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CoryDane RTSII (66.155.188.214)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 1:33 pm: | |
Hi folks
Went to the eye doctor and was told I had a catarac in the right eye that needs to be taken care of.
"Taken Care Of" means a surgery to replace the bad lens in the eye. To me this sounds like something from Star Trek, my gosh, replacing a lens.
Ok, so I need some information....
They are trying to bolster me up, telling me the whole procedure takes 10 minutes followed by an hour in the recovery room. (Imagine that!)
Also, trying to bolster my nervous nature, I am told that the procedure is completely painless and that during the entire time, I would be awake and aware of what is going on. (Does this make your skin crawl, it does me having had a cornea cut in the past with not so fond memberances of the pain which came with it.)
SELECTION?????
There are two types of lenses that are offered as replacement.
A MONOfocus lense, which I am told will restore my distance vision, but I would need glasses to read. (someone just told me they will have a slight "halo" effect from lights at night or when driving when I see approaching cars)
There there is a MULTI focus lens. This one restores the distance vision and would let me read without glasses, though they said I may need glasses for fine print. HOWEVER, the downside is these Multi focus lenses WILL have a hallo at night approaching lights, cars, etc.
I am at a quandry, have any of you had this experience, if so which lens did you choose and how do you like them? What are your expericnces.
If you have the Multi lense, how bad is the hallo at night? I tend to like to travel at night so this will be an important decision.
Thanks all for what ever info you can share |
TWO DOGS (63.185.80.230)
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I had this done two years ago...GREAT...my eyes "WERE" 2400....now they are 20/30...it DID NOT take that long ...10 minutes in the operating room ...could read the clock on the wall when they rolled me out ...DO IT ! ! !
They did one eye & a month later did the other eye..RUN and get it done |
a.franklin (68.251.181.225)
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Do it. I had it done on both eyes at the same time. I had 20/40 in and 20/60 in the other. I have 20/20 now |
TWO DOGS (63.185.80.230)
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I had the standard...think I'd stay away from the hallo ones...one of the few times in my life I was scared...DO NOT like anybody around my eyes..the guy that did mine knew exactly what he was doing & it was over in 10 minutes...the scary part is when they take your original equipment lens out...but...30 seconds later they have the new lens in |
Gary McFarland (Gearheadgary) (209.128.79.46)
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I worked for a Eye Surgery place for several years, in their case, your surgery is routine and no biggie, so relax.
As for advice, I think I would follow Two Dog's advice. anything that negatively impacts my driving would be a bad thing.
Gary |
TWO DOGS (65.179.193.103)
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BTW...I think it's bus related...
especially since you 'might' be trying to park next to me someday |
CoryDane RTSII (66.155.188.40)
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2Dogs
It would be a pleasure to park next to you, I look forward to meeting you, and everyone else.
cd |
Michael Lewis (67.160.12.18)
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Cory, Don't even sweat this one. I had both eyes done about four weeks apart in '99. Believe me, as an architect/designer, nothing is more important than good eyesight. Talk about scared!
My vision improved _on the table_! And the color perception was incredible. The only complication was some clouding in one eye which was residual portions of the old lens. Corrected painlessly with a 5 second or so laser blast.
And, yes, it is bus related as it affects day and night vision, depth perception and all aspects of driving a multi ton vehicle. Best of luck to you, and let us know how it goes!
Best,
Michael |
CoryDane RTSII (66.155.188.224)
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I think the most difficult decision here is going to be the lense selection.
Background, I have not needed glasses for the most part of my life, I only started to wear them 3 years ago, and I absolutely hate them.
The Doctor told me I would need to wear them if I get the Mono type lense, not what I wanted to hear.
He also stated that the new lense, the MULTI focus lense would allow me to be "glasses free" except for reading fine print, but the cost would be an effect on my night vision while driving, or, produce a hallo, they say it is bearable and you get used to it. The Halo appears when you look at headlights, streetlights, probably any bright light source.
Now I spoke with someone that said they have the MONO lense, and they can comfortably read, without glasses, from a book at night. Mentioning that smaller print required reading glasses.
Choices, choices, choices......
I love driving at night, of course the catarac I have now is to the point that it creates a strong glare when looking into lights. So I have to agree, it is probably time to do something about it. That is why I am inquiring about the lense.
