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walkingman

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35. Thank you so much for your insight. I'm 74 retired and drive very little so that is indeed a factor.
Sun Jan 12, 2025, 06:24 PM
4 hrs ago

I do enjoy reading, my computer, and really don't have a problem wearing glasses as needed - that is what I do already anyway. Although I do wear contacts, or did when I worked although not so much now.

So how did you choice of "near vision" work for you? Can you see as good as previously close up? I can read even small print now without my glasses and prior to my cataract getting worse in this last year I could even see my computer screen without glasses - can't see the screen well now. My prescription went from -3.50 to -6.50 just this last year and that was the first change in years for me. I can see distance now pretty well, but as I said earlier any light or glare makes it difficult. I had to go to dark mode on the desktop to even read text (that worked well).

I worry about getting my measurements for the IOL in March - how accurate it will be and of course the proposed MIGS surgery to hopefully correct my glaucoma (the drops are keeping my pressure at 11-14 without any issue). But as mentioned earlier if it does get worse additional surgery will be required and the Dr. did say that traditional glaucoma surgery is more serious that the proposed MIGS procedure.

Sorry to be so long-winded but I really do appreciate your insight. ☮

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Had my eye surgery. [View all] Figarosmom 22 hrs ago OP
I'm so glad the surgery us behind you & that it wenr well! SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #1
Thank you Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #11
Congratulations! Here's to your far-sighted glasses!... electric_blue68 21 hrs ago #2
Thank you Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #12
Use those drops frequently and be sure they are PF..preservative free and you'll be fine 🌺 Deuxcents 21 hrs ago #3
I will thanks Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #13
So did you have cataract surgery? If so do you consider it a success, does your Doctor? walkingman 21 hrs ago #4
Yes,yes,he said he was pleased Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #14
Thanks for the update; will you need prescription sun glasses in summer? irisblue 20 hrs ago #5
Only if i want to read in the sun. Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #15
Follow the orders Old Crank 19 hrs ago #6
I always Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #16
It took a little while for mine to actually level out. duncang 17 hrs ago #7
I finally saw what the characters on Ghosts Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #17
At least the stress of surgery is behind you True Dough 15 hrs ago #8
Yep Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #18
Keep those eyes True Dough 8 hrs ago #22
I know Figarosmom 8 hrs ago #23
Glad Things Went Well ProfessorGAC 13 hrs ago #9
Sorry about your eye Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #19
Glad the surgery is behind you. Bright days ahead!!! Fla Dem 13 hrs ago #10
Yep Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #20
I'm facing the same thing shortly - in fact I go for my measurements early March. walkingman 8 hrs ago #21
Ive always had reading glasses and i dont mind that. Figarosmom 7 hrs ago #24
Thank you - that is exactly what my Doctor said. I guess I'll cross my fingers and take the chance. walkingman 6 hrs ago #25
I hear you about being nervous, about risking your one good eye, walkingman. wordstroken 4 hrs ago #34
Thank you so much for your insight. I'm 74 retired and drive very little so that is indeed a factor. walkingman 4 hrs ago #35
The decision to get the "near vision" turned out to be the best choice. wordstroken 4 hrs ago #36
Thanks again!! Makes me feel better. walkingman 3 hrs ago #37
One of the big things I noticed after mine was the improvement of color acuity... Wounded Bear 6 hrs ago #26
Thank you Figarosmom 6 hrs ago #27
The eyedrops after are an inconvenience, and I'm sorry you have adverse reactions... Wounded Bear 6 hrs ago #29
Thanks Figarosmom 5 hrs ago #33
Best wishes for a speedy and healthy recovery! GreenWave 6 hrs ago #28
Thank you Figarosmom 5 hrs ago #32
Best wishes. Keep the music coming. surfered 6 hrs ago #30
You bet Figarosmom 5 hrs ago #31
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