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OC375

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11. Hang in There!

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 04:51 PM

Jun 26

I empathise with you. I had a detached retina repaired in April and lost 25% vision in my left eye. I need cataract surgery becuase the lasrer used to fix this causes damage. I'm apprehensive as well becuase (while I'm no artist) I do alot of visual things and have been impacted, and will be impacted further. Eyesight is something where changes caused by problems tends to lean towards "permenant", and adapting is tough. I wish you the best.

Of note: a friend's wife had cataract surgery and the lenses they impanted were "adjustable" using UV light. The lens prescription can be tuned after they are installed, rather than going with the best guess before surgery. Apparently makes for better results. Perhaps it's something to look into?

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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