Had an assessment yesterday.........

[slim_boy_fat]

Attended hospital yesterday for a Cataract Assessment. This has been on the cards for some time and had reached the point where things needed to be fixed. Cataract growth in both eyes has been getting worse, due I'm told to long-term steroid use - no, not this kind!

The kind used in conjunction with chemo 'wonder drug' to help it work better.

Surgeon agreed to do one [i.e. 'good'] eye first, then the other which has limited functionality. There's no way they're going to fix it fully, but hopefully they'll be able to restore at least my peripheral vision to what it used to be.....#fingers crossed. Doc had an interesting throw-away line...."Did you know you have a bit of metal in your left eye?" Me: "No" Her: "Looks like steel, and it's been there for a while".......who knew?

I know many folk who have had the procedure [in fact, Sis in Oz is having her 2nd op today] and all report great results. I'm aware that there are risks involved as with any procedure, but the alternative is too awful to contemplate..... I'm looking forward to being able to sing "I can see clearly now the rain fog has gone".....

Playing the waiting game now but it's been mentioned that in cases like mine, where the patient only has one + a bit eyes, an effort is made to speed up the timetable. Here's hoping......

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Fingers crossed for you.

But it will mean less more gold watches for you.
Think about it.

Used to take 3 or 4 good drams to make thing blurry and out of focus.

Now it will at least 5.

 

[Cobbler]

My brother has had both eyes done, said it was nothing to worry about after the first, so pleased with it he had the other done.

 

[addjunkie]

My grand mother had both hers done years ago, changed her life. After they were done she could actually see the ash tray for her smokes. Saved her trying to burn the house down.

Hope it works out for you.

 

[zx9]

Good luck with the ops @slim_boy_fat I am sure all will go well. My father had both his done in his early 80's, he says that he feels more confident driving than he has done for years !

 

[8ob]

As above @slim_boy_fat , take care

Bob

 

[TechnicAl]

Ive got to have mine done, probably in Nov / Dec this year. Ive been changing glasses every 6 months as my eyesight has been improving. Now I know why, cataracts can improve your vision short term, however, Ive also noticed that on dull days Im struggling to see clearly.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Cheers lads, good wishes are appreciated

it was nothing to worry about

Oh, I'm not in the slightest concerned, I know I'll be in safe hands. I had elective Laser treatment 12 years ago [both eyes], but my illness has screwed things up a bit.

So I'm familiar with the prospect of seeing a big needle heading for the eyeball.

 

[Robotstar5]

Mrs Robo had both eyes done a couple of years ago, the onset was frighteningly quick, the optician spotted them starting early in the year, but she was concerned enough to go back mid-year and they had advanced considerably so the optician referred her to hospital. They did one in November and the other in January and she was well pleased with the results apart from she now has have reading glasses round her neck because she no longer has to wear vary-focals full time.

 

[gaz1]

ive been wearing reactolite lenses for well over 25 years im aware in doing so it can slow down the Cataract growth

sunlight usualy peeved my eyes off and many a headache to go with it as well but ive worn glasses since i was a child anyway

 

[Ian James]

I hope all goes well for you @slim_boy_fat my dad is due to go in he had been put in as a cancellation but that had to be canceled because of some of the medication he is on

 

[fixerupper]

Good luck buddy , My elder brother had it done last year and he was gobsmacked at how much better his eyesight is ..

 

[Brummie]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

but that had to be canceled because of some of the medication he is on

That's a great shame - has it actually been cancelled or merely postponed?

 

[Tigman]

My mum has had her left eye done 2 weeks ago she says it's amazing she can see much better , been putting drops in everyday morning and night , day surgery she were only at hospital for 3 hours at most

Hope all goes well for you !

 

[Ian James]

That's a great shame - has it actually been cancelled or merely postponed?

No it has now been rescheduled since they changed his medication and is due some time soon I can remember nana having hers done years ago

 

[Parm]

Dad had his done a few years ago, he’s good as gold now.

All the best with your procedure, just dont rush things

 

[decca]

Good luck with the op mate. Im sure it will go well for you.

 

[MattF]

Good luck. On the downside, you'll be able to see Aardvark's images clearly if you follow any of his links.

 

[wookie]

My Aunty had her's done a few years back, she said it was fantastic how much better she could see afterwards because she hadn't realised just how bad her eyesight had got because it had deteriorated slowly over many years.

All the best.