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[Carmie]

@FireInTheSky I had cataract surgery a month ago on my left eye and over 20 years ago on my right.

I have never heard of a light sensitive lens.  I was offered single vision to see near or far or one to correct astigmatism. I am not a good candidate for other types of  lenses.

I chose the one to see close because my left eye has always had great close up vision.  The day before surgery I threaded a needle with no glasses.  I didn't want to have to use bifocals to see up close.

The surgery both times was a piece of cake....no pain and no discomfort...in out in no time at all.  I drove myself to the doctor's office the next morning after surgery both times.

Today is the last day I need to use the drops....yeah,  that was the worse part.

I did not opt to get a lens that cost extra.  Reasoning....I had LASIX on my right eye and now I am legally bind in that eye... 20/400.  I paid thousands only be be blinded.  

My sight can be correct to 20/30 with a huge medical hard contact lens...medically necessary and paid for by Medicare Part B. $850. It is difficult to insert...sometimes I have to place and remove a couple of times to get it right.

I prefer to stick with what I know will work.  I am 100% happy with my decision for the close up lens.  I do need glasses for driving, which I always have used since I was 16.

Best wishes for a good surgery and speedy recovery.  Don't worry.  The surgery is easy.

[FireInTheSky]

Thank you all for the encouragement and for the additional information about these lenses. I'm amazed you were able to drive yourself to the follow-up appointment the day after surgery! My son has arranged to drive me on surgery day and the following day for each eye, but if I can drive myself that would be even better!

I'm feeling better now about the actual surgery. If people are interested in hearing about those light adjustable lenses, I'll report back afterwards!

[Lilysmom1]

@FireInTheSky I had cataract surgery on both eyes this summer.  I had four choices for lenses and chose the one my Opthamologist recommended.  I am very happy with the outcome.

I had the first surgery at the hospital and the second one at his clinic.  At his clinic they  do not give an anesthetic but an ambien if you choose to take it.  I did.  Both surgeries were fine.  I was not allowed to drive until I had the follow up surgical appointment a day or so later.

They gave antibiotic drops post surgery and I then used OTC drops (I used Sustane) as required to alleviate the gritty feeling.

I have 20/20. Vision in both eyes.  Adjusting to the new lense on the second surgery took a little longer than the first but I am very happy with both procedures.

Good luck!

[YanksFan]

I'm having the same surgery in a few weeks.  My surgeon is thrilled with the results with these lenses on his other patients.  We've gone back and forth over which lens to use and this type of lens seems to be the best by far.  It sounds like the "hardest" part will be to remember to wear the glasses to avoid light exposure.  Best wishes to you for your surgery and I hope you get the results you desire.

[Shelbelle]

I also drove myself the next morning to my follow up appt, of course one eye was bandaged, but I trusted the vision in the other eye to get me thru. 

[BoxersRock]

@FireInTheSky @This sounds like the way to go. Do u have Medicare? Will they cover the surgery?

[meem120]

My husband is having the surg in Oct also.  $3500.00 for the lenses for each eye. $7000.00 total.  Hell have it done by laser and will have 20/20 vision.  

[Shelbelle]

Wow, I am on Medicare and my 2 surgeries didnt cost me a dime, had it done is a very proiminent hospital too. They even supplied with the eye drops for free, but I wanted the compounded ones so they cost me 40 each time. 

[ID2]

Never heard of light sensitive lenses. I had cataract surgery in both of my eyes early this year. Am I supposed to have light sensitivity after? I always wear sunglasses anyway and haven't had any sensitivity. I am a type 1 diabetic and have been being treated for my diabetic retinopathy. I noticed after my cataract surgery my retinopathy really kicked in. I got my last cataract surgery in February and am still getting treatments for my retinopathy every 6 weeks! Not fun to get injections in my eyes so often! I'm hoping it begins to dwindle down soon. Good luck with your surgery, hope you get the results you are looking for!

[Nuttmeg]

I wore glasses my entire life until my cataract surgery in 2020. It cost about $5000 to have two tri-focal lens implanted. It is so nice not to need glasses for reading anything but fine print.

My doctor uses a procedure that doesn't require eye drops. A patient might need drops anyway. I did not need them. 

This surgery is done 2 Million times a year in the US.

So, please try to relax. 

You may want to look for information on Chat GPT or OpenAI. Org. This is original chat site. The data only goes to 2021. 

Bing.com has a Chat GPT search which is up to date and will provide YouTube links.