Damn, I can see again.

[ammo man]

I had the cataract in my left eye removed Monday, February 28, and, of course, a lens put in. Dang, I did not know how bad my sight was. I was nearly blind. I can now see much better. Yesterday on the follow up the lady told me my vision in that eye was 20/30. The doctor said it probably would continue improving in the next two weeks. I am going to have the right eye done next Monday. And you will not believe how bright things are now. Not dingy and dull like before.

Reckon this will help me improve my wine and "whiskey" making skills. ha Just teasing.

Bert

[WalkingWolf]

Kinda brightens your outlook for the day Hope everything goes as well for the other eye.

[Samohon]

Glad it went ok Bert, now that you know what to expect, the other eye will be a breeze...

Good luck to you man...

[Tater Patch Kid]

I had both eyes done back in 1995. Same discription as you, did'nt know how bad till after surgery. Best thing i ever done. I could not believe i was still driving to go to school. was a real pita in the am going towards the sun, Traffic lites were getting hard to see. It's funny how the doctors let the cloudy lens get ripe, maybe more firm or such before they did the surg. After a close call i beged for the doc to do the surgery. when i took the patch off later that nite it was like wow, is that what i was missing? After second eye was done my vision has been perfect ever since and that was 16 years ago. I'm so happy for you, Good luck and follow doc's advice, also stay safe and use good sun glasses, Protect them new eyes.

[Bushman]

Five years ago I had to start wearing hearing aids, on the way home I was driving and my wife wanted to get off the interstate to get some groceries. I turned on the turn signal and a few seconds later I asked my wife what that noise was. She said your turn signal

[ScottishBoy]

I am getting my middle ear replaced in a few weeks...I'm actually really looking forward to it.

SB

[blanikdog]

I'm just about due tohave mine done too, Bert. I'm sorta stalling and my opthomol......ist (?) is going along with me for the time being. With luck I'll snuff it before I need any more surgery.

SB, w
hy are you having work done on your middle ear? Meneires Disease????

[ScottishBoy]

Otosclerosis of the left ear, specifically the stirrup bone. A degenerative condition that seems to strike with little rhyme of reason.They will be replacing the stapes and the lodge points with a microscopic piston. Carbon lasers, microsurgery...I like this kind of stuff. I actually had a very good conversation with my doctor about it. He was very impressed that I had studied up on it. I figure its my body, I should know whats going to happen to it.

Been getting on the treadmill too. My third time this week was tonight. My muscles can feel what it was like when I used to push them to the very edge.

Oddly enough, they seem to like it.

[rtalbigr]

D*** bunch a old foggys here. Had my knees fixed with a bunch a metal, ceramic, and plastic 4 yrs ago. Best thing I ever did. Walking w/o pain is really nice!

My dad (he's 85) had his cataracts removed last year. I had been trying to get him to do it for at least three years. First thing he did was get a sub to the WSJ. Thing is he has always loved to read but his excuse was it costs too much. With medicare and insurance he got from work when he retired it cost him 50 bucks/eye. He was just scared but wouldn't admit it.

Best thing about gettin' old in these times is there's a lot they can fix. Worst thing is well, shit, were old and wore out and gotta have things fixed.

Big R

[ammo man]

I went for post op on right eye this morning. Some welling. Hence it is not yet focusing very good. The doctor said no problem, that the swelling should go down fast. Next appointment in two weeks.

The doctor emphasized that I will never have to wear glasses again. I purchased the top of the line lens which means that he will tweak using laser surgery if necessary to correct any problems.

The most important thing is that I can even now see again. A dang good feeling. If any of you have cataracts that have not been removed, I strongly recommend that you get them removed. You will not believe the difference it makes.

Bert

[rtalbigr]

What kind of lenses you talkin' 'bout Bert? Are they surgically implanted?

Big R

[ammo man]

rtalbigr and others that may be interested,

Here is a link to my eye doctor's web site: http://www.lehmanneyecenter.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow On the first page he explains some about the lens he uses. You will note he is a leader in this field. He performed the first surgery of this type in the US and in Texas using these lens and his technique is radically different from other eye surgeons. From the little reading I have done I have it that he make a super small incision, WASHES out the cataract, and then inserts the lens which if I understand correctly, are rolled up as a very small cylinder. He the smooths them out in the eye using his micro small instruments. He does all his work looking through a microscope. The entire procedure takes from 3 to 5 minutes. He uses numbing drops (no shots), no stitches,etc.. You go home without any eye patches, lift things if you wish, or whatever. Your normal routine. Most of the time you will wear sun shades because with the cataract out, so much light is let in that you are not accustomed to that the glare hurts a little. Inside you do not wear them, and hardly any after the second or third day. It takes from a week to three months in rare cases for the eye to adjust and improve as much as it is going to.

Check out the links explaining things at the top of his site. He has at least 30 people working for him, and his set up is run like a well oiled machine. Very seldom do you ever wait more than 5 minutes to go from one station to another. His surgery is done on Mondays, and the nurses told me on average he does 30 people. And the nurses, technicians, etc move you right along. However, you NEVER feel like you are rushed. All are super Texas friendly.

Hope this helps.

Bert

PS I forgot. My insurance and medicare pays for everything except the lens. That is out of your pocket, and they are high as hell. $2200 a lens. Ouch! But to see again and not have to wear glasses to me it is worth it.

Would I recommend him. You bet. Without any reservations.

[rtalbigr]

Thx Bert, I'll look into this. I don't have cataracts now but have noticed this spot floating in my left eye. Need to go see a eye doc sometime soon. My dad had cataracts so I expect I'll have to deal with them at some point. I did have lasix surgery about 8 yrs ago and was thrilled with the results. After wearing glasses for most of my life seeing 20/20 w/o was amazing. $2200/eye seems steep but I paid $5000 for the lasix. Sometimes it is really worth it! Glad you can see again!! My Dad is happy to, he's just not as expressive as your are.

Thx

Big R

[blanikdog]

Five years ago I had to start wearing hearing aids, on the way home I was driving and my wife wanted to get off the interstate to get some groceries. I turned on the turn signal and a few seconds later I asked my wife what that noise was. She said your turn signal

I also have hearing aids, bushman but I can't stand EVERYTHING being loud so I threw them in a cupboard and only use them if I go to a cinema or theatre, however when I'm driving and have to turn my wife has to tell me that "your ticker is ticking" after every turn. We got it fixed.

[cob]

edit; bert thanks for the info about your doc and his procedures. i been lookin into some kind of keratotamy for a while now but no decision yet. my vision problems are only an inconvenience. cob

Thx Bert, I'll look into this. I don't have cataracts now but have noticed this spot floating in my left eye. Need to go see a eye doc sometime soon. snip

Thx

Big R

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floater" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow this might explain some. as it was explained to me what you see floating is the remains of an embroinic artery going through the eyeball that degenerates before birth. cob