Cataracts

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maltrab

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How many of our members have had cataracts done, I had my first one done about 5 years ago and what a change it made to that eye, I am needing the other eye done but before I can have the cataract sorted I need eye surgery to lift and turn the eyelid out, which I hope will be soon.

If you have had a cataract done how was your experience
 
My Aunt had hers done last years, they used a spray to numb the eye and it was done and dusted within a few minutes. She's delighted with the results.
 
Pearl said:
My Aunt had hers done last years, they used a spray to numb the eye and it was done and dusted within a few minutes. She's delighted with the results.
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Yes the process is very quick, I had drops to numb the eye, then taken to theatre, it took me longer to get on and off the table than it took to do the surgery
 
My mum had hers done a few years before she passed away and honestly post op it was like when Father Jack sobers up in one of the Father Ted episodes . With all the cloudiness gone and clear vision she was pointing at things and just like Jack and shouting what it was just like him "Chair !" "Carpet!" " Door" stopped short of Jack uttering "Gobs£$te !" :)
 
Sorry to diversify but this thread reminds me that we of a certain age are only capable of one topic of discussion; our health! or lack of it.
I live in a very small terrace, we're regarded as the dead centre of the town we live in (as in we're all of that certain age, only one way out).
Myself and three or four of my 80 year old neigbours can regularly be found outside nattering about such rivetting topics as our blood pressure, the size of Freds catheter bag, that ALL of our knees need replacing, that bloody arthritus etc. etc.
 
My Great Uncle had them in the 1980s & had to give up driving because of them, I think his doctor restricted him to daylight driving but he decided to hand his licence in because he thought his eyesight would keep getting worse.
 
RickAns said:
I know people who have had it done with great results. I'm still too hesitant (or chicken) to take the plunge. Wish you the best with yours.


This had me think of the hilarious scene with Father Jack and his 'pet brick' shouting "I love my brick!"
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I found it less stressful than going to the dentist, the only issue I found was the eye drop routine afterwards that last for about 6 weeks, I had 3 different drops some 4 times a day, one was 3 times a day dropping to twice a day after 2 weeks, the 3rd drop was twice a day for two week, but the immediate difference was amazing, with colours and clarity all coming back, it was like going from black and white TV to colour.
You don't feel or see anything during the process and takes about 10 minutes, well worth it Rick if yours need doing.
 
RickAns said:
I know people who have had it done with great results. I'm still too hesitant (or chicken) to take the plunge. Wish you the best with yours.
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Just bite the bullet and have it done! Seriously, there's nothing to it, aside from the eyedrops routine post-op, and that's not forever. I had both eyes done about a year ago, and got new glasses with the first pair of thin lenses since I had to start wearing coke bottle bottoms when I was seven years old. The anesthetic just makes you very relaxed, but not asleep. The worst part of it is sitting in pre-op waiting for the OR to be available.

You'll be amazed at how much more light and color enters your eyes.
 
Thanks for the positive confirmation Marianna and Terry, that helps a lot. Thankfully I do not have a cataract problem as of yet, was more interested in it for the vision correction. Did not realize the eye drop routine was so involved. Good thing I do not mind putting in drops. Guess my biggest fear is having a big sneeze at the worst possible moment. Sounds like the anesthetic would prevent that and I would definitely share the concern with the doctor / surgeon beforehand. Maybe someday.
 
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