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madmax

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22. Just finished up

Wed Aug 27, 2014, 07:51 AM

Aug 2014

1 month ago the left eye. 1 week ago the right eye. One day procedure, actually just a few hours. The hospital will make someone bring you home. They wouldn't allow me to even take a Taxi.

The drops - they'll drive you crazy. So many, different times. My Dr. gave me a chart. That certainly did help, a lot.

So far... I do see distance without glasses but, it's not as clear as I think it should be. Prior to surgery I saw perfect close up. Now it's awful. He did say I might need reading glasses. One trade off or another.

If there is enough astigmatism I could get Lasik and be done with glasses all together. Have to wait to find out.

Getting all sorts of over hauls and tuneups. The Old Chevy is ready for the Levy...

Good Luck and Best Wishes to you.

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Cataract surgery next week. [View all] trof Aug 2014 OP

HEY trof! elleng Aug 2014 #1

Me too. Was planning on Oct., but son just announced No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #5

Thanks. Yes, wondering how long til I can drive, elleng Aug 2014 #6

No problem driving after the eye drops. RebelOne Aug 2014 #9

Modern cataract surgery is painless... TreasonousBastard Aug 2014 #2

Had one eye done. I wish they'd given me more relaxant, because valerief Aug 2014 #3

I was awake during the surgery also. RebelOne Aug 2014 #10

I can't remember what the doctor said. Maybe it was his error. Maybe I moved. valerief Aug 2014 #11

Hi trof Crewleader Aug 2014 #4

The price of the eye drops was the only pain I felt in the wallet. RebelOne Aug 2014 #13

Hi RebelOne Crewleader Aug 2014 #14

Did you have med insurance? trof Aug 2014 #15

I have Medicare but not the prescription insurance, RebelOne Aug 2014 #20

The three prescription eye drops cost $10 total w/ins. trof Aug 2014 #23

Yeah, I got full pre and post-op instructions with all the drops. trof Aug 2014 #17

Let us know how you're doing when you can. Crewleader Aug 2014 #19

Really easy. Just have somebody to drive you home. sinkingfeeling Aug 2014 #7

The hospital won't release you unless someone drives you home. RebelOne Aug 2014 #12

Miz t. is chauffer and caregiver. trof Aug 2014 #16

I had both eyes done in March. RebelOne Aug 2014 #8

I'm getting the toric lense to fix astigmatism. $1500. trof Aug 2014 #18

Cataracts were the best thing that ever happened to my eyes. SheilaT Aug 2014 #21

Just finished up madmax Aug 2014 #22

Thanks for help and support. Post-op results here: trof Aug 2014 #24