8ntruck 8,467 #1 Posted Thursday at 02:57 PM About 2 years ago, I was informed that I had a cataract, and it was time i should start considering getting it taken care of. We'll, at the time that didn't really fit in with what all we had going on. Well, last year's eye exam showed a big degradation in my left eye. Last summer, I noticed that my short range depth preseption was off - the finish nails I drove to flush were actually standing about 1/4" proud. Bolts on machinery i was working on were farther away than where my eyes told me to put the wrench. I was having trouble getting a good sight picture of the pop can target when shooting my Daisy Red Ryder. Bunch of little things, but enough was enough. 3 weeks ago, I had my left (dominant) eye operated on, as it was the worst. Wonderful improvement! Yesterday, I had my right eye operated on. It is still dilated and not focusing quite right at reading range, but a noticable improvement in distance sight. The most impressive thing is how sharp and vivid the colors are now. If anybody out there is considering cataract surgery, I'll encourage you to go get it done. The procedure (outpatient) itself is a breeze, involving just enough knock out drugs to relax and enjoy the 'light show'. I think my reply to the "how are you doing?" question in recovery was "that was a pretty cool trip". Had a special lens installed yesterday that corrected an astigmatism. While discussing this with the surgeon pre-op, I asked him if the lens also had a .010" eyecrometer scale - he got a chuckle out of that one. 1 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,573 #2 Posted Thursday at 05:23 PM 2 hours ago, 8ntruck said: pop can target when shooting my Daisy Red Ryder But you you still coulda “shot your eye out” or hit the window, right? 2 hours ago, 8ntruck said: eyecrometer scale I'm gonna remember this one! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,640 #3 Posted Thursday at 09:44 PM @8ntruck can relate to eye surgery glad I had it done , number of joint ,and retina centers near me , thats all they do . related care and help is also very simple to get , another thing about getting it done , is facing any fear you might have , have had a number of procedures done , all lazer supported / tracked , verification of work , progress . if I need it , i get it done , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 44,053 #4 Posted Thursday at 11:48 PM 8 hours ago, 8ntruck said: If anybody out there is considering cataract surgery, I'll encourage you to go get it done. I was amazed to see the colors and detail restored. The cataract growth is so slow that you never realize how much vision is lost until you have those new clear lens installed. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,479 #5 Posted 22 hours ago My last flight physical (many moons ago) showed my vision at 20/12. I was very proud of that exam. 35 years later during an eye exam, I bragged about that old 20/12 result. The eye doctor informed me that I still had 20/12 vision, but no less than 10 feet from my face! Congrats on the surgery @8ntruck. My mother also had that procedure several years ago, and she was also amazed at the difference afterward as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,467 #6 Posted 21 hours ago (edited) 4 minutes ago, kpinnc said: The eye doctor informed me that I still had 20/12 vision, but no less than 10 feet from my face! That's where I started needing glasses - my arms weren't long enough to read a book anymore. Pretty sure I'm going to still need readers once everything heals up. Been looking at 1/2 lens reading glasses on the interweb today. Edited 21 hours ago by 8ntruck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
