I had the second cataract surgery yesterday, on the left eye, and had the same lens implanted as I did in the right – closer focus vs. distance. The eye surgeon called me one evening to discuss choices, so I went with his recommendation.
Today, I had the 24-hour post-op check, and everything is doing very well! Eye pressure = 17 (normal is 12-25 per the optometrist) in both eyes, and I can see clearly between a distance of 8-24 inches. I used to only be able to see clearly if things were within an inch of the tip of my nose, if that gives you any idea of the change in vision.
The other rather shocking – but amazing! – thing is that I cannot wear ANY pair of my old glasses, and have to wear non-prescription sunglasses. My eyes are sensitive to the light, the left very much so, which is normal post-op. Currently I am using the wrap-around cataract sunglasses, and they really do help.
I have another post-op visit in a week, and then 2 weeks later an appointment for new glasses altogether!
I am honestly so pleased with the results so far. I have worn glasses nonstop since I was 8 or 9. Right now, none are on my face, and I can function well enough to probably drive without corrective lenses. In the mirror, I look very strange because there are no frames on my face. I will get them back soon enough – not as soon as I would like, but c’est la vie. Then the world will be even more perfect.
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Congratulations! So glad your surgeries went well. I’m still waiting to qualify. I’m hoping it will be at my next appointment. I’m tired of blurred vision!
Anne, thank you! It is exciting.
My eye surgeon is very conservative about lens implants, and I am, by nature, of the belief that the less complicated something is, the less potential problems. As a result, he implanted the simplest lens made in each eye, not ones that will supposedly adjust for near vision, as a normal lens, and then for the distance. The eye surgeon says there is less potential surgery repeats for the simplest lenses, and that is what I did.
Already, my vision is so much better, but I am not (excuse the pun!) looking for perfection. Wearing glasses is better than none, and contacts have never been something I could use as my eyes are small and very deep set.
Clarity of vision is something I was looking forward to – brighter colors – but never was I expecting the amazing results I have gotten so far. Glasses are added protection for the eyes, so no complaints.
Whatever you choose to do, I hope it goes well for you! 😉
Good to know it went well. Let there be light! I’m with you. When my turn comes, I’ll go with the simple fix and keep drug store reading glasses around.
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I can hardly wait to see if it translates into a difference in your art.
Thanks, Kathy. I will still need prescription, for distance.
I have had a bit of the same thought, AV, especially when it comes to post processing photos. Haven’t done much – nothing, really – with art since the first surgery as everything was wackadoodle. Now, things seems better, so I may attempt something in a day or two!
Glad it all went well!
Me, too, Fraggy!
Good to hear things are improving
Thanks, Graham!