Big Cliff Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Well, had the cataract surgery yesterday, quite an experience! They did both eyes so I was running kind of blind afterwards but by this morning I started to notice a really big change. White actually is REALLY white, lights in the house that seemed dim before are almost too bright now. Boy what a differance! Things are still kind of blured but I just had my follow up visit and the surgeon said he was very pleased with the way things went and over the next few days my vision should continue to improve to the point I'll only need reading glasses. Can't drive for a week but that's ok, Sue will take me anywhere I need to go. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that FISHING STARTS as of next weekend and look out fish!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubbex1 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi CLiff, is it the laser surgery you had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Awsome news Cliff . Be sure to stick to the recovery procedure (BTW what are you doing on the computer). Best Regards, Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 GREAT news.....we take our eye sight for granted most times.... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi CLiff, is it the laser surgery you had? No, cataracts removed, new lenses put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 That's great Cliff. All the people I've talked to since having surgery like that say the White is the biggest difference. Glad you can see better now Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Awsome news Cliff . Be sure to stick to the recovery procedure (BTW what are you doing on the computer). Best Regards, Simon It's a bit hard but I just had to let everyone know that I'm good to go and warn the fish LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 i had it done on my right eye 2 years ago.Actually replaced the lens. I was exicted because after many years i could actually see the stars again ! and colors !!!! wow. I am sposed to go this year for the left side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 cliff.... u will have to get a new mirror for your toilet now.. The new one should say : objects in mirror are further away than they appear in the mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Glad everything went off OK Cliff. Now relax and take it easy...I know that will be hard for you... so the recovery process does what it has to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 FISHING STARTS as of next weekend and look out fish!!!!! NOW YOU CAN SEE THEM! Good news Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 That's great Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 terrific news Cliff!!!!! what did sue say when you told her that she looks better today then when you married her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 That is good news Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 terrific news Cliff!!!!! what did sue say when you told her that she looks better today then when you married her? SMOOOOOOOOTH!!!!! that outta be good for a lobster dinner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Wonderful news Cliff, it must be a great feeling to return to clear vision again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 great news cliff! i had poor vision for years, finally got laser surgery as a job requirement. couldn't beleive the sensation of having good vision again. enjoy the experience - by the way the fish, unfortunately, got smaller when my sight got better. fortunately i had eye surgery, not truth surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 How many fingers am I holding up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Good to hear, Cliff. Glad your surgery went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Awesome Cliff, now you'll realize that blurry foggy cover over Toronto is really smog and not your eyes LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Glad to hear things went well Cliff... Makes me wish I could get mine done soon but I understand mine aren't bad enough yet... My opthamologist told me fifteen years ago that I had the beginnings of cataracts and that he would have to operate to remove them before he retires (he was a young man then with a two year old son) "Cripes" I replied "I'm 60 years old... I may have croaked before then !!!" Still not bad enough at my annual checkup last October... Now to get my gout under control before you are ready to fish...it can get awful cold on the feets when you can't get your boots on Pick-up new meds today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Now to get my gout under control Hey Norm, I have a bit of gout that flares up every couple years and when it does, I pop a couple Indomethacin and it clears it right up. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hey Norm, I have a bit of gout that flares up every couple years and when it does, I pop a couple Indomethacin and it clears it right up. Just a thought. Thanks Lew... Still don't know what I'll be taking... Seems the stuff that the doc ordered this morning does not mix well with one of my other meds and the pharmacist has to discuss this with my doc who does not work in Buckhorn on Fridays so I'm guessing it will be Monday before I get started on sumpin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Don't tell your fishing buddies, Cliff. They'll drill you an extra hole, flop you down on the ice and put a coat over your head. You'll be demoted to "Scout". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Happy to hear the news! Had mine done a few years ago, went from super thick high index lenses to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other. Now I use dollar store glasses to read with and it's the first time in my life I can wear real honest to god sunglasses. Only issue was with lights at night and white on black etc. The Doc. did laser surgery afterwards, twice on my left and once on the right to help the problem. It got better but still a little awkward. At the beginning I would see 2 sets of headlights coming at me on the road, that sort of thing. Now lights or bright light are just an issue but not too serious. It is an amazing experience. Edited January 29, 2011 by pikehunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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