Cataract Surgery

[OldLincoln]

Well, in 20 minutes I take my wife in for cataract surgery on one eye, the other next week. She is very nearsighted and almost cannot be fitted for contacts or glasses anymore so it's time. The doc was pleased for her that she finally will be able to see distances without glasses. He says she'll be able to see immediately after the surgery and wont have a bandage or patch, etc., just antibiotic drops for a week.

I've been reminiscing about all the years of "Ouch, I got something under my contact!" and "I can't see it, describe it to me." Vision is a precious thing and we anticipate good things today.

[getsome]

Good luck to her...It's amazing what Opthamologists can do with lasers now... I had Lasik surgery several years ago and that is amazing...It only took a few minutes and never hurt a bit..Several days of antibiotic drops that sting a little and after 10 days all is good....

[Armybrat]

Best wishes for a comfortable & speedy recovery.

Now she's gonna see how many guns you really have. ;)

[HDoc]

Good luck to her...It's amazing what Opthamologists can do with lasers now... I had Lasik surgery several years ago and that is amazing...It only took a few minutes and never hurt a bit..Several days of antibiotic drops that sting a little and after 10 days all is good....

Cataract removal is not laser surgery. Involves removing the eye's lens and replacing it.
Much more intensive, but there is no alternative.

[Ol'coot]

Best wishes for a successful surgery and quick recovery. Cataracts run in both sides of my family and I had them earlier than most at age 54 and have surgery on both eyes. The difference in vision clarity was immediate and I would have mostly likely been legally blind in both eyes by now if not for the surgery. Because of my age they did not place corrective lens in my eyes and I am still near sighted as I have been most of my adult life. My vision is 20/20 with glasses and single power corrective lens . I am now beginning to need bi-focals and expect that I will get them next time I get glasses

[JFootin]

Wishing her the best results.

[TheTman]

Best of luck to her Old Lincoln, I know a few people that went thru that and it really helped them. Some were able to get rid of their glasses. Everyone could see things much better after the surgery.

[O'Dell]

Good luck to her Lincoln. I had both lenses replaced two years ago. It was the best move I ever made. I have needed reading glasses [distance was no problem] for fifteen years. Now I have 20-20 and no more glasses. Vickie had the same thing done last year with the same success. She'll be fine and I guarantee she'll love it.

[OldLincoln]

Thanks everyone for your support. You are truly family.

This stuff is great! We're back home and she can see like never before. Both the clarity of light getting into her eye making everything brighter and the vision itself seeing stuff without glasses.

The procedure is relatively simple (for us to say), They cut a tiny slit on the side of the lens pocket, pull out the old cloudy lens, and put in the new one. Used to be they had to put in a stitch to close the flap but now they fold the new lens in half then unfold it in the eye. Other than a calming sedative, no real meds. Actual surgery takes about 15 minutes and the other 3.5 hrs are paperwork and waiting.

After she has both eyes done and doing okay, I'll see the same doc to see if I'm a candidate. I wear glasses and my vision is just okay, but I need powerful lights to read anymore, like I'm looking through dirty glasses.

[O'Dell]

Thanks everyone for your support. You are truly family.

This stuff is great! We're back home and she can see like never before. Both the clarity of light getting into her eye making everything brighter and the vision itself seeing stuff without glasses.

The procedure is relatively simple (for us to say), They cut a tiny slit on the side of the lens pocket, pull out the old cloudy lens, and put in the new one. Used to be they had to put in a stitch to close the flap but now they fold the new lens in half then unfold it in the eye. Other than a calming sedative, no real meds. Actual surgery takes about 15 minutes and the other 3.5 hrs are paperwork and waiting.

After she has both eyes done and doing okay, I'll see the same doc to see if I'm a candidate. I wear glasses and my vision is just okay, but I need powerful lights to read anymore, like I'm looking through dirty glasses.

Great news. Go ahead and do it - you'll never be sorry. The hardest part of the whole procedure for me was the drops for thirty days afterwards.

[jocko]

I had RK done about 30 years ago. Helpedmy vision alot but oh my the night time driving is just a no-no. That was before laser surgery which is far better..

