Wish Me Luck

[Aragorn243]

Tomorrow is my long-awaited cataract surgery. My eyes have been a bit off for three years now. My right is fine but my left has not been correctable for that long. They didn't want to do anything with it until my right was also ready for surgery because my eyesight is so bad. But the left has deteriorated to the point they can't let it go any longer.

In the meantime, I have not gotten new glasses in over two years, so they are scratched and a bit blurry which makes it a challenge for me at my flea markets and yard sales. I obviously still find stuff, but I really have to concentrate on what I'm looking for in all the junk on the tables.

So, I'm not sure how this is going to play out. I'm supposed to have 20/20 distance vision but will need reading glasses to read. For the next two weeks, I either go without my glasses and I'm blind in my dominate eye or I wear the glasses, and my left eye is strained somehow and essentially blinded. I asked about taking the lens out on the left side but was told that won't work as the focal points will be so different.

The unknown is what bothers me the most. Will I be able to work up close on my stuff, cleaning rust off, etc. Will I be able to see my kids targets and be able to score them is my biggest concern. Right now, I take my glasses off and hold them about six inches from my face. Seeing through a rifle scope is another. Everyone says it will be fine, but I've lived with soda bottle glasses for 53 years. I don't know what it will be like. I will become far-sighted rather than near sighted.

They say I can't drive for 24 hours but after that, no restrictions so it can't be that bad. Hoping to still get out on the weekend.

[browningautorifle]

Good luck on this one. All will be well.

[Low & Slow]

My good friend just had that procedure done a few months back. He opted for the distance vision as well. It turned out great. He's very happy with the results, I'm sure you will be as well. .

[Peter Laidler]

I've just had both of mine done in the last couple of months. The difference is incredible. All the very best to y9ui and hope to see you back soon.

[USGI]

Mine were done about 6 moths ago. Before, I used reading glasses but usually drove without. Now I have glasses that should work for both, but aren't great for distance or for really close-up. An older brother had his done about the same time by different doctors in different states and says all is good. I haven't shot a gun since, so don't know what to expect. He shoots trap (shot gun of course) several times a week and often get's 50 straight. I bet you'll come out of it OK. - Bob

[Ovidio]

Come on, Steve! You'll get through it and get your old vision back again.
Imagine shooting straight as a kid!!!

[Bob Womack]

I got mine done recently. The procedure is quick and easy as long as they give you enough local anesthesia on the site. If they don't and it hurts, TELL THEM. It won't do for you to be wiggling. My cheek weld is back! I use trifocal progressives and the last generation of lenses had a narrow field. My new ones extend pretty far inward towards the eye so I can get a really good cheek weld. Also, choose your optician now. Drop by after your first post-op checkup and they will be glad to change out you lens for a neutral lens that doesn't mess up your new vision.

I started a thread about my surgery on another forum during the time I was having it to let folks know what to expect. You can find it HERE. See my several installments.

It will be great and you will love seeing white again.

Bob

[Aragorn243]

Your story seems to be the same as mine right up to the surgery part which I haven't experienced yet. I will be completely under which will be the biggest difference. I don't remember if I was given the option to be awake or not but I would have chosen sleep. I'm pretty good with the doctors messing with my eyes but surgery, nah. I'm only taking one eye drop now but have three types for post surgery. My time is pretty early also. 7:20 arrival, 8:00 surgery, 3:00pm post op check up so that's same day. I have the clear shield, the sunglasses, tape, etc. My left eye tonight is really bad. It's almost like the drops are doing something to it, maybe they are.

[42rocker]

Thoughts and Prayers for all going well.

Later 42rocker

[CINDERS]

My sister had the laser done to her eyes she is 72 y/o and she reckons her vision now is like 20/20, they have come a very long way but as always do the leg work to get the very best outcome for yourself as it's your quality of life you are endeavouring to get back.
All the best and a speedy recovery for yourself.