Cataract PSA

Discussion in 'Fred's Barcalounge' started by Synchro, Mar 17, 2019.

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  1. emitex

    emitex Synchromatic

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    Thanks Sonny. Yes, this topic was very helpful an encouraging. :- )
     
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  2. Synchro

    Synchro The artist formerly known as: Synchro Staff Member

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    If your experiences are anything like mine, you’ll find that your outlook will, literally, brighten.
     
    Synchro, Apr 10, 2019
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  3. Charlie westside

    Charlie westside Country Gent

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    After reading your message I made an appointment to have my eyes checked this Friday. Thank you for bringing awareness to all of us.
     
    Charlie westside, Apr 10, 2019
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  4. Synchro

    Synchro The artist formerly known as: Synchro Staff Member

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    Good on ya, mate!

    Hey, it’s a small price to pay and there’s no reason to put up with cataracts if you can have them treated.
     
    Synchro, Apr 11, 2019
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  5. MrAstro

    MrAstro Gretschie

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    That's great news!
     
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  6. Synchro

    Synchro The artist formerly known as: Synchro Staff Member

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    The news is even better. This morning, I put my contact lens for reading in my recently repaired eye and it works splendidly. No discomfort, no worries.
     
    Synchro, Apr 11, 2019
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  7. mrfixitmi

    mrfixitmi Synchromatic

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    Synchro I am so happy for you. The hidden surprise is that with a low prescription, the contact will be lower price, shorter time for delivery, becasue it will be "open stock", and you are able to wear a contact after surgery.

    One of my unfounded fears was having the surgery and still need reading glasses. I am so happy for you, thanks for sharing "your insight"...pun intended.
     
    mrfixitmi, Apr 11, 2019
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  8. dafreeze

    dafreeze Friend of Fred

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    Outstanding!

    Nice to be able to see all obstacles in your way
     
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  9. Lizardkinged

    Lizardkinged Friend of Fred

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    Honestly even at 32 with all the long nights, the lack of eye-pro in many cases... I just need to get to an eye-doctor for my overall eye health...

    I'm an idiot... I have... had... 20/10 vision which as a young man I'd decided I'd never need to this and that. Time to get in and SEE whats up.
     
    Lizardkinged, Apr 11, 2019
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  10. Synchro

    Synchro The artist formerly known as: Synchro Staff Member

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    I actually tried a contact in my left eye today, and it went well, although I did want to take it out after about four hours. Baby steps.
     
    Synchro, Apr 11, 2019
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  11. mrfixitmi

    mrfixitmi Synchromatic

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    Four hours is a great start. You are going about it correctly. It took me about five days to go to a typical 12 hour period. Two weeks later I had to travel for work. After the flight was delayed one hour at a time, by the time I got home it was in for 23 hours...I had no issues. I don't recommend 23 hours for anyone, but it did happen, and I had no issues.
     
    mrfixitmi, Apr 12, 2019
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  12. Synchro

    Synchro The artist formerly known as: Synchro Staff Member

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    It’s amazing, the degree to which I am seeing more clearly. I’m anxious to get the other eye done.
     
    Synchro, Apr 12, 2019
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  13. dafreeze

    dafreeze Friend of Fred

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    Mom had cataracts removed and lenses installed 2 years ago. Like new eyes. She needs 1x for reading and that’s it.
     
    dafreeze, Apr 12, 2019
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  14. Synchro

    Synchro The artist formerly known as: Synchro Staff Member

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    An update:

    On Tuesday last, I had my right eye done. It was a breeze, probably more so than the left eye. My recovery seems speedier too. By the next morning, I could see fine detail and had 20/25 vision. I haven’t been tested since that second day, but my impression is that I’m 20/20, both eyes. Colors are brighter and my distance vision is crisp. I use a contact in one eye for reading, but can even read without it, albeit with a bit of effort and concentration. I’m actually typing this on the iPad without any reading lens/glasses, etc. Not bad for a 64 year old set of eyes. :)

    All I can say is that if any of you find yourself facing cataract surgery, do not feel daunted. It’s not much different from a trip to the dentist, and the potential payoffs are incredible.
     
    Synchro, May 24, 2019
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  15. emitex

    emitex Synchromatic

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    Thanks for the update Synchro. :- ) Having my right eye done a month ago, my results weren't 100%, but the results were much better than not doing the surgery. I'll need my other eye done down the line, but at this time I'm 20/20 too, so MD said to wait. I only need non-prescription over-the-counter reading glasses. Glad to hear the latest from you. Super pleased all is going well. :- )
     
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  16. Synchro

    Synchro The artist formerly known as: Synchro Staff Member

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    You may find that things improve with time. Overall, my left eye is much better than pre-surgery, but there are days when it is not at its best. As the weeks have worn on, it’s gotten better overall, but it’s much improved. Pre-surgery, I was pretty much legally blind in that eye and now it’s 20/25 and occasionally 20/20 or better. I actually read 20/15 with it, three weeks ago.

    Anyhow, my point is that there are variations and my left eye changes a bit. I’ve had a retinal exam and the health of the eye is excellent, healthy intraocular pressures, etc. but it’s not quite as good as the right eye.
     
    Synchro, May 24, 2019
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  17. Sabato

    Sabato Synchromatic

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    Last December I suddenly could not read well with my right eye. After reading this thread I was concerned. I had also noticed that my distance vision had changed in both eyes. A trip to the eye doctor provided mental relief. My visual acuity changed. Left eye distance a little worse, right eye distance 20/20 at the cost of poorer close-up vision. Now (thanks to Zenni Optical) I have new distance glasses and new reading glasses and a clean-bill of (eye) health! I've also been using the reading glasses to play guitar.
     
    Sabato, Aug 12, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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  18. Synchro

    Synchro The artist formerly known as: Synchro Staff Member

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    It's been 4+ months since I had my left eye done and 3+ months since the right. It's been great.
     
    Synchro, Aug 12, 2019 at 11:19 PM
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  19. drmilktruck

    drmilktruck Gretschified

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    My wife had cataract surgery yesterday. Everything went well.
     
    drmilktruck, Aug 13, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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  20. Sabato

    Sabato Synchromatic

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    I speculated that I had macular degeneration, but the Doc assured me not, to my great relief.
     
    Sabato, Aug 13, 2019 at 6:54 AM
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