Have you had surgery for cataracts?

[Katybug]

Hi Katybug
I really cant remember having much of a problem between the two ops - there certainly was a difference in the eyes but it didnt trouble me - and Ive never used eye drops since the surgery, oh maybe ocasionally but nothing connected with the surgery from my viewpoint. Good luck next month - you'll love the difference.

You really are lucky, Kel, seems almost everyone else has to use the drops regularly. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. And, again, welcome to our group!

 

[Katybug]

I have not only the problem of having only cataracts, but also Fuch's Dystrophy - a complete deterioration of the front of the cornea.. For me, the only answer is a corneal transplant. My vision has been gradually fading over 20 years now. I also have eyes that weep - part of the process of Fuch's dystrophy. They'll be bad enough in about a year for me to have the corneal transplant. Meanwhile, I just have to put in the drops, try to see as well as I can and just hope that the corneal transplant, when I have it, will work. I must admit I'm rather scared of going blind.

Oh, Granny, you are dealing with so much more than I am. My heart goes out. It's awful not being able to see clearly, but for most of us it's much more easily resolved than what they are telling you. Let's keep our fingers crossed that it will work. If it's any consolation, and I don't know anyone personally, but I've heard success stories on the transplants and no negatives. Please keep us updated.

 

[kel397]

I agree re improved brightness- the eye yet to be operated on in those two weeks will show you things that look decidedly dull. Swap eyes to the operated one and, wow, it all brightens up considerably. You have no idea this dulling of colours is happening until you have this operation.