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**TrebMaxx** · 05-22-2025, 09:46 PM

Anyone have cataract surgery? My right eye is screwed and the eye doc suggest surgery. Moving on 62 now and I don't know if it will be worth it.

RedRaider56 · 05-23-2025, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by scho63

My sister told me the same exact thing after her surgery. She has a trifocal in one, she has halos, and a bifocal that is much better.

My doctor already told me that due to all the other issues in my eye that I will have a singular lens for distance. No worries wearing readers.

That’s interesting as my experience with the. Multifocal lenses has been the opposite
Bifocal has the halos. Trifocal does not.
The trifocal lens is a newer lens technology so that maybe the difference

**TrebMaxx** · 05-23-2025, 02:41 PM

Thanks for all the info. I will start looking into this procedure.

**Rain Man** · 05-23-2025, 02:53 PM

I drove a friend to cataract surgery last year. It was really fast, and after some days of recovery she offered rave reviews about the outcome. She'll get the other eye done at some point, but they only do one at a time for obvious reasons.

SHOWTIME · 05-23-2025, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

Anyone have cataract surgery? My right eye is screwed and the eye doc suggest surgery. Moving on 62 now and I don't know if it will be worth it.

It can lead to blindness if you don't get cataract surgery.

The great thing is you don't need corrective lenses (glasses, contacts) ever again.

**HemiEd** · 05-23-2025, 03:06 PM

Had both eyes done about 9 years ago and paid an upcharge to get stigmatism corrected with special lenses.

Here in the retirement community, it was like an assembly line with 7 patients/beds lined up in succession, rapid fire.

I have no idea how the Dr. handles that kind of pressure on a regular basis.

BlackHelicopters · 05-23-2025, 03:08 PM

Just saw my optometrist. I’m 60 years old. He mentioned the beginning of cataracts, but no surgery yet. I wear contact lens with uniocular contacts. One eye for far vision, one eye for near vision.

**TrebMaxx** · 05-23-2025, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SHOWTIME

It can lead to blindness if you don't get cataract surgery.

The great thing is you don't need corrective lenses (glasses, contacts) ever again.

This would be the gravy. It would be great to buy regular sunglasses again. Scripted sunglasses cost more than I like to pay.

**Rain Man** · 05-23-2025, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackHelicopters

Just saw my optometrist. I’m 60 years old. He mentioned the beginning of cataracts, but no surgery yet. I wear contact lens with uniocular contacts. One eye for far vision, one eye for near vision.

I bet that would make it tough to join the King's archery corps.

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Originally Posted by SHOWTIME

It can lead to blindness if you don't get cataract surgery.

The great thing is you don't need corrective lenses (glasses, contacts) ever again.

I was told in my last eye exam that I have cataracts in both eyes, but that it'll likely be 20 years before I need surgery. I didn't know that surgery would eliminate the need for glasses, though. Cataracts and nearsightedness seem like two independent things.

Stewie · 05-23-2025, 05:03 PM

Cataract surgery solves nearsighted issues because you're getting a new lens. A cloudy lens is the problem. Remove old lens with a new clear lens and voila! The ophthalmologist takes myriad measurements to ensure you get the right lens and have great vision after surgery.

**Rain Man** · 05-23-2025, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

Cataract surgery solves nearsighted issues because you're getting a new lens. A cloudy lens is the problem. Remove old lens with a new clear lens and voila! The ophthalmologist takes myriad measurements to ensure you get the right lens and have great vision after surgery.

I've worn glasses since I was 8 years old. It would be strange to stop wearing them at 80, but the world continues to hurtle pellmell toward utopia.

farmerchief · 05-24-2025, 06:49 AM

About 4-5 years ago, I noticed I wasnt seeing distance as well as before, and optomitrist said it was time for cateract surgery. Id been wearing glasses since about 5th grade, went to contacts, even had RK surgery, so been through the gamut.
Cateract surgery was a bit uncomfortable(I accused the surgeon of using a blunt phillips head screwdriver at times, he wasnt amused.) But, I could immediatly see the differance. I have mild Stigmatism, but I dont wear glasses anymore. I have a pair I keep in my pickup, which helps with night driving, but dont wear any glasses during the day. I can read without glasses, but its better if I have my reading glasses. I dont take any of those with me, just keep them in the office.
All and all, was a GREAT experience, couldnt believe how clear and sharp things are, I can see my golf ball on the course now, and dont lose as many! :-)

05-22-2025, 09:46 PM
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05-23-2025, 03:06 PM	#20
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $-589436	Had both eyes done about 9 years ago and paid an upcharge to get stigmatism corrected with special lenses. Here in the retirement community, it was like an assembly line with 7 patients/beds lined up in succession, rapid fire. I have no idea how the Dr. handles that kind of pressure on a regular basis.
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05-23-2025, 03:08 PM	#21
BlackHelicopters Spiraling down the Drain Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dante's Ninth Circle Casino cash: $-80000	Just saw my optometrist. I’m 60 years old. He mentioned the beginning of cataracts, but no surgery yet. I wear contact lens with uniocular contacts. One eye for far vision, one eye for near vision. __________________ "We're both part of the same hypocrisy, Senator, but never think it applies to my family." "Fredo. You are my brother, and I love you. But never take sides against the Family again. Ever." 2019 Adopt a Chief - Travis Kelce #87
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05-23-2025, 05:03 PM	#24
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $-1900099	Cataract surgery solves nearsighted issues because you're getting a new lens. A cloudy lens is the problem. Remove old lens with a new clear lens and voila! The ophthalmologist takes myriad measurements to ensure you get the right lens and have great vision after surgery.
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05-24-2025, 06:49 AM	#26
farmerchief Field General Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Freeport,Ks Casino cash: $-1484933	About 4-5 years ago, I noticed I wasnt seeing distance as well as before, and optomitrist said it was time for cateract surgery. Id been wearing glasses since about 5th grade, went to contacts, even had RK surgery, so been through the gamut. Cateract surgery was a bit uncomfortable(I accused the surgeon of using a blunt phillips head screwdriver at times, he wasnt amused.) But, I could immediatly see the differance. I have mild Stigmatism, but I dont wear glasses anymore. I have a pair I keep in my pickup, which helps with night driving, but dont wear any glasses during the day. I can read without glasses, but its better if I have my reading glasses. I dont take any of those with me, just keep them in the office. All and all, was a GREAT experience, couldnt believe how clear and sharp things are, I can see my golf ball on the course now, and dont lose as many! :-)
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