Cataract Surgery

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Pigslayer posted this 12 March 2012

I had posted about this subject on another forum. Last August I found that my vision had changed drastically in my right eye. I went right in for an exam and was told that I had cataracts. I freaked! I have since had cataract surgery in both eyes. I still wear glasses due to needing astigmatism correction and my vision is now . . . razor sharp! I see colors & images with a brilliance & definition that I never dreamed of! I was acutely nearsighted before but now I don't have to wear glasses at all . . . only for reading. The astigmatism correction in my glasses takes away any fuzziness. My insurance paid for all but the co-pays and for that I am blessed. I was told that many ins. companies won't pay for the surgery unless the individual is having problems with glare, i.e. headlights at night. Especially those “blue” ones!!!! Anyway, I'm real happy with the outcome. If you need to get the surgery done & have the financial means . . . don't hesitate.

If someone else had of done to me what I did to myself . . . I'd have killed him. Humility is an asset. Heh - heh.

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galenaholic posted this 05 May 2012

My wife just had her left eye done about a month ago and she'll be having her right eye done May 10. She was having difficulty with glare at night among other problems. I do have cataracts as well but so far they haven't been a problem. I may have them removed as well. I'll wait until she's done and well healed up. Paul B.

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LWesthoff posted this 05 May 2012

I'm another very happy recipient of cataract surgery: left eye in 2007 and right eye in 2008. I elected to have lenses implanted which correct my distance vision, and wear bifocals so I can read the fine print. Don't really need any correction for distance (very slight astigmatism) but wear glasses for safety when shooting. I'll be 85 this year and am outshooting a lot of guys 20-30 years younger than I am. The operation is quick - about 45 minutes prep and maybe 15 minutes actually under the knife - and absolutely painless.

My advice: if your eye doc says you have cataracts and they are advanced enough so he recommends surgery - DON'T WAIT, GET IT DONE! You will NOT be sorry.

Wes

p.s.    Those *^%#@ blue headlights are still just as annoying as they were before the new lenses.

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David Bachelder posted this 16 May 2012

I had both eyes done about a year ago. The vision improvement was good, very good. I'm still far sighted and need glasses to read but distance vision is greatly improved.

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curator posted this 19 May 2012

I had both eyes “done” in November of last year (2011) I was having difficulty with my right eye, so much that my eye-dominance had changed. (real trouble shooting shotguns) Headlight glare was an issue as well. Had an eye-exam and they diagnosed cataracts, very advanced in right eye, less so in left eye. I had the right eye done, opting for the more expensive “focusing” lens (an additional $2500 plus my co-pay) Within a few days I couldn't wait to have my left eye done also. Now I have 20/15 vision in both eyes, do not need glasses for reading, driving or shooting. Colors are vibrant, Daylight is so bright I usually carry sunglasses, and my shooting has improved 400%. Best $5000 I have ever spent! Talking to friends that have had the cataract surery but did not get the soft-focusing lens, I know I made the right decision.

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Pigslayer posted this 19 May 2012

curator wrote: I had both eyes “done” in November of last year (2011) I was having difficulty with my right eye, so much that my eye-dominance had changed. (real trouble shooting shotguns) Headlight glare was an issue as well. Had an eye-exam and they diagnosed cataracts, very advanced in right eye, less so in left eye. I had the right eye done, opting for the more expensive “focusing” lens (an additional $2500 plus my co-pay) Within a few days I couldn't wait to have my left eye done also. Now I have 20/15 vision in both eyes, do not need glasses for reading, driving or shooting. Colors are vibrant, Daylight is so bright I usually carry sunglasses, and my shooting has improved 400%. Best $5000 I have ever spent! Talking to friends that have had the cataract surery but did not get the soft-focusing lens, I know I made the right decision. My friend had the focusing lenses put in as he really had no choice due to his unique eye problem. He loves 'em!! Ditto on needing the sunglasses for the real bright days. Every day I marvel at the way things sparkle & shine like the chrome on a new car for instance!! I also have 20/15 vision.

If someone else had of done to me what I did to myself . . . I'd have killed him. Humility is an asset. Heh - heh.

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CB posted this 19 May 2012

I can't say I look forward to the day I need this done, but I really have to marvel at the advancement of what they can do to repair eyes now.

I am very happy for those that now have an improved ability to see! If it keeps you doing what you enjoy to do, then I am all for it!

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galenaholic posted this 19 May 2012

"I can't say I look forward to the day I need this done, but I really have to marvel at the advancement of what they can do to repair eyes now."

I can understand how you feel. It is kind of scarey knowing someone is gonna cut into your eyeballs. However, my wife just had the right eye done, the left had already been done and so far, no ill efects, thank God. I was talking to the southern Arizona head man for the state's Hunter Ed program and found out he's had it done. Dunno if he had the soft lenses done or just the regular ones. However, he said that for the first time in years he's been able to use iron sights on some of his rifles that has languished in the safe for years. My wife who has never liked a scope sight tried sighting one of iron sighted rifles and said she could see them perfectly. I'm next in line to get it done so reading the results for everyone makes me a bit less nervous about the procedure. Paul B.

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cityboy posted this 20 May 2012

I had mine done about 10-12 years ago and it has worked out very well with NO problems.

Jim

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galenaholic posted this 20 May 2012

OK, I do have a question. I understand the results those had rom getting the more expensive “foccusing” lenses. But for those who did not, how well were they able to shoot using iron sights with those non-focusing lenses. Being retired and on a fixed income makes certain decisions, if not mandatory, at least difficult. :( Paul B.

