Has anyone had this done? My eye Dr. found a small cataract in my right eye on my last visit. It has grown to the point that it is interfering with my vision. I can't see to shoot either. I have made an appointment to see him to start the process of getting it corrected. Have any of you had this done? I know that in the grand scheme of things that it is pretty minor surgery but would like to hear how it went for any of you who have experienced it.
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Cataract Surgery
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Right eye in 2002. Went from seeing a white paper but not the words on it to being able to drive without glasses.
After prepping for surgery (I.V., etc) I was out and back to recovery inexactly 15 minutes. They give you a feel good shot, but could see and hear throughout.
Over night with an eye-patch, then back for checkup. No problems.
Learned to drive with the good eye and still read with the old eye (near-sighted). No glasses needed since then.
The eye doctors are getting rich from the process, you should help them out.
After prepping for surgery (I.V., etc) I was out and back to recovery inexactly 15 minutes. They give you a feel good shot, but could see and hear throughout.
Over night with an eye-patch, then back for checkup. No problems.
Learned to drive with the good eye and still read with the old eye (near-sighted). No glasses needed since then.
The eye doctors are getting rich from the process, you should help them out.
Had both eyes done about 2 years ago - best thing I ever did as far as improving my vision. I was very nearsighted since a teen (now 62) - now I have 20/20 R and 20/40 left (intentionally for better near vision.) No glasses (except reading.) It's amazing to sit on the deck and watch a bee go from flower to flower from 25 yards.
The surgery is pretty straightforward these days - my surgeon has done literally thousands of them - probably 25/week. Takes about 10-15 minutes although the prep time is an hour or so. I opted for the "Crystal Lens" which is supposedly more adaptive than the regular implant - insurance won't pay for a premium lens like this, so that's a consideration - there's a lot of info online.
My shooting has definitely improved, but now I think it's more coffee jitters than eyesight for my mediocre range performance.
If you have a good, experienced surgeon, you should be fine - good luck!
The surgery is pretty straightforward these days - my surgeon has done literally thousands of them - probably 25/week. Takes about 10-15 minutes although the prep time is an hour or so. I opted for the "Crystal Lens" which is supposedly more adaptive than the regular implant - insurance won't pay for a premium lens like this, so that's a consideration - there's a lot of info online.
My shooting has definitely improved, but now I think it's more coffee jitters than eyesight for my mediocre range performance.
If you have a good, experienced surgeon, you should be fine - good luck!
I had Cataract Surgery dun on both eyes in November and December of 2009. Doctors wull not do the surgery until the eye are "RIPE".
My surgery consisted of him making an extremely small slit in the eye, removing the focasing part and replacing it with a new one.
I didn't know I was so blind until it was over...
My surgery consisted of him making an extremely small slit in the eye, removing the focasing part and replacing it with a new one.
I didn't know I was so blind until it was over...
rhmc24
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Had both eyes done about 2 years apart some 15 years ago. Major improvement. Now no nite vision problem. Don't have to have glasses to read. I recommend it.
hobby-gunsmith
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trust in the Lord and you will be fine. You and your family will be in my prayers.
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My experience as far as the cataract SX goes is similar to the others posting before. BUT i had very significant astigmatism in both eyes and "while I was there", a perilimbal keratoplasty was done. The left eye is now 20/15 and the right 20/20. Best vision I have ever had. However the devil is in the details. I have residual corneal edema in my right eye that requires 2-4X a day application of hypertonic sodium chloride to "dry up" the edema. The only other thing that can be done now is an endothelial transplant and that is not w/out risk. Plus with my excellent vision, no one in thier right mind would take the risk. I don't think my Doc did anything wrong, just sometimes there is a less than optimal outcome.
My left eye keeps trying to "take over" so when shooting, I have to think rather than follow instinct when lining up on the target.
My left eye keeps trying to "take over" so when shooting, I have to think rather than follow instinct when lining up on the target.
caseydog
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The newest lenses for this procedure are astounding , even if there is an upcharge for the latest dual vision lens if your surgeon recommends it - probably money well spent.
I haven't had to have the surgery yet , but several friends who have say that their vision is better than their natural vision 20 years ago. One friend who has worn some pretty heavy duty glasses since childhood now only needs readers for the morning paper.
So if you have a good surgeon the hardware is up to the task.
Ray
I haven't had to have the surgery yet , but several friends who have say that their vision is better than their natural vision 20 years ago. One friend who has worn some pretty heavy duty glasses since childhood now only needs readers for the morning paper.
So if you have a good surgeon the hardware is up to the task.
Ray
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had both eyes done on may18. things brightened up a lot. still have to wear glasses for up close. didn't want to spend the money for the upgraded lens. also have astigmatism. did general anasthesia due to other medical issues. prep time takes a while but the procedure time is short. research all possible drs. in your area and pick one that does this on a regular basis,like every week, and make sure they are using latest techniques.
