Jeannie in NJ Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 for the first time in 45 years I don't have to reach for my glasses when I wake up. I open my eye and can see. I had the left eye done and will have the right one done in about 3 or 4 weeks. The difference is amazing. When I look thru the eye that still has a cataract, not only is everything blurred but everything has a yellow, brownish tint while everything thru my left eye now looks very bright, fresh and clean with a sorta bluish tint. Also everything looks more 3D, more detailed and sharp. The surgery was a breeze. I was awake for it and found it very interesting. No pain at all. I can't put the drops in my eyes so everyone in the house is having a change to help me with the 4 times a day routine which will be for 2 months (a month for each eye). The vision in my left eye had been -17.00 and the lens they put in is 2.00 so I might need reading glasses . On my post op visit yesterday, they said it is 20/50 but will improve as the swelling goes down. the world is now a brighter, fresher, cleaner one than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 wOOHOO! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Congratulations! What great news! :hat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Congratulations to you!! :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalea Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 So, happy for you. DH is an ophthalmologist and one of his pet peeves is that some cataract surgeons do not have people use their drops long enough--then he ends up treating the infections. Please finish the bottle(s). Although rare, there are cases where you can get an infection called endophthalmitis (which I'm probably misspelling). It can be really nasty. I seem to remember DH saying that the biggest risk is a few weeks after surgery, but don't hold me to that. Just use your drops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 My husband just had his two surgeries in January; the right on the 8th and the left on the 15th. He also talks about how everything looks so 3D. That was an unexpected and funny result. :) His light flares are gone and the halos are much smaller, most of the time. It's been an odd event with funny, unexpected little things happen but it's definitley been extremely successful and he's so happy. At first it looked like he would still be a bit from 20/20 but after his final follow up last week, it looks like he's right on top of a wonderful 20/20! Coming from 20/900 in the left eye and, maginifed because of the cataract, 20/1900 in the right this has been amazing! We drive around and he'll just randomly read signs he never could have read before even with fresh prescription and new contacts. Amazing! Congratulations!!!!! ====================== Umsami, my husband has to use 3 types of drops for 4 weeks following surgery. How's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 My husband just had his two surgeries in January; the right on the 8th and the left on the 15th. He also talks about how everything looks so 3D. That was an unexpected and funny result. :) His light flares are gone and the halos are much smaller, most of the time. It's been an odd event with funny, unexpected little things happen but it's definitley been extremely successful and he's so happy. At first it looked like he would still be a bit from 20/20 but after his final follow up last week, it looks like he's right on top of a wonderful 20/20! Coming from 20/900 in the left eye and, maginifed because of the cataract, 20/1900 in the right this has been amazing! We drive around and he'll just randomly read signs he never could have read before even with fresh prescription and new contacts. Amazing! Congratulations!!!!! ====================== Umsami, my husband has to use 3 types of drops for 4 weeks following surgery. How's that? That sounds good. :) Some docs have them use the drops only for a week or two, which can be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 umsami, my dr had me start using ciproflozacin and prolensa for 3 days before surgery and now after surgery: cipro 4 times a day for 1 week prolensa once a day for 4 weeks durezol 3 times a day for 1 week, then 2 times a day for 2 weeks is that enough, should I be using the cipro more than for just 1 week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 umsami, my dr had me start using ciproflozacin and prolensa for 3 days before surgery and now after surgery: cipro 4 times a day for 1 week prolensa once a day for 4 weeks durezol 3 times a day for 1 week, then 2 times a day for 2 weeks is that enough, should I be using the cipro more than for just 1 week? DH would probably tell you to use the cirpo for longer… but there are plenty of docs who feel comfortable with just one week. The chance of infection is minor, but you don't want to be that person. He would probably agree more with these guys: http://www.violinmd.com/UserFiles/postop.pdf or http://www.oaveyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/b00dff7991bad0af08657230598d7599.pdf Of course, when my Mom had cataract surgery, I think she had abx drops for 2 weeks, and he was like…why doesn't she finish the bottle? He sees the infections…so he's biased, granted. :) I'm sure your ophthalmologist told you this, but because you were so myopic, you are increased risk of retinal detachment. (So am I, in spite of LASIK.) Changing your lens, did not change the shape of your eye. So, if God-forbid, you start to experience an increase in flashers/floaters, major vision change, loss of vision, etc., see a retina specialist. If they catch it early, they can often treat with laser, cryo, or a gas bubble. Much easier than surgery. (Note: if it happens at night or what not, you don't have to go to the ER. It's not that time critical and ER docs can't do anything for it anyway. Can wait until morning. :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'm happy it went so well. My dad, had both of his done last fall, and he is thrilled with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 You are soooo brave! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 That's wonderful! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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