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usonian

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7. Same here. Can't decide, though I have a little time.
Thu Jun 26, 2025, 04:34 PM
Jun 26

Last edited Thu Jun 26, 2025, 05:27 PM - Edit history (1)

Typing this on my phone without glasses.

You might get a second opinion on the lenses. I don't know if they come in -6 or more, which would mimic strong myopia.

I'll ask. "middle" close would require glasses for both distant and very close vision.

Could I live with distant vision, and glasses for anything close? I have been the opposite for almost all my life. Reading glasses are cheaper, that's all.

I wear glasses for photography. Flat panels just have too much glare for me. The viewfinder works better, and requires distant vision, or near to it. The flat panel display uses my "normal" close vision less the glasses. But I rarely use it.

At least, you are not alone in this matter. Best of luck.

On edit. I once was given "far and close" eyeglass lenses. My mind felt twisted and I asked for equal strength in both eyes. If this is a consideration, do ask for a test pair of glasses with unequal strength before making a committment.

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I feel for you Bmoboy Jun 26 #1
Our vision is so precious! crosinski Jun 26 #10
My 70 year old husband is about to have his 2nd eye done cilla4progress Jun 26 #2
I had those implants, too. greatauntoftriplets Jun 26 #8
Yes, I've read about two different lenses ... crosinski Jun 26 #12
Your fear may be exaggerated. Jirel Jun 26 #3
Thank you! crosinski Jun 26 #13
I had my surgery back in 2012 (I think) Siwsan Jun 26 #4
Thank you for that. crosinski Jun 26 #14
Cataract Maninacan Jun 26 #5
It's so good to hear another success story ... crosinski Jun 26 #15
I had cataract surgery 2 years ago, and I draw,too. Diamond_Dog Jun 26 #6
It's so good to hear from someone who draws! crosinski Jun 26 #16
Good luck! You won't regret it. Diamond_Dog Jun 26 #20
Same here. Can't decide, though I have a little time. usonian Jun 26 #7
Sounds like you've given this more investigation than me. crosinski Jun 26 #17
I had cataract surgery in both eyes done 13 years ago. greatauntoftriplets Jun 26 #9
Thank you! crosinski Jun 26 #18
Hang in There! OC375 Jun 26 #11
Thank you, and I wish you the best also! crosinski Jun 26 #19
I can't wait for surgery Easterncedar Jun 26 #21
Oh floaters! crosinski Jun 27 #22
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