I had my left eye done in March and the right in April. I had worn glasses for 55 years. I can now read the paper without any glasses. I chose the multifocal lenses and highly recommend it.
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have had both of mine done....don't hesitate,do it!quick,easy,painless...perfect vision for me...no more glasses or contacts...it's like a miracle
MPSGT
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Had both eyes done last year. No longer use glasses for distance vision (20X20 both eyes) but need cheaters (magnafiers) to read. I'm 63 and have used glasses since 8 years old. For me it was great.
Had my right eye done 6 wks ago and my left eye 4 wks ago. I was able to use the newer multi-focal lenses that focus from approx. 14 in. to infinity. The upshot is I do not wear glasses at all. I can both see the front sight and the target at the same time. I also did not realize how bad my vision had gotten until half my right eye "clouded" over. When I went to the MD eye doctor he told me that I had the cataracts{fast growing} of a younger person and would be a perfect candidate for the better lenses. The upshot is, THEY REALLY WORK. I cannot tell you how pleased I am and how easy the surgery and recovery have been. At 60 my next task is getting hearing aids. The eyes were more important to me , but the rest of the family thinks hearing aids would be better for them. Oh well, all my best, Joe.
Doc TH
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This procedure is a tremendous improvement in the quality of life of folks with cataracts. At the level of vision you describe in your affected eye, you should go ahead with the procedure. As some prior posters have said, the difference is dramatic, and there are very, very few poor outcomes today.
Interestingly, the initial studies on plastic lenses as replacement for lenses w. cataracts was done in England, after a British eye surgeon in WWII noticed that in pilots who had penetrating eye injuries from perspex (British term for plexiglass), there was no inflammation resulting from the presence of perspex in the eye. This led to the concept that the material could be placed in the eye with little danger of inflammation or "rejection", and the rest, as they say, is history.
This procedure is a tremendous improvement in the quality of life of folks with cataracts. At the level of vision you describe in your affected eye, you should go ahead with the procedure. As some prior posters have said, the difference is dramatic, and there are very, very few poor outcomes today.
Interestingly, the initial studies on plastic lenses as replacement for lenses w. cataracts was done in England, after a British eye surgeon in WWII noticed that in pilots who had penetrating eye injuries from perspex (British term for plexiglass), there was no inflammation resulting from the presence of perspex in the eye. This led to the concept that the material could be placed in the eye with little danger of inflammation or "rejection", and the rest, as they say, is history.
LVSteve
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I had both my eyes done before I was 30. I was born with the damned things. At both times I was deemed far too young for the intra ocular lenses so I have had to make do with gas permeable contacts. Even in the 80's the implants were known for picking up proteins and going foggy. I would dearly love the implants but the eye doctors have been less than convincing when discussing the subject. This probably because the lens capsules in my eyes have been needled (1960's technology, don't ask unless you WANT to throw up) or lasered when the capsules thickened after the natural lens was removed.
As I said earlier in this thread, I am very happy with my surgery also. The one thing to look out for (and be aware of the possibility) is that about 25% or so of patients develop what's sometimes called a "secondary cataract" within a few months of the original surgery - I did (both eyes ultimately.) You'll be able to tell something is wrong as it looks like your looking through wrinkled cellophane although it actually the rear (posterior) part of the capsule that held the original natural lens in place losing its rigidity. It's an easy laser fix - takes 5 minutes. If you google "posterior capsulotomy" and/or "YAG laser" it will tell you all you need to know.
Best to be aware of all the possibilities and again - best of luck!
Best to be aware of all the possibilities and again - best of luck!
Uncle Larry
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I just had my left eye done last Wednesday; I originally had opted for the multi focal lens(es), but my surgeon decided my left eye was not a candidate for that particular lens, so we went with a toric iol to correct the severe astigmatism...bottom line for me is that after next weeks surgery on my right eye (standard lens), I'll still need reader/mid length glasses, but the change in brightness and the use of a far lower strength prescription is a welcome change.
The surgery was very easy, quick and painless. Recovery has been no problem (unless you want to count having great distance vision in one eye and cruddy vision in the other temporarily
)...My wife still claims I'm blind as a bat, but I haven't any problems staying on the sidewalk when I'm driving .
All in all, I'd recommend getting your cataracts removed when your Ophthalmologist recommends it..the differences/benefits are well worth it
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The surgery was very easy, quick and painless. Recovery has been no problem (unless you want to count having great distance vision in one eye and cruddy vision in the other temporarily
)...My wife still claims I'm blind as a bat, but I haven't any problems staying on the sidewalk when I'm driving .All in all, I'd recommend getting your cataracts removed when your Ophthalmologist recommends it..the differences/benefits are well worth it
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