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RicinYakima posted this 20 May 2012

Paul, It depends upon how long you are going to plan on living. The corrective lenes allows for much cheaper eyeglasses (need only drug store reading glasses). Other wise you are going to need to keep getting expensive glasses every few years. I paid for my wife getting the expensive ones in about 6 years of not having to buy her new glasses. Ric

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Pigslayer posted this 20 May 2012

RicinYakima wrote: Paul, It depends upon how long you are going to plan on living. The corrective lenes allows for much cheaper eyeglasses (need only drug store reading glasses). Other wise you are going to need to keep getting expensive glasses every few years. I paid for my wife getting the expensive ones in about 6 years of not having to buy her new glasses. Ric I still have to wear glasses due to astigmatism & reading. But I don't buy them at Pearle, Lens Crafters, etc. I buy online from a place called 39dollarglasses.com. The lab is up near NYC. Turnaround time is about a week. The last time I ordered was after having cataract surgery. I got really nice frames & the best acrylic lenses and they are progressive. Cost? $143.00 to my door. They are flawless.

If someone else had of done to me what I did to myself . . . I'd have killed him. Humility is an asset. Heh - heh.

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LWesthoff posted this 20 May 2012

Paul: I'm one who got the “cheaper” non-focusing lenses. When I got mine, 4 and 5 years ago, they were new enough that my insurance wouldn't pay for them - and being a typical geezer - I also wasn't sure I wanted to try something that didn't have a good long track record.

I've been doing pretty well with iron sights. Check my record on Issue Military Rifle Postal Matches. I also managed to pick up a National Record for 10 shot score at 300 yards. At that same 300 yard match last year, I missed equalling the 20 shot aggregate score by 2 X's, and came within a quarter inch of equalling the 10 shot 300 yard group record. Those plastic lenses work real well - and I'm having lots of fun!

Wes

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galenaholic posted this 20 May 2012

LWesthoff wrote: Paul: I'm one who got the “cheaper” non-focusing lenses. When I got mine, 4 and 5 years ago, they were new enough that my insurance wouldn't pay for them - and being a typical geezer - I also wasn't sure I wanted to try something that didn't have a good long track record.

I've been doing pretty well with iron sights. Check my record on Issue Military Rifle Postal Matches. I also managed to pick up a National Record for 10 shot score at 300 yards. At that same 300 yard match last year, I missed equalling the 20 shot aggregate score by 2 X's, and came within a quarter inch of equalling the 10 shot 300 yard group record. Those plastic lenses work real well - and I'm having lots of fun!

Wes

Now that's the kind of information I'm looking for. I've been seriously considering selling off a collector grade M1 Garand and very clean 1903A3 4 groove Springfield because I just can't see the sights. Dunno what my eyes are today but the last time I eas told that I was 20/800 in one eye and 20/600 in the other. Don't remember which is which. Then, the last time I did my diabetic eye exam, I was told I had cataracts. My wife found out she couldn't pass the eye exam at DMV so they cancelled her driver's license. She was not a happy camper. She's just had her right eye done on May 10 so both eyes are now fixed. Mine ae not giving me a lot of hell yet other some glare when driving at night so I figure why not. As soon as she finishes healing up I'll get mine done. If I ebd up being able to see those sights, maybe I'll keep those two rifles after all. Paul B.

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Pigslayer posted this 21 May 2012

galenaholic wrote: LWesthoff wrote: Paul: I'm one who got the “cheaper” non-focusing lenses. When I got mine, 4 and 5 years ago, they were new enough that my insurance wouldn't pay for them - and being a typical geezer - I also wasn't sure I wanted to try something that didn't have a good long track record.

I've been doing pretty well with iron sights. Check my record on Issue Military Rifle Postal Matches. I also managed to pick up a National Record for 10 shot score at 300 yards. At that same 300 yard match last year, I missed equalling the 20 shot aggregate score by 2 X's, and came within a quarter inch of equalling the 10 shot 300 yard group record. Those plastic lenses work real well - and I'm having lots of fun!

Wes

Now that's the kind of information I'm looking for. I've been seriously considering selling off a collector grade M1 Garand and very clean 1903A3 4 groove Springfield because I just can't see the sights. Dunno what my eyes are today but the last time I eas told that I was 20/800 in one eye and 20/600 in the other. Don't remember which is which. Then, the last time I did my diabetic eye exam, I was told I had cataracts. My wife found out she couldn't pass the eye exam at DMV so they cancelled her driver's license. She was not a happy camper. She's just had her right eye done on May 10 so both eyes are now fixed. Mine ae not giving me a lot of hell yet other some glare when driving at night so I figure why not. As soon as she finishes healing up I'll get mine done. If I ebd up being able to see those sights, maybe I'll keep those two rifles after all. Paul B. I agree, don't sell those rifles just yet!

If someone else had of done to me what I did to myself . . . I'd have killed him. Humility is an asset. Heh - heh.

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David Bachelder posted this 27 May 2012

I was not able to afford the focusing lenses. I had to go with the cheaper ones. I had a choice, I would be able to see far off without glasses or I'd be able to see up close with no glasses. I was used to using reading glasses anyway so I chose the distance vision with no glasses.

Prior to the surgery I could not shoot iron sights or out of a scope. Shooting at all was almost impossible. After the surgery I am able to shoot scopped or open sights with no problem.

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