Cataracts

I got both of mine done last year. Bit of discomfort during the op and a day or so after.

But since then all good.
 
I had the second surgery yesterday.

And just like the first one, there was a little discomfort, but no pain, during the procedure, and the eye is still a little irritating but much less so than before I applied the first drops last night at bedtime and this morning.

I’m now looking forward - literally - to better vision for the rest of my life.
 
Vienna_70 said:
I had the second surgery yesterday.

And just like the first one, there was a little discomfort, but no pain, during the procedure, and the eye is still a little irritating but much less so than before I applied the first drops last night at bedtime and this morning.

I’m now looking forward - literally - to better vision for the rest of my life.
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Good luck with yours Vienna, it's certainly remarkable what can be done these days.



I’d recommend the procedure to anyone who requires it.

I didn’t have cataracts, but my vision was deteriorating, so I had Clear Lens Exchange.

My biggest frustration was wearing glasses to read. I’d be doing something like reading a tape measure and sweat would drip down onto the lens, so I’d clean it off and start again, only for the same thing to happen.

I had glasses in practically every room in the house, in the garage, in my workshop, in the car, because without a pair I couldn’t read dick all.

I had both eyes done at the same time and I was in and out of the clinic inside an hour. Vision was fine walking out of the clinic, although I did have a halo effect with bright lights for a few days.

Post-op I had to wear the plastic covers at night to protect my eyes when sleeping and I had to take eye drops, to prevent infection and to reduce any swelling. I wasn’t allowed to drive for four weeks.

Now I don’t need glasses for reading, even small print, distance is good, although I do question the intermediate distance. I can see OK, I just thought images would be a little sharper and that may well change in time as my brain adapts to new lenses.

On the negative side of things, my eyes with these artificial lenses are a little more sensitive to sunlight and if I do a lot of screen time, then they can get a little sore. That should ease off in time, it’s only been nine weeks since I had the surgery.

Absolutely no regrets.
 
Slipper One said:
Good luck with yours Vienna, it's certainly remarkable what can be done these days.



I’d recommend the procedure to anyone who requires it.

I didn’t have cataracts, but my vision was deteriorating, so I had Clear Lens Exchange.

My biggest frustration was wearing glasses to read. I’d be doing something like reading a tape measure and sweat would drip down onto the lens, so I’d clean it off and start again, only for the same thing to happen.

I had glasses in practically every room in the house, in the garage, in my workshop, in the car, because without a pair I couldn’t read dick all.

I had both eyes done at the same time and I was in and out of the clinic inside an hour. Vision was fine walking out of the clinic, although I did have a halo effect with bright lights for a few days.

Post-op I had to wear the plastic covers at night to protect my eyes when sleeping and I had to take eye drops, to prevent infection and to reduce any swelling. I wasn’t allowed to drive for four weeks.

Now I don’t need glasses for reading, even small print, distance is good, although I do question the intermediate distance. I can see OK, I just thought images would be a little sharper and that may well change in time as my brain adapts to new lenses.

On the negative side of things, my eyes with these artificial lenses are a little more sensitive to sunlight and if I do a lot of screen time, then they can get a little sore. That should ease off in time, it’s only been nine weeks since I had the surgery.

Absolutely no regrets.
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You were brave, having both eyes done at the same time.

I’m glad I had mine done four weeks+ apart. The left eye has just about settled down, now, and the right is slowly getting better.
 
Vienna_70 said:
You were brave, having both eyes done at the same time.

I’m glad I had mine done four weeks+ apart. The left eye has just about settled down, now, and the right is slowly getting better.
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The surgeon also used to do them four weeks apart, but now does them both at the same time. Probably more cost effective for him as well.

I didn't really have any 'settling down' with mine, life was almost back to normal immediately. Initially I did wear sunglasses while watching TV or using my laptop, but didn't bother after a few days.

As I mentioned, my biggest issue is with bright sunlight. I've never been one for wearing sunglasses and learned a lesson on Monday when I was out for the best part of the day in bright sunshine. My eyes are still a little sore as a result, but it's not a huge problem, certainly one that I can't easily adapt to.
 
Slipper One said:
The surgeon also used to do them four weeks apart, but now does them both at the same time. Probably more cost effective for him as well.

I didn't really have any 'settling down' with mine, life was almost back to normal immediately. Initially I did wear sunglasses while watching TV or using my laptop, but didn't bother after a few days.

As I mentioned, my biggest issue is with bright sunlight. I've never been one for wearing sunglasses and learned a lesson on Monday when I was out for the best part of the day in bright sunshine. My eyes are still a little sore as a result, but it's not a huge problem, certainly one that I can't easily adapt to.
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I was told to wear sunglasses outside for the first week, which I am doing.
 
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