CATARACTS ON MY EYES. TOO!!! :( - Page 3

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Yes! Another poster mentioned how your color perception will change after you have your cataracts taken care of. I didn't realize how color blind I was and how I see color vividly now! Also I find now I need sunglasses every time I'm outside. Light is blinding to me now. And about getting injections in your eyes...I have diabetic retinopathy and have to get treatments to my eyes every 3-4 months. Yep injections in my eyes. I have a terrific doctor and never feel a thing! It sounds worse than it actually is. At least I am able to keep my vision.

"Pure Michigan"

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

Thanks to everyone who replied. My fear is not quite as bad (kind of) and I'll proceed with making an appointment for 6-8 months and see how the cataracts have progressed.

My opthalmologist specializes in those and glaucoma and his surgery schedule stays booked.

eddyandme · ‎09-24-2011

Thanx @Trinity11 . Haven't tried any eyeshadow or mascara - just extra cautious, I guess.

Think I'm ready for shadow but leery of liner. Now that I know you've done it with no problems, I'm ready to try it.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@eddyandme wrote:
Thanx @Trinity11 . Haven't tried any eyeshadow or mascara - just extra cautious, I guess.

Think I'm ready for shadow but leery of liner. Now that I know you've done it with no problems, I'm ready to try it.

@eddyandme @Trinity11 I was more concerned with removing the eye makeup...any rubbing, etc.

eddyandme · ‎09-24-2011

@Shanus wrote:

@eddyandme wrote:
Thanx @Trinity11 . Haven't tried any eyeshadow or mascara - just extra cautious, I guess.

Think I'm ready for shadow but leery of liner. Now that I know you've done it with no problems, I'm ready to try it.
@eddyandme @Trinity11 I was more concerned with removing the eye makeup...any rubbing, etc.

Me too @Shanus - that's why I've stayed away from eye makeup. I'd still be very gentle...

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

It sounds worse than it is.

I had my cataracts done just before everything shut down for covid. It was easy peasy.

They numbed and dilated my eye with all kinds drops. Once in the surgery room, they gave me something to relax. I never felt a thing.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

@CalminHeart wrote:

It sounds worse than it is.

I had my cataracts done just before everything shut down for covid. It was easy peasy.

They numbed and dilated my eye with all kinds drops. Once in the surgery room, they gave me something to relax. I never felt a thing.

I also had a torn retina fixed once. They numbed my eye with drops and fixed it right in the the retina specialist's office. I didn't feel a thing.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I wore eye makeup a few days after the surgery but stayed away from mascara for about 2 weeks, afraid of sticking the wand in my eye.

eadu4 · ‎06-14-2011

@Shanus getting both my eyes done in September. I can't wait. Been wearing glasses then contacts for over 40 years. I want to be able to drive in the dark again. I have hated fall and winter trying to hurry up and get home before dark. I can't afford the full surgery $6,000 plus) but I can do the one which requires reading glasses 🤓 after and I'm fine with that. They sad I'll be wearing an eye patch short term and that's fine too. Since my job is all on a laptop reading and just seeing is my life. I'm praying and hoping for a good outcome. Reading everyone's stories here has been amazing and a huge help in understanding the surgery. Blessings for you and your DH and your vision journeys.