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Figarosmom

(3,920 posts) Sun Jan 12, 2025, 12:51 AM Jan 12

Had my eye surgery. [View all]

It was quite a light show.
Everything is brighter and I can see distance but close up is all blurry. Going to need glasses.

I will always have just one good eye and one dead eye so I'm fine with glasses since they'll act as a shield.

Still using antibiotic drops and that gives me headaches so I'm sleeping a lot.

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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