Cataract surgery, observations at 24 hours

[65-2x2]

I had mine done around ten years ago. Being a dyed in the wool tightwad, I did not spring for the "premium' lenses, that eliminated the need for glasses for reading. (of course insurance didn't cover it) While the procedure did improve my distance vision dramatically, it also nixed my ability to read print without glasses. If I had it to do over, I would have come up with the extra $5,000.00. However, one of the "dollar" stores sells readers for a buck fifty, so I have pairs of them all over the house.

My experience with the procedure was that the worst part was the regiment of the eye drops that went on for weeks if I remember right.

 

[65-2x2]

I am probably going to have to have that done in 2 or 3 years. Like you, the idea of slicing, needle sticking, suction, and laser cutting on my eyes kinda creeps me out.

My advice to you is that you DO NOT watch the videos of the procedure or you will run out of the room screaming. The surgery is quick, painless and you are doped up, so there is nothing to fret over.

 

[Phenix]

My advice to you is that you DO NOT watch the videos of the procedure or you will run out of the room screaming. The surgery is quick, painless and you are doped up, so there is nothing to fret over.

Will keep that in mind. Thanx.

 

[VaTom]

Had mine done about a year ago. Bright sunlight bothered me more than usual for a few months afterwards but I wear sunglasses out side anyway. Easy peasy compared to the macular hole ( retina) repair recovery on both eyes years 3 years ago. Surgery easy but recovery not so much. Great surgeon! Eyes are great now. Still see the retina surgeon every 6 months for check up.

 

[s&wchad]

Recently had cataract surgery: Left eye on June 30th, right eye on July 14th. The procedures were a piece of cake. I'm still doing drops in my right eye because of some irritation, but my distance vision is 20:20. Each procedure took about 10 minutes.

I paid $3600 for the Vivity lenses. Distance down to 2' is excellent. I'm using 1X cheaters for close up fine print, but I don't need to wear glasses while driving. I was putting it off, but my Ophthalmologist gave good advice and did a great job!

If you need it, do it.

 

[Golddollar]

I had mine done around ten years ago. Being a dyed in the wool tightwad, I did not spring for the "premium' lenses, that eliminated the need for glasses for reading. (of course insurance didn't cover it) While the procedure did improve my distance vision dramatically, it also nixed my ability to read print without glasses. If I had it to do over, I would have come up with the extra $5,000.00. However, one of the "dollar" stores sells readers for a buck fifty, so I have pairs of them all over the house.

My experience with the procedure was that the worst part was the regiment of the eye drops that went on for weeks if I remember right.

I had the same experience when I had my cataract surgeries. I had to go about 7 months between surgeries because my regular ophthalmologist retired shortly after my first surgery. Luckily I was able to go to the ophthalmology practice in Gettysburg that had been taking care of my aunt and uncle. That practice took care of my other eye.

I didn't get the enhanced lens either. I have readers in both cars, all of my coats and all over the house. Best move I could have made. Just no longer having the huge haloes from the headlights of oncoming cars at night is such a blessing.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I have had 2 cataract surgeries and 2 secondary cataract surgeries.

If I could afford it I would have them done again just for the Versed and light show experience.

 

[LVSteve]

I had my first cataract op as a child in the 60s...with 60s technology. The other eye was done in the late 80s. Much easier, but still not as slick as today's methods. Implants were not a thing in the 60s and in the 80s I was told I was too you to get one because the implant would slowly pickup proteins and we'd be back to square one. I required the lens capsule to be holed some months after the inital op as it starts to thicken without a lens in there. The 80s eye was done with a laser. The 60s technique was called a "sticking", and we don't need to enquire further as to why it was called that.