It could also be related to my astigmatism. Once again, at the time I was under the impression that hard lenses (vs soft) were the only effect solution for the amount of astigmatism I had.
It could also be related to my astigmatism. Once again, at the time I was under the impression that hard lenses (vs soft) were the only effect solution for the amount of astigmatism I had.Not doubting you or what your practioner told you...things pertaining to medicine can change very significantly in a short period of time!tr
I worked in radiation treatment systems for cancer, and I was treated myself with a methodology that did not exist 10 years earlier., and 5 years later yet another methology became available...both, via not only changing technology, but also the accumulation of enough clinical evidence of patients better treated and with fewer side effects to prove the technology benefits! Trifocal intraocular lenses have only been available for about 6 years.
It could also be related to my astigmatism. Once again, at the time I was under the impression that hard lenses (vs soft) were the only effect solution for the amount of astigmatism I had.
The protocol apparently is to have a post-surgical evaluation by optometrist 4-6 weeks to determine if any supplemental corrective lenses are needed, and 4 weeks seems to be typical allowance for post-surgery healing
had it done today. all went well. i asked my doc about contacts n he said about 4-6 weeks. but he will give me a prescription for glasses in 2 weeks.
im still blown away by the surgery. i was talking to the doc during the entire procedure. no pain, just a pinch now n again but it went fast. it took longer preping for it.
tomorrow is the unavailing n see how well my vision improved. now eye drops for 4 weeks n all done.
i cant wait for it to heal so i can get back to everyday activities n clear sight again.
My wife's cataract removal will be done in one eye first for distance with monofocal standard implant on Wednesday (3 days from now), with second eye scheduled for monovision at intermediate distance in the not-distant future. (She successfully had used contacts for monovision in the past, so that is the initial plan pre-cataract surgery.)
It will be interesting to see how her vision in the first eye works out, relative to being able to read at intermediate distance (computer monitor, dashboard in car), before her second eye is done...gives her a chance to change her mind about monovision and do both for 'distance', given the many responses about ability to successfully read intermediate distance even without bifocal implants.
Although she is not a photographer, knowing that monofocal correction often permits successful vision for both distant and intermediate focus means that, for photographers without cameras with built-in diopter eyepieces, they should be able to look thru and see the viewfinder display successfully, even without bifocal post-cataract lens implants. I'll plan to hand her my film Olympus OM-1 and ask her to focus it with her corrected eye a couple weeks post cataract removal, and assess the accuracy, and report back later.
My wife found the first eye experience to be quite easy, and was surprised at being able to read even close distance. She learned from the surgeon during follow-up one day later that the pupil is commonly a bit smaller than usual on the first day, so near vision is better than expected during that time; as pupil returns to usual size, the acuity of near vision falls off. Her second day near-vision acuity is less, as he predicted. She is rethinking how to correct her other eye...distant vision, or intermediate distance. It will depend on how well near vision is sustained in the first eye; intermediate distance for the second eye would facilitate near reading yet provide better depth perception, as the surgeon noted.
Will give her more time to heal before subjecting her to the test of focusing SLR with the distance eye.
Monovision is not for everyone. Monovision bothered me to no end. For me the distance vision with one eye was not as good as with two eyes and the reading vision was not as sharp as with two eyes. The two different focus point, one for each eye meant the I did not see as well as I could and I kept looking at objects with the wrong eye and had to close that eye. Before taking the leap, talk to your ophthalmologist or optician about trying monovision with eye glasses or contact lenses first. Monovision is not for everyone.
Cataract surgery has long been one of the safest, quickest and least expensive surgeries that ca really turn one's life around, especially if the cataracts have gotten to the point of causing near-blindness.
i cant get my new glasses for distance at least 2 weeks as the eye settles in. reading isnt a problem.
It's only 21 days or 3 weeks of drops, at least in some processes in the U.K. but that involves 2 sets of drops, one 3 times a day and the other 4 times daytomorrow is the unavailing n see how well my vision improved. now eye drops for 4 weeks n all done.
i cant wait for it to heal so i can get back to everyday activities n clear sight again.
Found the same had both done but was told I may need glasses for distance later..... - tho now 18 months on I really need glasses for driving..just a tweak though! (at 92 think I'm lucky)Thanks GRHazelton for starting this thread and everyone for all your responses. I found everyone’s information and experiences very helpful. I had my left eye done on Wednesday and am scheduled for the right eye in approximently two weeks. My surgery for the left eye went well and upon removal of the eye patch I was immediately seeing better. Now, two days post op and my vision in my left eye is even better. Hugh difference!!! Besides clearer vision and more vibrant colors what I really notice is the increase in contrast. I’ve been walking around the house, looking at all of our photographs on the walls and marveling at how good they all look. After consulting with my surgeon I opted for standard lenses and will need reading glasses for close up. This should work out well for me since this is what I was use to before the cataracts started.
Roger
My wife had monovision correction via contact lenses for a number of years, so she knows the tradeoffs. For her, the issue (behind her final choice) revolves around needing to carry and use readers (without monovision) vs. not needing them (with monovision).
I understand that dry eyes can be a side effect of cataract surgery.
Thanks GRHazelton for starting this thread and everyone for all your responses. I found everyone’s information and experiences very helpful. I had my left eye done on Wednesday and am scheduled for the right eye in approximently two weeks. My surgery for the left eye went well and upon removal of the eye patch I was immediately seeing better. Now, two days post op and my vision in my left eye is even better. Hugh difference!!! Besides clearer vision and more vibrant colors what I really notice is the increase in contrast. I’ve been walking around the house, looking at all of our photographs on the walls and marveling at how good they all look. After consulting with my surgeon I opted for standard lenses and will need reading glasses for close up. This should work out well for me since this is what I was use to before the cataracts started.
Roger
surgery will become ... routine [for] hip and knee replacements too!
Just completed mine. Shocking improvement; feels like having a whole new sense
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