reading glasses. RATS. Still, it will be something new not to have to wear glasses for distance.
Pray for me that I don't hear the surgeon say "Oops!" during the surgery today, which will be sometime around 10:45AM Pacific Time.
Be glad you’re having the surgery. I’ve had both of my eyes done and am far better off than before.
Go to a private ophtamalogist for an independent opinion. I had each of my eyes done when I could notice a definite deterioration in the sight of each. My MD did each without ever mentioning a “ripeness” issue. One caveat: although a vet and possibly eligible for VA benefits, I’ve never claimed them since private insurance and, later, Medicare, took care of my needs.
Prayers for you bro. UC Davis Medical Center by any chance?
I had both eyes done in May. Had multifocal implants. Piece of cake. Starting the IV was the worst part.
Had this done to both eyes in the last two months. Vision is better than 20/20. I went to Dollar Tree and got a sack of reading glasses a a buck apiece. One for each room in the house. I think you’ll be delighted.
It’s a piece of cake. I was a little worried about my cataract surgery until I went through the procedure on the first one.
I was in the operating room for less time than I spent in the waiting room of the doctor’s office. Recovery takes a few days for careful healing, but it’s nothing.
I opted for the long distance vision lens and now have vision that is better than 20/20. The doctor says my vision is good enough to be a Marine sniper.
I wish now I had taken the option for a lens that is graduated and gives both near and far vision. But at the time, the doctor said they were still too new and might be less effective than taking one option over another.
LOL One friend I play with hits that distance regularly.!
Figured that. I’m waiting now. . . IV started and eye dilated. . . they’re waiting for the surgical suite to clear.
Prayers that it all goes well for you.
You’ll do fine. Surgery doesn’t take a long time, out with a patch over the eye.
Wear if for one day and they’ll remove it and you’ll be fine. You may not make
20/20 but the advance and clearing will be very noticeable. Take care.
>> It’s no longer considered necessary for the cataracts to “ripen” <<
Absolutely. I had an excellent surgeon, who told me that he’d do the cataract operation whenever I decided I wanted it.
I waited a while, then went ahead when I needed better vision for a drivers’ license renewal. Total success, no regrets!
Out of surgery wearing a very rakish eyepatch, but not, unfortunately in black pirate leather. Instead I have a high tech aluminum sieve patch which from my view point is Scotty’s transparent aluminum. Eye is a bit scratchy and itchy, but tolerable.
Thanks for all your prayers and comments. They’ve helped a lot! I’ll keep you posted!
Prayed for you just now. I’ll pray for you again tonight.
If it be God’s will, I want your eye sight totally healed and restored and the surgery to be blessed. I asked Jesus to be in the room with you. You invite Him in, too.
“LOL One friend I play with hits that distance regularly.!
Half your age? Maybe your son? :) And btw, straight down the middle? :)
He could play from the pro tees at Firestone CC in Akron and maybe do the 16th in a par or a bogey!
I can read any fine print, but, distance needs some assistance. I am a golfer also and still have trouble following the ball off the tee as it flies.
Bttt for your update
I am just the opposite. I have to use reading glasses
The other big change is the brightness of the colors. What I had thought were some greenish blues have turned out to be actual blues! Orange tints to things had crept up on me over a space of time and I had not noticed it. There is a slight color tint difference between my left eye and right eye now, with truer colors in my right eye.
The surgeon is recommending I wait for a while before having my left eye done and using an extended wear contact lens to correct that eye. The color issue may tilt me over into going ahead and having it done. . . and having that lens set for reading distance. Then I would never have to wear glasses again.
Followup appointment one week from now. . . and I will discuss that with my surgeon. Any advice from all of you who've gone either route?
At least make sure this eye heals up completely before getting the other eye done.
BTW, putting “All” in the “to” field doesn’t seem to work.
Glad you’re happy with the outcome. As most people said, the technology today for lens replacement is awesome.
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