Originally Posted by pwd72s (Post 11748333)

Finally, it feels like the healing is complete. Done with the post surgery drops. An appointment with the opthalmologist tomorrow. I believe it's going to be an exam and testing for a new correction prescription. Yes, I'll still need glasses. Still nearsighted without glasses, but definitely not as nearsighted as before. At the last visit, the surgeon said he expects me to have 20-30 vision in both eyes with glasses.

If it turns out to be so, I'll consider that a miracle!

Then the wait for 3 pairs of glasses...regular, sun, and the large lenses "geek" glasses for pool playing. The pool glasses go above the eyebrows, so no frame in the way when "down on the shot". I've discovered that those have a dual purpose...handy for when doing arms above head while looking up wrenching and other chores.

Anyway, can't wait! It'll be great to be able to drive again...

Originally Posted by pwd72s (Post 11748360)

Steve, seems that's the case with me. I'm one of those with what the surgeon called a fragile cornea. So..not an easy post surgery time.

Originally Posted by masraum (Post 11748370)

My wife had cataracts, then got a torn retina before she scheduled the cataract surgery. She had the retina repaired which included a vitrectomy, then 4-6 weeks later had the lens replacement for the cataracts (got stuff done quick to take advantage of the insurance deductable before the end of the year). Her recovery because of the double whammy took a while and wasn't the miracle that so many people experience. I think we're 1.5 years later, and she had to get the little outpatient laser zap a few months ago, because following the surgery some part besides the lens commonly gets cloudy. Now the Dr is telling her that she should get the cataract surgery done in the other eye.