Just Had Cataract Surgery, Similar Experiences?

[agnosticpipe]

Well finally at 77 years old my eyesight couldn't be fixed with glasses. So I went ahead and had cataract surgery done. A Pretty simple process, no pain, in and out in about an hour. Had a patch for about 4 hours, then I got to remove it and enjoy some lovely blurry and double vision that decreased over the next 12 hours or so. Man, what a difference! Not only are things much clearer, but after the first one was done, I could compare it to the untreated eye, and noticed a big color difference. Old vision was quite yellow, new vision is clear and white. Should have had this done a couple of years ago! Any of you had a similar experience?

 

[warren99]

I’ve had two—the first one at 35 and the second in my 60’s. Both went well. Glad yours went well..

 

[huntertrw]

Agnosticpipe:

Good to read that your experience was positive!

As I wrote in another recent thread concerning cataract-surgery, I've wore glasses since the seventh grade and was both near- and farsighted, with astigmatism thrown in on top of that. In a nutshell, I couldn't see well at all...

I had the surgery on my right eye just over one year ago and the implant lens corrects for distance vision. As you noted, the difference is simply remarkable! Bright, sharp, full-color vision that is almost surreal compared to what I was used to. Interestingly, my brain reconciles the corrected vision in that eye with the uncorrected vision in my left, freeing me from the need for corrective lenses except for reading (I use a pair of dollar-store cheaters) so much so that when I renewed my Driver's License this year I passed the vision test without glasses!

This week I will have my left eye checked to see if its cataract has progressed to the point where insurance will pay for its removal. If so, then I will have it corrected for close vision and will be free from glasses for the rest of my life.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Good to hear; you're doing well.

About five years ago, my left eye was getting cloudy, and had the surgery. No problems at all, and I was so excited I wanted to get the right eye done, but the Doc told me to cool it.

Just in the last few months, even with a new prescription and pair of specs, my left eye is a bit fuzzy. The vision that is!

I've had vision correction since about 12. In my 20's to 40's I wore contacts, mostly the hard type as soft lenses weren't available back then in the Dark Ages.

I have some hope that the new prescription is off, but need to find a good way to check, as the original exam and prescription was worse and they had to do it over. Don't trust them to make a third prescription.

 

[kcghost]

My wife had it done when she was 72 and claims her vision has been completely restored. I simple surgery that is worth every penny of its cost!!

 

[OzPiper]

Well finally at 77 years old my eyesight couldn't be fixed with glasses. So I went ahead and had cataract surgery done. A Pretty simple process, no pain, in and out in about an hour. Had a patch for about 4 hours, then I got to remove it and enjoy some lovely blurry and double vision that decreased over the next 12 hours or so. Man, what a difference! Not only are things much clearer, but after the first one was done, I could compare it to the untreated eye, and noticed a big color difference. Old vision was quite yellow, new vision is clear and white. Should have had this done a couple of years ago! Any of you had a similar experience?

Just had my first a month ago.
Very similar experience to yours.
Waiting on the 2nd to be scheduled. Can’t come soon enough.

 

[BingBong]

When I was being diagnosed with pigment dispersion several years ago, I mentioned that my eyesight had actually improved over a fairly short period prior. The consultant smiled and she told me it wasn't too unusual at my age - usually, it meant that I would get cataracts. Well thanks, honey.

So far, no sign. Phew.

 

[tbradsim1]

Yep Orley had it a while back, wife drive me home at that time they did both eyes the same day, it was like I was looking at a new world, colors bright, details so crisp, I’m glad you had it done!

 

[Uguccione]

Any of you had a similar experience?

I hope I never need them; I have trouble even putting in eye drops, let alone having my eyes operated on.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I hope I never need them; I have trouble even putting in eye drops, let alone having my eyes operated on.

You'd be "asleep", wouldn't feel a thing. I haven't needed eyedrops as a result of my operation.