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walkingman

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35. Thank you so much for your insight. I'm 74 retired and drive very little so that is indeed a factor.
Sun Jan 12, 2025, 06:24 PM
Jan 12

I do enjoy reading, my computer, and really don't have a problem wearing glasses as needed - that is what I do already anyway. Although I do wear contacts, or did when I worked although not so much now.

So how did you choice of "near vision" work for you? Can you see as good as previously close up? I can read even small print now without my glasses and prior to my cataract getting worse in this last year I could even see my computer screen without glasses - can't see the screen well now. My prescription went from -3.50 to -6.50 just this last year and that was the first change in years for me. I can see distance now pretty well, but as I said earlier any light or glare makes it difficult. I had to go to dark mode on the desktop to even read text (that worked well).

I worry about getting my measurements for the IOL in March - how accurate it will be and of course the proposed MIGS surgery to hopefully correct my glaucoma (the drops are keeping my pressure at 11-14 without any issue). But as mentioned earlier if it does get worse additional surgery will be required and the Dr. did say that traditional glaucoma surgery is more serious that the proposed MIGS procedure.

Sorry to be so long-winded but I really do appreciate your insight. ☮

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Had my eye surgery. [View all] Figarosmom Jan 12 OP
I'm so glad the surgery us behind you & that it wenr well! SheltieLover Jan 12 #1
Thank you Figarosmom Jan 12 #11
Congratulations! Here's to your far-sighted glasses!... electric_blue68 Jan 12 #2
Thank you Figarosmom Jan 12 #12
Use those drops frequently and be sure they are PF..preservative free and you'll be fine 🌺 Deuxcents Jan 12 #3
I will thanks Figarosmom Jan 12 #13
So did you have cataract surgery? If so do you consider it a success, does your Doctor? walkingman Jan 12 #4
Yes,yes,he said he was pleased Figarosmom Jan 12 #14
Thanks for the update; will you need prescription sun glasses in summer? irisblue Jan 12 #5
Only if i want to read in the sun. Figarosmom Jan 12 #15
Follow the orders Old Crank Jan 12 #6
I always Figarosmom Jan 12 #16
It took a little while for mine to actually level out. duncang Jan 12 #7
I finally saw what the characters on Ghosts Figarosmom Jan 12 #17
At least the stress of surgery is behind you True Dough Jan 12 #8
Yep Figarosmom Jan 12 #18
Keep those eyes True Dough Jan 12 #22
I know Figarosmom Jan 12 #23
Glad Things Went Well ProfessorGAC Jan 12 #9
Sorry about your eye Figarosmom Jan 12 #19
Glad the surgery is behind you. Bright days ahead!!! Fla Dem Jan 12 #10
Yep Figarosmom Jan 12 #20
I'm facing the same thing shortly - in fact I go for my measurements early March. walkingman Jan 12 #21
Ive always had reading glasses and i dont mind that. Figarosmom Jan 12 #24
Thank you - that is exactly what my Doctor said. I guess I'll cross my fingers and take the chance. walkingman Jan 12 #25
I hear you about being nervous, about risking your one good eye, walkingman. wordstroken Jan 12 #34
Thank you so much for your insight. I'm 74 retired and drive very little so that is indeed a factor. walkingman Jan 12 #35
The decision to get the "near vision" turned out to be the best choice. wordstroken Jan 12 #36
Thanks again!! Makes me feel better. walkingman Jan 12 #37
One of the big things I noticed after mine was the improvement of color acuity... Wounded Bear Jan 12 #26
Thank you Figarosmom Jan 12 #27
The eyedrops after are an inconvenience, and I'm sorry you have adverse reactions... Wounded Bear Jan 12 #29
Thanks Figarosmom Jan 12 #33
Best wishes for a speedy and healthy recovery! GreenWave Jan 12 #28
Thank you Figarosmom Jan 12 #32
Best wishes. Keep the music coming. surfered Jan 12 #30
You bet Figarosmom Jan 12 #31
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