Cataract surgery - Page 2

stuyvesant · ‎05-15-2010

I had both my eyes done too several years ago. The first eye was very serious, multiple cataracts, my doctor said I had baby cataracts growing on top of cataracts, it had to be done right away! I went in thinking I needed glasses.

So a date was set. I was nervous but I knew it's a routine procedure and a lot of people go through it. I decided not to think or brood about it.

But the day arrives and you're sitting there and it's going to happen and you have to think about it. It did seep into my mind that everybody in the waiting room was there pretty much for the same thing. That somehow helped.

I will say it's the easiest unpleasant experience you will probably go through, and the results are almost miraculous.

There's no pain. No unsightly cuts or wounds that have to be dealt with. (Three different kind of drops though for several weeks.) You walked in, you''ll walk out.

They know exactly what is going on with your eye already. And they willl fix it for you just like they do for millions of other people.

All the best to you, and enjoy your improved sight.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

I had mine done over 25 years ago so things might of changed, your eye might be covered for a day and you will have drops to put in the eye several times a day, also you will have to wear the covering on your eye at night for a few weeks

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

SharkE · ‎08-19-2010

I just had mine done in Nov and Dec. No pain. I also had astigmatism correction done at the same time. Medicare pays for cataract removal, you have to pay out of pocket for astigmatism correction. Cost me 1600. Well worth it.

Now, I can see without fishing out the glasses every whip stitch in Walmart, I can read coupons, I don't have to hold out sheets of paper 5 ft ahead of me I can read like I did when I was younger.

Only takes about 20 minutes. Longest wait is in the Dr.'s office sitting around waiting with everybody else. LOL

They will give you sheet of directions the day before, sheet of directions after the procedure. I had to keep drops in the eyes 3 times a day for 21 days, that's for each eye.

Had one eye done one week, next week the other eye.

In my case, you get up from surgery go back to Dr. office and they check you before you go home, start putting in drops 3 times a day, go back the next week, get that eye done, go back to Dr. office have that one checked before you leave, go home start putting 3 drops a day in that eye for 21 days. Make sure you use the drops ! I put mine in when I got up in morning around 2 and again before bed. Had no

trouble at all.

I got follow up the 23rd of this month then it's all over.

It's always scary if your Dr has a website really research it I had no

surprises really knew what was going to be happening. They will

comfort you they have seen it all before, etc.

You'll do fine !

Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

I had mine done 2 years ago and yes it's a bit scary but the second eye will be better because you know what to expect the second time around. There is no pain, just a bit of gritty feeling for awhile, the biggest inconvenience is the eye drops. My glasses were very thick. In fact the optician was having difficulty making them because of the astigmatism, poor vision etc. I went from 20/700 vision where I couldn't even read the big E on the wall to 20/20. I got everything fixed that I could get fixed. I had been wearing glasses since I was 12 and now I don't need even readers.

shy bobcat · ‎04-24-2010

I am 4 days post second cataract surgery. The first was done two weeks ago.

The only thought I can add to what has been said here is, try not to worry if you do not see well right after surgery. My vision was blurry until the morning after surgery. Your eye will be dilated. The saying, "what a difference a day makes" applied to my recovery. It's also worth saying that it takes 4-6 weeks to fully recover but, you will be amazed after just a day or two.

hennypenny · ‎03-10-2010

I had mine done a few years ago.

I remember waking up and looking down at the sheets on the bed. They were ditzy floral print and I was able to see all the little flowers. It was such fun.

The surgery made a huge difference. I have optic neuritis in one eye, so having vision in the other was wonderful!

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

I understand the nervousness. However, as others have already told you, it's a relatively minor surgery and, in the end, you will be so glad you did it. My cataracts developed earlier than most peoples and I had my surgeries 10 or 11 years ago. I felt so good afterwards that I could have easily driven home. I didn't but felt like I could. We went out for breakfast afterwards.

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BlueFinch · ‎08-31-2019

My mom, now passed, was blind in one eye from youth. As cataracts began to rob sight in her 'good' eye, she was terribly worried.

The doc wanted to wait, since there are some risks, until he didn't want to wait any longer.

He patched her eye, afterwards, and I had to lead her home and stayed with her to administer drops. The next day, I was able to remove the patch.

Her vision was a little distorted, when the patch came off, but began to come into focus. That scared me, for a moment.

I led her to her garden window. I'll never forget the smile on her face as she gasped: "You just can't imagine how beautiful this is to me."

Well, hopefully I'll find that beauty soon, myself. I'm about ready for the surgery, as well.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
I understand the nervousness. However, as others have already told you, it's a relatively minor surgery and, in the end, you will be so glad you did it. My cataracts developed earlier than most peoples and I had my surgeries 10 or 11 years ago. I felt so good afterwards that I could have easily driven home. I didn't but felt like I could. We went out for breakfast afterwards.

@shoptilyadropagain

As a blue eyed 'beach bunny' most of my life, mine were done in my late 40's and we went to IHOP for breakfast on the way home too!

My Dr. explained that blue eyes were more susceptible for cataracts at a younger age, as well as spending lots of time in the bright sun.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.