I had to look up that Versed IV. Sounds relaxingly interesting; probably good for that procedure.
Again, good luck. Sounds like you have a good doctor.
Again, good luck. Sounds like you have a good doctor.
My Wife's Cataracts
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I had the left done 3 years ago. Doc screwed up & I had to have a eye surgeon redo it 2 months later. Then had the right a year later, no problems. Have to wear glasses to drive but not to read.
jmr986
Member
Had both my eyes done in a little over a year. While they were zapping I had them also correct my vision. So I only need reading glasses now. Kept my street close on took about 20 minutes to replace the lens and correct my vision. Easiest surgery ever.
Hope all goes well.....
My vision improved so much I was glad to have the operations.
My vision improved so much I was glad to have the operations.
It was a non event for both of us--both eyes.
Sistema1927
US Veteran
I had both eyes done about 8-9 years ago. Ended up with 20/15 distance vision in the left, and 20/20 in the right after being in the 20/400 range and needing thick glasses.
Just saw the doctor earlier this week, and I have a significant secondary cataract on the left, and a bit on the right. on 12/6 I will have the left cleaned up with the YAG laser, and he will evaluate whether or not to do the right any time soon.
Just saw the doctor earlier this week, and I have a significant secondary cataract on the left, and a bit on the right. on 12/6 I will have the left cleaned up with the YAG laser, and he will evaluate whether or not to do the right any time soon.
Best way to describe cataract surgery is a cross between having a hole-saw spin in the eye and deposit beach sand after it finishes. 
But.... red dots and triangle shaped laser sights are now sharp and my vision is 20/20.
Had bifocals made to read music from 48" to 18" and a window to go from 18" to about 6". Wear a headset for closeup magnification.
Shooting snubs vs longer barreled firearms will be interesting with irons.
But.... red dots and triangle shaped laser sights are now sharp and my vision is 20/20.
Had bifocals made to read music from 48" to 18" and a window to go from 18" to about 6". Wear a headset for closeup magnification.
Shooting snubs vs longer barreled firearms will be interesting with irons.
CAJUNLAWYER
Member
Having the left eye done this Tuesday and the right eye done Dec 16th. Getting te regular lense as my astygisgm(???) is very little and I can live with readers-Plus I'm too cheap to pay for the super duper lenses which upon research can be somewhat of a **** shoot. For those I've talked to that had them, it is about a 50-50 vote as to whether they are worth it.
Only bad thing is that I will not be able to hunt over the Thanksgiving Holiday and ten there is the dead period for the split then the second surgery so it looks like I can't hunt until after Christmas. Bummer
Only bad thing is that I will not be able to hunt over the Thanksgiving Holiday and ten there is the dead period for the split then the second surgery so it looks like I can't hunt until after Christmas. Bummer
Wdbutcher97
Member
I had my cataracts removed in August. I never dreamed I'd ever be able to see this well again. It's amazing.
A PSA for us married guys.
Don't say to the Mrs, after cataract surgery, that you are no longer seeing Amber.
Don't say to the Mrs, after cataract surgery, that you are no longer seeing Amber.
Wdbutcher97
Member
I believe it was going to cost about $3000 per eye before I was on Medicare and I would have gladly paid it, but because of the COVID-19 mess I had to postpone the procedure. Now that I'm on Medicare I believe it will cost me less than $1000 for both eyes. I haven't got the final bill yet. Whether it would have been the $6000 or $1000, it's some of the best money I've ever spent.
I had both eyes done a few years ago
Amazing !
I think it is now the most common surgery done in the USA.
I recommend the laser option even if it costs some extra cash
Amazing !
I think it is now the most common surgery done in the USA.
I recommend the laser option even if it costs some extra cash
Targets Guy
US Veteran
I had both eyes done a month apart about two years ago. No problems. Nice to see full color again.
My older brother had his first one done, had a minor stroke and lost sight in that eye.
Glad I had mine done before that happened.
My older brother had his first one done, had a minor stroke and lost sight in that eye.
Glad I had mine done before that happened.
All the best from Texas.
OP
My wife has an appointment on January 10 to get her right eye cataract surgery done.
We've already picked up the eye drops for before and after.
We're both apprehensive but have been talking about how she'll be able to see way better than ever before.
We've already picked up the eye drops for before and after.
We're both apprehensive but have been talking about how she'll be able to see way better than ever before.
johnjohn
Member
My wife had the "super duper" lenses for about 10 yrs. now and no longer has to wear glasses. Getting mine done after hunting season, I'm getting whatever Medicare will pay for.
Sistema1927
US Veteran
I mentioned back in post #26 that I was having secondary cataracts removed. Both done, two weeks apart. Procedure was less than 5 minutes per eye with a pulsing laser. Eye drops 4x a day for 2 weeks each.
I had a little irritation, like grit in my eye, for a few hours after, and am now seeing even better than after the original cataract surgery.
I had a little irritation, like grit in my eye, for a few hours after, and am now seeing even better than after the original cataract surgery.
OP
My wife's cataract surgery went well. They got her in and out quickly and were very professional and friendly. She left with what they call an eye shield.
We weren't sure what we'd feel like doing afterwards but we had our gym bags packed anyway.
She felt like walking and I felt like lifting so after they released her, we went straight to the gym.
While she walked the indoor track, I lifted. I felt pretty strong and got a good workout.
All she had to eat was a handful of nuts and a protein drink on the way to the gym.
We decided to order a pizza from the Purple Cow and picked it up on the way home.
Tomorrow's the follow up visit and we'll probably head back to the gym for spin class.
We weren't sure what we'd feel like doing afterwards but we had our gym bags packed anyway.
She felt like walking and I felt like lifting so after they released her, we went straight to the gym.
While she walked the indoor track, I lifted. I felt pretty strong and got a good workout.
All she had to eat was a handful of nuts and a protein drink on the way to the gym.
We decided to order a pizza from the Purple Cow and picked it up on the way home.
Tomorrow's the follow up visit and we'll probably head back to the gym for spin class.
I had both eyes done with trifocal lenses inserted acouple of years ago. Of all the knee surgeries, hand surgeries, cancer surgeries, hernia surgerties etc I can say that these eye jobs were easy peasy. no pain before during or after.
Prayers for Lisa's full, complete and pain free recovery
For me it was bright colors, sharp contrast and no glasses. I was 20/40 and 20/60. Now I'm 20/30 inn both eyes. Things never looked so good!
Prayers for Lisa's full, complete and pain free recovery
For me it was bright colors, sharp contrast and no glasses. I was 20/40 and 20/60. Now I'm 20/30 inn both eyes. Things never looked so good!
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Wayne, had my left eye done last year. Wow!! What a difference!! Heck, it was so much better that I was ready to have the right eye done, too, but the doctor said I didn't need that one done for a while yet.
Glad things went well for Lisa. Yep, the ol' eye shield is standard operating procedure. She'll have to do the eye drops for a while, but no biggie. Again, glad things went well.
Glad things went well for Lisa. Yep, the ol' eye shield is standard operating procedure. She'll have to do the eye drops for a while, but no biggie. Again, glad things went well.
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