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wolf paws · 01-08-2005, 02:16 PM

I found out last summer I am in the early stages of cataracts, and just last month I went back to the eye doctor, and she said my cataracts has gotten a little worse, and that I may need surgery. Has anyone ever had cataract surgery? Was it painful? How was your recovery process? Did the surgery improve your vision?

I've read about cataract surgery on the internet, and it looks like a quick procedure with not a lot of pain, but I'm a little nervous.

Ewan's My Man · 01-08-2005, 03:55 PM

My dad does them all the time, however I'm not aware enough about it to give you any details.

However it is supposed to improve your vision. If your doctor recommends it you should go through with it.

Fleet · 01-08-2005, 04:57 PM

Wow... it's rare to need cataract surgery before age 60.
I know two Cadillac friends who had them done. One is 66 years old and the other is 73. It seemed to work fine for them. One of them said he noticed a big difference. His vision was no longer "cloudy" and "blurry."

They said the surgery is not painful. And it's quick, too. No longer than 20 or 25 minutes. The recovery time is quick- a day or two.

But be sure you really need the surgery. If your vision is not affected, it should be okay to wait until your vision is affected. A lot of people have cataracts in which their vision is still okay.

wolf paws · 01-08-2005, 06:19 PM

I don't have health insurance right now, but I'm trying to get it. My eye doctor recommended the surgery based on some problems I've been having with my eyes and also when she checked them she noticed the cataracts had increased a little.

Rebel Queen 1980 · 01-10-2005, 02:07 AM

I'm sorry to hear that,I also have cataracts.They were discovered by my
eye doctor in October.I hope I'll never need surgery.

01-08-2005, 02:16 PM	#1
wolf paws college student Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 04, 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 235	Cataract Surgery I found out last summer I am in the early stages of cataracts, and just last month I went back to the eye doctor, and she said my cataracts has gotten a little worse, and that I may need surgery. Has anyone ever had cataract surgery? Was it painful? How was your recovery process? Did the surgery improve your vision? I've read about cataract surgery on the internet, and it looks like a quick procedure with not a lot of pain, but I'm a little nervous.

01-08-2005, 03:55 PM	#2
Ewan's My Man I'll Cover You Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 29, 2001 Location: Beneath the opera house... Posts: 5,682	My dad does them all the time, however I'm not aware enough about it to give you any details. However it is supposed to improve your vision. If your doctor recommends it you should go through with it.
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01-08-2005, 04:57 PM	#3
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Wow... it's rare to need cataract surgery before age 60. I know two Cadillac friends who had them done. One is 66 years old and the other is 73. It seemed to work fine for them. One of them said he noticed a big difference. His vision was no longer "cloudy" and "blurry." They said the surgery is not painful. And it's quick, too. No longer than 20 or 25 minutes. The recovery time is quick- a day or two. But be sure you really need the surgery. If your vision is not affected, it should be okay to wait until your vision is affected. A lot of people have cataracts in which their vision is still okay.
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01-08-2005, 06:19 PM	#4
wolf paws college student Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 04, 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 235	I don't have health insurance right now, but I'm trying to get it. My eye doctor recommended the surgery based on some problems I've been having with my eyes and also when she checked them she noticed the cataracts had increased a little.

01-10-2005, 02:07 AM	#5
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	I'm sorry to hear that,I also have cataracts.They were discovered by my eye doctor in October.I hope I'll never need surgery.