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Mental Health Support

crosinski

(649 posts)

10. Our vision is so precious!

Reply to Bmoboy (Reply #1)

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 04:44 PM

Jun 26

I’m sorry to hear you’ve lost the vision in one eye and fear for it in the other. Our vision is tied to our independence, of course, and that’s a huge part of the problem. Please take care.

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Depression over cataract surgery [View all] crosinski Jun 26 OP

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