We were at the beach (Jekyll Island Georgia) last week and I wanted a picture of the full moon. My camera had been inside all day so when I took it outside for the shot the lens was fogged. I was going to delete the shot when I realized I could use it as an example of what us old pharts can look forward to. I can now show people what it looks like to have cataracts. I have an appointment with my Ophthamologist in October to discuss surgery. I ain't looking forward to it.
Andy
That is a pretty good shot of how stuff appears at night. Throw about a jillion little floaters in there zinging around and it would look just about right.
I'm to point I don't drive at night because the bright light glare is horrible. It's like looking through a dirty windshield....and there's no windshield there. I have found that shopping and putting gas in the truck at 3 AM is pleasant. There's no oncoming traffic with bright headlights and very few folks out there for me to run into...
2 years ago I went to hopefully get laser surgery.
Doc said that after 50 the eyes change so quickly that it would help me a few years at most.
I opted for selective lens replacement, which is basically cataract surgery, except I did not have cataracts.
They installed flexible Crystalens premium smart lens.
It took some months of active home therapy and I still pull out the workbooks for eye exercise to tweak my vision which is controlled by muscles, some I never knew I had.
My vision was very poor, I went from not being able to find my glasses when they were out of place to 20-20 vision.
I went with Eye Consultants of Texas in Ft Worth.
They have a website packed with all the info you desire and their staff and facility is top notch.
:eyes:
It want get any better on it's own. The surgery was not a big deal. The results are worth it. The deciding factor for me was driving down a rural interstate by myself and trying to determine if what I was seeing was a bridge or a stalled semi. I quit driving at night until after the surgery.
Andy Bruner, post: 387822, member: 1123 wrote: I have an appointment with my Ophthamologist in October to discuss surgery.
90 seconds under a surgical laser, while awake and alert, no drugs, no pain, and your eyes will be as good as when you were a kid!
"Logically" I know it will be better, I know dozens of people who've had it done and they all say it was no problem. It's just the thought of someone putting a knife (or laser) into my eye that bothers (REALLY bothers) me.
Andy
Andy Bruner, post: 387839, member: 1123 wrote: "Logically" I know it will be better, I know dozens of people who've had it done and they all say it was no problem. It's just the thought of someone putting a knife (or laser) into my eye that bothers (REALLY bothers) me.
Andy
Maybe there are some sedation options similar to dentistry?
Andy Bruner, post: 387839, member: 1123 wrote: "Logically" I know it will be better, I know dozens of people who've had it done and they all say it was no problem. It's just the thought of someone putting a knife (or laser) into my eye that bothers (REALLY bothers) me.
Andy
Though I am not in the position for such an operation yet, I can truly understand and empathize. I would have to be strapped down tightly for anybody to get a knife anywhere near my eyes. Lazar might be (stress on the might) be somewhat better.
I used to wear contacts, so I can put them in with no issues.
One of my nephews recently had lasek surgery and is pleased with the results.
Addition: both of my folks have done the cataract surgery and it did go well.
[QUOTE="... both of my folks have done the cataract surgery and it did go well.
My step dad had it too. The doctor, who had a good reputation, said it wold be 99.99% effective. My step dad was that 1 in a 10000 where it went wrong. He said life was always like driving in the fog at night after the surgery.
Hijack alert.
Talking about laser surgery reminded me of an engineer friend. He was working on a Corps project and they were using laser levels. Well, the contracting officer got word that there were lasers on site and came out and tried to shut the job down. She had her big spec book opened to the part about all the safety requirements for using lasers, and none of them were present on site. Someone finally talked some sense into her.
John, post: 387848, member: 791 wrote: I would have to be strapped down tightly for anybody to get a knife anywhere near my eyes. Lazar might be (stress on the might) be somewhat better.
My understanding of the laser procedure is that they first slice the cornea to create a flap, which gets folded back so the laser can operate directly on the target area. The corneal flap is then laid back in place and heals.
Jim Frame, post: 387870, member: 10 wrote: My understanding of the laser procedure is that they first slice the cornea to create a flap, which gets folded back so the laser can operate directly on the target area. The corneal flap is then laid back in place and heals.
That is exactly how it was done except they will insert a lens in the flap. I was out when they did it. Laid in bed for a few hours to recover from the "cocktail" and wore dark glasses for a few days. The biggest question is do you what a special or standard lens? My Daughter is an Ophthalmologist Assistance and she said that the people that got the special lenses complained the most, so I got standard. I still need glasses for reading, but everything is clear.
After cataract surgery, I was able to see ultra violet at the lower end of the light spectrum.
I was aware that this might happen but it still freaked me out. After a couple of weeks, it faded away.
It still comes back occasionally. Very strange, but cool at the same time.
paden cash, post: 387827, member: 20 wrote: .... and very few folks out there for me to run into...
...that you know of
Ruel del Castillo, post: 387883, member: 137 wrote: After cataract surgery, I was able to see ultra violet at the lower end of the light spectrum.
I was aware that this might happen but it still freaked me out. After a couple of weeks, it faded away.
It still comes back occasionally. Very strange, but cool at the same time.
I was able to see ultra-violet and a LOT more of the spectrum once...until the Purple Owsley wore off....
Andy Bruner, post: 387822, member: 1123 wrote: We were at the beach (Jekyll Island Georgia) last week and I wanted a picture of the full moon. My camera had been inside all day so when I took it outside for the shot the lens was fogged. I was going to delete the shot when I realized I could use it as an example of what us old pharts can look forward to. I can now show people what it looks like to have cataracts. I have an appointment with my Ophthamologist in October to discuss surgery. I ain't looking forward to it.
Andy
Andy - I was scared to DEATH about cataract surgery for a long time. Had it done on both eyes (about 6 weeks apart) around 3 years ago. It was so easy I couyldn't believe it! Easier than a teeth cleaning. I went home and for weeks marveled at how white the washing machine and dryer were! I wish I would have had it done years ago... My vision went from 20/22,000 (yes, thats correct!) to 20/25 in one and 20/45 in the other...
Andy Bruner, post: 387839, member: 1123 wrote: It's just the thought of someone putting a knife (or laser) into my eye that bothers (REALLY bothers) me.
You can't even feel it, and they don't "cut" flaps anymore unless they are inserting a contact type lens. If yer nervous 4 fingers of Wild Turkey should calm ya! 😉
Speakin' of gettin' old, I put another candle on the birthday cake today...............right after making a pre-call to the fire department, just in case.
Holy Cow, post: 388012, member: 50 wrote: right after making a pre-call to the fire department, just in case.
Happy birthday! And many more...:party::cool:
RADAR, post: 388013, member: 413 wrote: Happy birthday! And many more...:party::cool:
Yeah, happy birthday old man.
