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24. Ive always had reading glasses and i dont mind that.

Sun Jan 12, 2025, 03:25 PM

Jan 12

I would think that having glasses for distance really means always wearing glasses to see TV or anything more than a few feet away. Whereas farsightedness means only putting on glasses when you want to read or sew etc.

Having both surgeries at the same time is lessening chances of something going wrong since in essence you are eliminating one surgery ( the anesthesia and chance of infection) what your doctor wants to do is provide drainage so fluid doesn't build up behind your eye from. The glaucoma. My father on law had it and said he was glad he did it. But his glaucoma was really bad by then.

I know how you feel about having only one good eye, but doc screw up aren't plentiful , the risk comes from the anesthesia and chance of infection. So combining both into one lessens your chances of those.

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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