Autumn Brook; Eye Surgeries Done; There Is A Fountain

Revski Youtube video's ^ | 5/11/2017 | Revski

[Revski]

A brook in Autumn, I learned to swim and loved playing in. After double, right and left eye surgery to remove old cataract lenses, and replace with ocular standard lenses, I see very well and recommend to others, not to fear this kind of surgery. I sing two verses of the hymn, There is a Fountain Filled with Blood, accompanied with, lyrics, piano music and a scenic Autumn brook.

[oh8eleven]

remove old cataract lenses, and replace with ocular standard lenses, I see very well and recommend to others
Hmmm, was scheduled for cataract surgery this past Tuesday, and was very nervous about the procedure.
However, had to cancel when I came down with a nasty cold on Monday. Coincidence?

[EXCH54FE]

I had this Cataract Surgery done back in 2015, first was the Right Eye then a few weeks later the Left Eye was done. I was very worried about this operation, however it was great, no pain, no issues. In April of this year I had a Posterior Capsulotomy (YAG LASER) procedure done on my Left Eye. The back part of the eye lens sack was a bit cloudy, this Laser procedure was even more easy than the Cataract operation. If you or someone close to you need this operation, go ASAP, it is easy and will make your life a lot better.

[stars & stripes forever]

Thankful you can see better, Revski.

[Dante3]

Glad it worked out for you. My father’s also worked out well, and that was a long time ago. A relative had the surgery done last year. Before it she had perfect near vision, now she has still good distance vision but no near vision. Even with bifocals she has difficulty reading. She was offered no explanation for this.

[OldSmaj]

Not to scare anyone, but one of the side effects of cataract surgery is retinal detachment.

I know...personally.

I had a detachment within 30 days of surgery.

Successfully fixed by a wonderful eye surgeon, but there is a distortion spot on my field of vision that they cannot do anything with.

Doctors reviewed my history and attributed the detachments to previous TBI's and a history of boxing as a very young man.

Whatever the history...the fact remains.

I had cataract surgery, then had a retinal detachment.

Draw your own conclusions, but if you have a history of TBI and/or heavy contact sports, even in your youth...make sure your eye doctor is aware of it.

[Thank You Rush]

I have one eye scheduled for the 22nd of May - apprehensive and perplexed with the pre and post surgery directions from the doctor centering on the eye drops. I was given three prescriptions to have filled for the generic antibiotics - both pre and post and directions with charts for both pre and post...and anxious that I’ll mess those up - a lot to keep track of for an old lady. I’ve studied them and am feeling more confident I understand the schedule for the drops.

I haven’t picked a date for the other eye but probably will choose the end of June...

I’ve heard pro and con about the success people have had with the surgery and trying to shove that out of my mind.

[Rannug]

I am glad your surgeries went well for you, and the others. However, unfortunately, it does not go well for all.

[oh8eleven]

anxious that I’ll mess those up...
Eye drops are the least of my worries. I was given a spread sheet similar to this which makes keeping track easy:

I'm just anxious about having my eye operated on. I've had prostate surgery and hand surgery, but never felt this anxious.
Maybe I'm just getting old :)

[VietVet876]

I was more apprehensive before I had mine done about two and a half weeks apart two winters ago. I hate doctors and dentists and fear surgery more than anything. The doc who did my cataract surgery gave me a small booklet with instructions and I read it a couple of times. Had the left eye done and within 24 hours it was perfect. Maybe it was a week or two for the right one and it also was good to go within 24 hours. I followed the drops routine religiously and had no problems despite the nasty cold and wind of January in the Mid Atlantic. In fact, the wife and I went on a cruise out of Miami a week after the second eye was done. I flew down to meet her since she drove and we shared the driving coming back. I drove five hours straight late at night from south of Fredericksburg, VA, up I-95 to our home just outside of Baltimore. I’ve always worn glasses for far vision and always had trouble driving at night. The first time without them on that trip was a breeze. I felt like I was reborn. Trust me, its worth it.

[Thank You Rush]

I have something similar laid out by days etc.. Problem is the girls in the office knew their printer needed a new cartridge when printing stuff out and rather than do it right, handed out the barely readable one. There was nothing at all clear about it when the doctor and the girls went over it. It only became clear when I spent time on it.

I chose the generic drops of which there are three. I see one non-generic on your chart and the other two are ones that I have in addition to having a different one. I wonder if they all differ according to doctors? I haven’t picked up the drops yet so I’m wondering how they manage to get that information to the user - certainly won’t fit on a bottle.

The price quoted for non-generic wasn’t as bad as I’d been told - $100 per RX. Friends had said $200, $300, $500...per each.. Do you remember how many refills you needed? I didn’t want any part of paying $100 each time each one needs refilling..

You have one on your spreadsheet the same that I have but differs in the amount of days. The Pred Forte on my chart starts at 4 for 7 days, 3 for the next 7, 2 for the next 7 and 1 for the last 7 totaling 28 days - all post...

Maybe because as a result of juggling many appointments, trips, transportation etc., for my husband’s health problems, I find this drop business overwhelming. PLUS - AGE, of course!

[PraiseTheLord]

A few years ago, the eye dr was talking that I was about ready for cataracts done.

I just didn’t want to take any chances and ran away.

Looked around for another way. Found EXPENSIVE drops.
Well, not THAT expensive.

Been doing for few years now, and can say, much improved. Yes

Anyone interested, PM me.

[oh8eleven]

Do you remember how many refills you needed?
I only did the pre-operation eye drops for three days and then stopped when I postponed the surgery.
I paid $325 for all three, the most expensive about $275. I don't expect I'll have to refill.
I'm re-scheduled for May 28th ... good luck to you.

[Thank You Rush]

I really do wonder why the doctor and the office staff talked about needing “refills”... Seems that with the schedule that is handed out, each prescription should last the amount of time covered on the schedule but I guess not.

And good luck to you, sir....Thank you for your service and you picked a great branch of the military. My husband was AF so he doesn’t need to know what I said - LOL....

[Revski]

Thanks for commenting and I am pleased with this surgery and like others to get it if needed without fear. Blessing to you and family.

[Revski]

The Doctor mentioned to me I cold get laser also but I declined because it would have cost 1400 dollars and didn’t have that but I am seeing 20/20 in both eyes. Thanks the Lord Jesus.

[Revski]

Amen and Amen. Thanks for your kind comment. Blessing always.

[Revski]

I had perfect near vision and I was told this often happens after cataract surgery but I still have good near vision. The doctor gave me reading glasses provided by Medicare but I don’t need to use them. Glory to God. :)

[Revski]

Thanks for your informative comment and will tell others about it but I don’t believe this would pertain to me.

[editor-surveyor]

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>> “She was offered no explanation for this.” <<

Neither was my grandfather. He struggled with trifocal glasses and never enjoyed reading again. But that was a long time ago.
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