It seems from the responses, that those with the MONO lense had quite a correction in their vision. I have good distance vision and only recently, has become bad enough to have to wear glasses whenever I read. I used to be able to read without the glasses, only having to use them when my eyes were tired, but as I said the CAT is getting worse.
But I appreciate your responses and if anyone has the MULTI focus lense, please do tell me what you think of it and if the halo is a bad concern.
Thank you all for sharing
cd |
Johnny (4.174.106.124)
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My uncle had what sounds like similar (laser) surgery done ~4 years ago: he went from almost legally blind (20/1800 in one eye, 20/2400 in the other) to 20/40 in one & 20/50 in the other. He's still slightly nearsighted & needs glasses to drive (from what he told me, his eyes were so bad they weren't able to fix it completely--though they probably could today), but nothing like the coke-bottles he used to.
My (very nearsighted since childhood) stepfather also had laser surgery, & is now 20/20 in both eyes. He was also nervous, but after he had it done he wondered why he waited so long.
One note: if you do this, make sure you get the "corrective lenses required" restriction removed from your driver's licence! |
Jim-Bob (12.46.52.74)
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My father in law & my uncle both had cataract surgery. Uncle is 84 & drives AND reads newspaper with mono lenses. (Great close & far vision!) They had the surgery about 10 years ago.
Jeez, they do this surgery on dogs now if you have the $$! (The dogs report that having no problem reading the newspaper while they're peeing on it! LOL) |
TWO DOGS (63.185.81.185)
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I don't either |
CoryDane RTSII (66.155.188.101)
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LOL
Silly Guys
Oh, no restricted license restrictions to date....
cd |
Sojourner (68.60.169.142)
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Hi Cory;
I too didn’t want to wear glasses but glad to wear them since early 50’s.
I never had a need for eye surgery yet but like others said, hear good reports from my local friends.
If you had to wear glasses after surgery is added safety feature so whenever small flying chip or dust will not in or damage eye sight.
I never had a need for surgery yet but like others said, hear good reports from my local friends.
I work in wood, plastic, metal and walking thorough shop area has kept my eye protect.
I am sure others on board will tell their story of near miss event.
Whatever, I will be keeping you in mind & prayer for speedy recovery and comfort.
Wish you well.
Let us know if you can when it will be?
Sojourn for Christ, Jerry |
NIck Russell (66.82.9.34)
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I have almost completly lost the sight in my left eye over the last few months due to a very fast growing cataract, and now the right eye is starting to develop one. Since we do not have health insurance, I have been waiting to get an appointment with a VA hospital to get the surgery. The VA is a VERY slow moving bureaucracy and it has really been frustrating. Especially since we travel fulltime and driving is getting difficult (thank God for a wife who can handle a 40 foot bus), and because I make my living as a writer and it is getting harder and harder to work every day. Hopefully we may have made some progress, and I am supposed to be at the VA hospital in Lexington, KY next week to see about getting the surgery. I am the world's biggest wimp when it comes to my eyes, so though I am very scared of the procedure, I am also thrilled at the prospect of being able to see clearly again. |
TWO DOGS (63.185.81.133)
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it's like somebody handed you a 20 year olds eyes...DO IT...when my eyes were 2400,my glasses were 3/8" thick...thought I had flown my last plane...a whole new lease on life...weeeeeeeeeee |
Don/TX (64.24.4.205)
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I was so blind I nearly landed on a dragstrip! Do it, painless, quick, and effective. |
TWO DOGS (63.185.80.70)
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HEY....it's ol' "BROWN BOOTIES"....how ya' been...are ya' down south yet ?? I'll be there in Nov.
Guess who I talked to the other day....the guy that had a vibration at 12,000 r.p.m....REMEMBER ??? |
Stephen Fessenden (Sffess) (65.130.18.193)
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Nothing to the procedure from the patienst point of view. I would avoid the multi focus halo effect. Also avoid monovision where one eye has a lens close focus and the other a lens distant forcus. It interferes with part of your depth perception and is illegal for pilots. Your surgeon will correct you very close to 20/20 for distance even if you now wear glasses. Then you can buy reading glasses at the dollar store for different working distances: computer, reading working in the shop, all only $1 a pair. |
Don/TX (64.24.4.17)
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Not there yet Two Dogs, leaving Iowa in the morning and will be home in the valley THIS WEEK! Three months on the road, almost like truckin again. See ya in Nov! |