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Post by tsiya on May 31, 2012 13:12:21 GMT -5
Over the past 6 months my cataracts got rapidly worse. I finally got other matters out of the way and last Tuesday I had a new lens implanted in my right eye. The left eye is scheduled for next month.
When the bandage came off yesterday it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I can see vivid colors again. I can focus a manual lens again.
I will need reading glasses, but that isn't a big deal.
I take 2 medications, Advair and Spiriva, for my lungs. both can cause cataracts and glaucoma. So far I have no signs of glaucoma or any other eye problems.
I was really afraid I'd have to give up photography, so I'm really excited about how things are working out. I shouldn't have put it off for so long.
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Post by mickeyobe on May 31, 2012 14:25:08 GMT -5
tsiya,
I had both my eyes done in two separate outpatient operations this past October.
My distance vision is now 20/20 without glasses. I need glasses to read but that choice was up to me based on cost.
You have to agree with me. The age of miracles is not over.
See ya, tsiya.
Mickey
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2012 16:03:36 GMT -5
Congratulations!
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Post by olroy2044 on May 31, 2012 18:47:25 GMT -5
Terrific news, Bob! Glad to hear it!
Roy
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Post by daveh on May 31, 2012 19:43:56 GMT -5
Eye wondered where you had got to, Bob. It's really great news. I'm looking forward to seeing some up to date photographs from you!
Dave.
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Post by nikonbob on May 31, 2012 19:58:57 GMT -5
That is the best news I have heard all day, congratulations.
Bob
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Post by Randy on May 31, 2012 21:33:59 GMT -5
Sounds great. I'm having eye problems myself now.
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Post by mickeyobe on Jun 1, 2012 0:49:57 GMT -5
Sounds great. I'm having eye problems myself now. Randy, If it's cataracts do it. It is fast, painless and as I said miraculous. Mickey  |
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Post by grenouille on Jun 1, 2012 5:35:18 GMT -5
Bob, that certainly is good news, wish you all the best.
Hye
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Post by tsiya on Jun 1, 2012 10:47:25 GMT -5
I lucked out, no glaucoma or macular degeneration, just the cataracts. You never know with 70 year old eyes. My eye doctor is a photographer, likes the old 3D film cameras. He knows how important my eyes are to me. I've got the Pentax ME Super SE out, just framing and focusing on stuff, the difference from last week is amazing.
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Post by daveh on Jun 1, 2012 15:14:09 GMT -5
If he teaches you about the 3D cameras, will you be his pupil?  |
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Post by photax on Jun 1, 2012 15:16:29 GMT -5
Hi Bob,
This is good news ! I also wish you all the best !
MIK
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Post by tsiya on Jun 4, 2012 10:50:08 GMT -5
Just got back from the doctor's office, my right eye is now 20/20! On the 19th I go for surgery on the left eye. This is just an amazing experience!
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Post by Randy on Jun 4, 2012 11:32:05 GMT -5
Sounds great. I'm having eye problems myself now. Randy, If it's cataracts do it. It is fast, painless and as I said miraculous. Mickey No, it's the steady drip of Diabetic Retinopathy. |
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Post by Berndt on Jun 5, 2012 8:52:34 GMT -5
tsiya, congratulations !!! Eyesight is really a valuable part of our health.
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