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Cataract surgery today
So, will be happening in a few hours. Left eye first, right in a few weeks. No wondering how long it will be before I can get back to the 'puter...
Wish me luck...or not.
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All the best.
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Take it easy after and don't rush things.
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Good luck, sir!
I know several folks that have had it, and it went really well.
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Good luck. It's supposed to be one of the most common, successful, & easiest surgeries with great results. I have developing cataracts - age related - probably like you and some others here. From what people universally say, you'll be happy you had it done.
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The wife just had both eyes done in the last year. Far easier than she anticipated. Follow the Doc's instructions re: drops to the letter.
We'll be skipping posts about Mustangs and pool before we know it.  You'll be fine. Best Les
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Good luck, Paul...very common but no surgery, when it is you in the chair, is routine
 I will have my left eye done on 28 July at Johns Hopkins. Right eye, no issues.
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06-07-2022, 09:14 AM
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Good luck, Paul!
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Keep us up to date. I will be getting this done next month.
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When my grandmother got hers fixed in her mid-70s her strongest remark was "wow, now I can see how old I am!"
Good luck - I guess we'll all get them. My eyedoc remarked last year (at 46yo) that I'm getting them (slowly/mildly) them in otherwise very healthy eyes. Cost of ageing it seems...
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Piece o cake! Best money I ever spent. I had glasses since I was like 16 or so and it took about a month after the surgery to stop trying to take off my glasses (which I no longer had) before I got into bed at night! First day the improvement was remarkable…been like a year and a half…still 20/20 with no glasses. You’re going to love it!
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Good luck Paul. You need good eyes for around the pool table.
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Best wishes with all this Paul.... the pool hall will be awaiting your return ....
And so will we  !
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The balls he sees will be much more vibrant now!
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Get a 'pirates patch'....they're all the rage now.
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I should take the cue from you guys and start doing pool hall puns for Paul.
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first day after is bad but it quickly gets better
once a day or so pass you will not feel any pain and can see again so maybe 36 hours first 12 or so out or asleep then a bit blurry and itchy but it clears up |
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Hope it went well for you Paul.
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