LAKOTA169 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Had cataract/glaucoma surgery on my right eye today. Having the left eye done next Monday. So far, everything seems to be ok. Going for a follow-up tomorrow. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 it is amazing the things they can do today and have you right back to speed in quick time..I remember my mother getting a whole new look at life with these procedures..hopefully you will do well also... Quote
Greenbomb Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Good for you; I hope it all works good. Since they have made such great strides in eye surgery the last few years, I need to go in and see if they can separate my optic nerve from my anal nerve so I can get rid of my crappy outlook on life. Quote
Frank Blackstone Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 I will having good thoughts for your recovery. Be strong. Take your time recovering. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) I have a friend who thinks he will have BOTh knees replaced at the same time this summer. Gonna slow him down for a while. Hope your surgery goes well. Edited May 10, 2011 by BobT-47P15 Quote
Desotodav Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Best wishes for the right eye LAKOTA169, and I hope everything works out as well for you with the left eye. I had similar surgery to remove a Pterygium in my right eye early last year. It involved removing the section of my eyeball that was damaged and grafting a section from above my eyelid (with 8 stitches) back into the same area. I believe the procedure is very similar to what you are going through. You will probably find that your eyes are very sensitive to light for a while, so best to invest in a good pair of sunglasses. You will probably also find that your surgeon will recommend that you buy a good pair of sun glasses with wrap around lenses. You might even gain a bit of eyesight out of it! Good luck and best wishes for your recovery. Desotodav Quote
Charlie Olson Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 What with the young ladies of today wearing less and less clothing; good eyesight is a must. Good luck!!!!! Quote
P-12 Tommy Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Amazing! My mother went most of her life living in a blur 'till she got catarac surgery. She said she's never had vision this good. She cried when they took the bandages off when she saw how good she could see. Good luck on yours! Tom Quote
48P15Annie Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 My grandpa had a cornea graft/transplant, and that is how he contracted the disease that killed him. Don't mean to be a buzz kill, but anything with the eyes freaks me out! Quote
Oldguy48 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Best of luck to you with your upcoming surgery. Hope you have "Eagle Eye vision" afterwards. Quote
dirty dan Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Had cataract/glaucoma surgery on my right eye today. Having the left eye done next Monday. So far, everything seems to be ok. Going for a follow-up tomorrow. I had the SLT a while back. Wasn't really painful, but the results didn't last but a few months for me. It did leave me seeing a rainbow halo around lights for about 8 weeks. Good luck with yours. Quote
Big_John Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Good luck with everything! I've had six eye surgerys all together. Cataracts at the young age of 31 and detached retinas in both eyes. It's amazing what can be done. I have 20/20 vision using mild perscription glasses. Aside from not being able to lift anything heavy anymore (so I don't tear the retinas again) life is pretty good... Quote
LAKOTA169 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Posted May 11, 2011 Thanks for the well wishes. went for a follow-up today, and everything looks ok. Ed Quote
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