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 I had a visit with my eye doctor yesterday and had the preliminary tests for cataract  surgery scheduled for September 3.  I am not so wild about the idea of surgical tinkering with my eyes but I am also quite done with struggling to see so I am ready to go ahead.

I am very nearsighted and have worn glasses forever. I will still need to have readers. And because I have a macular pucker in my left eye it is possible that I will have to have that corrected. It's a wait and see.

My eye pressures were well within the normal range which makes me the most happy.  I have a friend who has to have shots directly in her eyeball every so often to control pressure. I seriously can't think of much that could be worse than that

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  1. Linda ReederAugust 13, 2020 at 7:26 PM

    Something about "tinkering" with the eyes makes me squeamish too.
    Wishing you well with your upcoming surgery.

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    1. OlgaAugust 14, 2020 at 4:53 PM

      I couldn't wear contacts because I could not tolerate anything coming near my eyes. I hope i get something for anxiety the is effective -- and i generally try to avoid drugs of any knd.

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  2. susie @ persimmon moon cottageAugust 13, 2020 at 7:40 PM

    I was originally scheduled for surgery to have a macular hole repaired but then the virus put a hold on elective surgeries. In the meantime I discovered that one usually has to spend time with their face and head down for the eye to heal. It turns out that I have degenerative disc disease, and I am physically unable to stay in a head down position due to pain and nerve pinching if I do that. Now I found out that if they repair my cataract first, then they have a way to do the macular hole repair without my having to stay in a head down position. Everyone reading this can check their own eyes for macular eye problems by googling Amsler Grid and reading about it and calling your eye doctor if you have trouble seeing the Amsler Grid correctly. I didn't know I had a hole in my macula until had been around a while. My other eye was working hard to let me see things normally, while my problem eye was getting worse.

    I hope your cataract surgery goes well and heals quickly. I'm nervous about having it done. My retina specialist is going to recommend a cataract specialist for me. I'm 66 and didn't expect all of these eye problems so soon, but I never wore sunglasses when I was younger.

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    1. OlgaAugust 14, 2020 at 11:03 AM

      I seem to have a number of age related eye problems but my worst mistake was giving a microscope to my grandson last Christmas. He immediately asked me if I wanted to see the microscopic arachnids that live in my eye lashes.
      The macular pucker may or may not be interfering with clear vision but that won't be obvious until after the cataract is removed.
      Good to know about the Amsler test.

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  3. TomAugust 13, 2020 at 9:51 PM

    My wife had cataract surgery on her left eye, and apparently it was successful because she went back for her right eye. Only problem is: now she can see how old and ugly and gray I am!

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    1. OlgaAugust 14, 2020 at 11:05 AM

      That is something I worry about -- I can fool myself about wrinkles when my glasses are off.

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  4. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)August 14, 2020 at 8:14 AM

    Are you have the inplant after the surgery so you will never have to wear glasses again except for readers? You said you would still need readers so I am assuming catarats removed, inplants and viola you walk away with 20/20 vision. I look forward to this surgery just to get the lense inplanted.

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    1. OlgaAugust 14, 2020 at 11:11 AM

      My doctor told me not to expect having perfect vision because of the macular pucker and he did not recommend the multifocal lens but I should be able to have distance vision that is far better than what I have now. I will probably have to get one of those necklaces to keep readers available. HAha!

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  5. Arkansas PattiAugust 14, 2020 at 11:13 AM

    I have only heard raves about this surgery's results. I am really squeamish around my eyes but wouldn't hesitate if I needed it. A friend of mine once got it and said when it was over" Patti, did you know there are leaves on trees?"

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  6. gigi-hawaiiAugust 14, 2020 at 1:14 PM

    Glad that your pre-op is going well. Good luck with the cataract surgery. My vision is good, but I do get inflammation of the eyes now and then.

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    1. OlgaAugust 14, 2020 at 4:50 PM

      I have worn glasses forever I really hope I don't have to wear them all the time. I look forward to non-prescription sunglasses.

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  7. TaborAugust 14, 2020 at 3:08 PM

    My eyes are not the best, but no surgery yet. My Father-in-law used to take drops for the pressure in his eyes...NOT needle shots! Good luck and so glad that they have improved the surgery for your comfort.

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    1. OlgaAugust 14, 2020 at 4:46 PM

      She is allergic to all the available drops. I sometimes drive her to the appointments but I definitely decline to accompany her into the exam room.

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  8. JoaredAugust 15, 2020 at 1:59 AM

    I was especially sensitive to the idea of any eye issues but when unexpectedly at a younger age than i expected, i needed cataract surgery with lens implant which was much less of a problem than i had been concerned it would be. I’ve been extremely pleased with the results though i use half-glasses for reading. Do hope your results prove to be the best for you.

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    1. OlgaAugust 16, 2020 at 12:09 PM

      It's at least a quick procedure and almost everyone I know who has had it done seems happy.

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  9. Linda MyersAugust 16, 2020 at 11:24 PM

    I've had cataract surgery on both eyes - one when I was 62 and the other at 66. Really, it's a piece of cake. My nearsightedness was completely eliminated, but I still have astigmatism so I wear glasses for TV - and for driving also, since they darken up in the sun - and for computer work. And of course readers. I will say, though, that my night vision is much improved.

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  10. BarbaraAugust 19, 2020 at 11:01 PM

    I confess I was scared "shitless" to have my surgery but it was so much easier than I expected. You can do this. I it so worth it. I still wear my glasses even though my distance vision is perfect I don't like taking the readers on and off all the time. You will figure out which is best for you.

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  11. gardencarolSeptember 10, 2020 at 4:04 PM

    If your experience is anything like mine a year ago, you will LOVE it!

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