[OldLincoln]

I don't know what technique the doc uses but it is different than that of several years ago. Doc said the new lens and equipment make it much better. Of course 10 years from now it will be improved even more - unless Obamacare sticks around.

[Rainman48314]

Well, in 20 minutes I take my wife in for cataract surgery on one eye, the other next week. She is very nearsighted and almost cannot be fitted for contacts or glasses anymore so it's time. The doc was pleased for her that she finally will be able to see distances without glasses. He says she'll be able to see immediately after the surgery and wont have a bandage or patch, etc., just antibiotic drops for a week.

I've been reminiscing about all the years of "Ouch, I got something under my contact!" and "I can't see it, describe it to me." Vision is a precious thing and we anticipate good things today.Best of luck. I have early cataracts myself and surgery may come in a few months or several years. The Doc couldn't say. I'm pushing towards 62 and wear bifocal contacts which work pretty well. They aren't the greatest in dimly lit gun ranges but the results are good enough for social work.

[Russ]

We are all very blessed to live in a Country that has amazing medical care. Our son had brain surgery last year and I can't imagine what the outcome would have been if we lived just 50 years earlier.

Old Lincoln I am happy for your wife and I hope she has a full and fast recovery.

Thank you for your wisdom. I have learned much from you.

Russ

[OldLincoln]

Thanks to all you folks. Wife is still all smiles (makes me want whatever they gave her!). And a special thanks to you Russ, very nice words.

[MikeyKahr]

Praying recovery goes well OL. Get that apron on and roll up your sleeves and cater to your princess!

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[OldLincoln]

That I do, Mikey, that I do. Check up this morning went well and she is still amazed at how bright and clear things are. Doc said I'm not a candidate as my eyes are still too good. Disappointed but expected that.

[MW surveyor]

Don't be too disappointed, sir. There is still some small risk, even with Phacoemulsification.


Dang, I'm gonna have to look that one up!

Good to hear that all is well with the wife Old Lincoln. Be careful of how much you do while she's recuperating. Will expect the same all of the time. Don't ask me how I know.

[MW surveyor]

Thanks! That was interesting.

[jocko]

Don't be too disappointed, sir. There is still some small risk, even with Phacoemulsification.

If I came up to a nice looking blond gal and said u have nice PHACOEMULSFICATION. would I stand a chance of getting slapped or laided:banplease:

[JFootin]

Many years ago, I had a roommate in a 3 bedroom apartment who was an Italian from New Jersey, one of the best amateur tennis players in Atlanta, and a skirt chaser par excellence. I had a nickname for him: Vinnie Testosteroni, because he was such a total alpha male.

[OldLincoln]

A lifetime buddy told me the story of his initial foray into speaking Spanish. His and his Uncles family's were at a Mexican restaurant when his cousin tells him what to order in Spanish to show off to the cute waitress. He said exactly what he was told and got a vigorous slap in the face and the waitress stormed off really ticked off.

His cousin got a big laugh and everybody else was stunned not knowing what was said but knew it was something bad. The manager came out and was told the story so he saw the innocence and waited on them.

Funny, I heard that story over 45 years ago and I remember it so well. Now if I only remembered what we had for dinner. Yup, the first hundred were definitely better.

[muggsy]

Great news. Go ahead and do it - you'll never be sorry. The hardest part of the whole procedure for me was the drops for thirty days afterwards.

Linc,
When they replace the lenses one lens corrects for near and the other for far. If you are right handed make sure that the right lens corrects for near. In that way you will be able to see your front sight in sharp clear focus at arms length. Discuss this with your doctor.

[OldLincoln]

Well, they are doing both her eyes for distance as she is otherwise extremely nearsighted. She got the one eye done and is amazed at the brilliant colors of everything and can see distance pretty well. Then she breaks an ankle, has surgery to repair that and put a plate in and has to wait for the other eye. So her vision is out of wack for now, but she is healing and then will get the other done and be fine.

[ltxi]

Linc,
When they replace the lenses one lens corrects for near and the other for far. If you are right handed make sure that the right lens corrects for near. In that way you will be able to see your front sight in sharp clear focus at arms length. Discuss this with your doctor.

Monocular vision is not for everyone. It's a blessing if you can handle it. If not, it can be a curse. If you weren't born with it I would seriously suggest making sure before doing anything permanent.