Cataract Procedure.

[Togo]

Morning Abers. Does anyone have any advice for me prior to my cataract op. tomorrow afternoon? Just hope it is fairly straight forward.

[TheChair]

The only advice I can offer is this. My MIL worked herself up into a right panic beforehand, but afterwards she couldn't believe how trivial (and worthwhile) the experience was.

[Togo]

Than for your response The Chair. I am not usually one to be bothered about dentists, needles or the like. I have undergone major surgery recently without any qualms but strangely find myself disliking the idea of my eye being cut. Ha ha. I must be getting twitchy.

[Pete65]

Hello, Togo!
I have had both eyes done and found the procedure a stroll in the park.
I got several lots of drops before going to the theatre.
Once there, a very nice nurse held my hand until it was over.
I had no problems after it.
I would rather have a cataract op, than go for a filling at my very competent dentist, if that makes sense.
It is the most successful op the NHS does.
I am sure you will be grand!

[bookbinder]

I also have had one cataract operation. If you have not been told to do anything before your operation, then don't do anything. I was worried about seeing that knife/lancet, or whatever, coming towards my eye, but I saw and felt nothing. I was given an injection in my eye beforehand, and my eye muscles were anaesthetised. I agree with Pete when he says that it's nothing to be concerned about. Don't drive for a while afterwards. You'll be OK, don't worry.

[gness]

It will be fine, Togo.....you'll sail through it in your eagerness to get back to AB......

Our marriage was saved by MrG having his cataract operation......he was finally able to see that my choice of colours for paint, wallpaper, furniture, car....in fact everything....was the right choice....and he had been seeing things incorrectly.......... ;-)

Best wishes....xx

[Pete65]

I can agree with Gness!
One vivid memory of my first op is, it was done in winter when we had had a good several inches of snow.
The next day I removed the eye pad as instructed and was astonished at how white the snow was with my "new" eye.
Same in the kitchen.
Washing machine, fridge etc were bright white.
I could not wait until I got my second eye done!

[jno]

I had a general anesthetic. Those who had a local said it was okay, but I too didn't actually want to be there while people were fiddling with my eyes (I blink all the time anyway).

You'll probably be sent home with a dressing on your eye for the first night and a patch to protect it for the next few nights, to stop you absent-mindedly rubbing it; plus drops for a month or so.

It also removes a yellow cast from yor eye so the world is not only bright but bluish - the difference between it and the other eye is surprising.

You shouldn't need distance glasses afterwards, if you've been wearing any.

[gness]

Get a good night's sleep now, Togo...be over before you know it......x

[tonyav]

You'll be just fine, Togo.

[askyourgran]

Everyone I know has had no problem at all with the procedure, it is just one day I think that you need to have your eye covered, then after that no need for glasses, lucky you.

[jno]

I still need reading glasses, ayg.

[askyourgran]

jno My SIL has just had here second eye op and she doesn't need to wear her glasses all the time. Perhaps she does for reading but I've not seen them.

[Togo]

Well thank you one and all. I'm ready Freddy. My pal big 'gay' Gary is kindy taking me in, 'She who must be obeyed' is coming to pick me up later. That should give the reception desk an eyebrow lifter. Haha. See you later.

[Peter Pedant]

perhaps eye drops for two weeks
hardly a problem

it'll be OK

[Barsel]

Just wanted to say good luck, I'm sure you will be fine.It's possible you may need glasses after the op.They asked me did I want to have to wear glasses for reading or distance and I chose distance. When my brother had his done, he chose reading. So I wear glasses for driving etc and he doesn't, but I don't need glasses for reading, and he does.It's worth bearing that in mind in case they ask you that.Let us know how you get on.xx

[Togo]

Good tip Barsel. Reading glasses for me if given option. I spend half my life looking for my specs, so can leave readers at home mainly.

[Togo]

Morning all. The procedure went well and I now have a bionic, special eye.
Cannot stop looking at the trees and flowers out the back. It is truly amazing. 'She who must be obeyed' insists that I restrict my time in front of the screen for a for a few days. I will be taking her advice. I can see better than I have for years.

[Pete65]

Well done, Togo!
The difference is amazing!
Did you find the procedure stress free?
They gave me tea and biscuits after my op!

[gness]

Good to hear, Togo....must feel so different!

I hope you're being obedient and not reading this.....if you are.....

....Go Away!!!!

Gx