Why are we so comfortable with "old men's medical problems" and so fearful of women's issues?
And, btw, cataracts are very common among women.
I initially replied to Mr Hazeleton's queries about cataract surgery having myself recently had the surgery. I don't think this is an appropriate forum for discussing old men's medical problems, including my own any more than it is for political discussion.
Why are we so comfortable with "old men's medical problems" and so fearful of women's issues?
And, btw, cataracts are very common among women.
I initially replied to Mr Hazeleton's queries about cataract surgery having myself recently had the surgery. I don't think this is an appropriate forum for discussing old men's medical problems, including my own any more than it is for political discussion.
Having fairly healthy conditions are required to do photography. Especially when it comes to eyes, discussing what people do to help see better and improve their ability to practice our hobby, is certainly helpful to be discussed.
Perhaps because, many of us are men "of an age".
And by the way, while cataracts are common among women, prostate problems are incredibly rare.
Now, can we please return to our regularly scheduled discussion - cataract surgery - which is only here because seeing is relevant to photographers and their ability to see!
Andrea Stillman blames Ansel Adams' cataracts for his strange late-career plunge into excessively dark printing. With them spreading light all around inside his eyeballs he saw light everywhere and was unable to detect the darkness.
Andrea Stillman blames Ansel Adams' cataracts for his strange late-career plunge into excessively dark printing. With them spreading light all around inside his eyeballs he saw light everywhere and was unable to detect the darkness.
Andrea Stillman blames Ansel Adams' cataracts for his strange late-career plunge into excessively dark printing. With them spreading light all around inside his eyeballs he saw light everywhere and was unable to detect the darkness.
Lawsuit coming?
According to my ophthalmologist said we all will get there assuming we live long enough. I needed one eye done. It is the easiest surgery you will have in that you will get up immediately being better than when you went in. I could have chosen the replacement lens better than Medicare would have covered but my ophthalmologist advised that I go with the standard one covered by Medicare. I do not have to have an eye correction for that eye now but I have a minor astigmatic correction. I could now drive without glasses but I have chosen to still wear glasses. One annoying after effect is that in the right conditions I can see the arteries and veins in my eye, but it is only briefly and not a notable problem. I can use any camera with or without correction or any problems. Please feel free to PM me with any questions that you would like more privacy.
According to my optomologist, I might be one of the few people who will not need cataract surgery because, already at age 70, my natural lenses are clear as a bell. So clear in fact that he thought at first that I had the surgery done already. I should also mention that every person I know who has had cataract surgery regrets not choosing the simple uncorrected lenses and deal with eyeglasses.
According to my optomologist, I might be one of the few people who will not need cataract surgery because, already at age 70, my natural lenses are clear as a bell. So clear in fact that he thought at first that I had the surgery done already. I should also mention that every person I know who has had cataract surgery regrets not choosing the simple uncorrected lenses and deal with eyeglasses.
Had both mine done (at age 90)..... Seems some people MAY need either glasses for reading or for distance and some luck enough not to require any... I have found however I need readers but no problem driving (or viewing thro a camera viewfinder)...I was told it takes at least 12 months for the eye(s) to readjust. Heck of a difference in colous now..brilliant!!
I had cataract surgery on both my eyes, my left eye about twenty years ago , my right eye two years ago and for the first time in my life I can focus my cameras without my glasses.
After my most recent cataract surgery I had to get new glasses, and I can truthfully say my vision has never been better in my life.That gives you a wonderful feel that those whom have not experienced have trouble empathizing.
Not me
+1
very happy to have chosen the possibility to stay away from eyeglasses as far as possible.
About cataract surgery outcomes: I started wearing eyeglasses when I was 12 and have needed them or contact lenses ever since. Now that I am well away from the surgery recovery I now realize how great it is to wake up in the morning and clearly see every thing in focus just by opening my eyes. I am just so glad that I had the surgery and that this feeling is there before I reach to pick up a camera.
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