"See" you real soon!! UPDATE in post #22

[13littledogs]

Hope it went well.

 

[leebee]

Since @gmi3804 asked in another thread...
I'm OK... vision is wonky, and I have absolutely no near-vision distinction at all in the operated eye. I knew I'd need 'readers' for close vision, but didn't expect this. I can't even see the 3 stones in my engagement ring, much less read my Nook. I have a patch over the operated eye as otherwise I have double vision... but the distance vision in this eye is superb, much better than in my "unoperated" eye with my glasses. I think I'm just gonna ride out the next couple of weeks. Weirdest thing is having no depth perception at all- it makes typing a challenge, and you should have seen me trying to put toothpaste on my toothbrush this morning!!

 

[gmi3804]

Glad to hear you're out and recovering. The vision will get clearer, I presume, in subsequent days? In the meantime, take advantage of the situation and make others do your bidding.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Since @gmi3804 asked in another thread...
I'm OK... vision is wonky, and I have absolutely no near-vision distinction at all in the operated eye. I knew I'd need 'readers' for close vision, but didn't expect this. I can't even see the 3 stones in my engagement ring, much less read my Nook. I have a patch over the operated eye as otherwise I have double vision... but the distance vision in this eye is superb, much better than in my "unoperated" eye with my glasses. I think I'm just gonna ride out the next couple of weeks. Weirdest thing is having no depth perception at all- it makes typing a challenge, and you should have seen me trying to put toothpaste on my toothbrush this morning!!

Thanks for the update, leebee. Sounds similar to my procedures last year. Every day a little better. Be careful of that toothpaste.

 

[TippyThomas]

Since @gmi3804 asked in another thread...
I'm OK... vision is wonky, and I have absolutely no near-vision distinction at all in the operated eye. I knew I'd need 'readers' for close vision, but didn't expect this. I can't even see the 3 stones in my engagement ring, much less read my Nook. I have a patch over the operated eye as otherwise I have double vision... but the distance vision in this eye is superb, much better than in my "unoperated" eye with my glasses. I think I'm just gonna ride out the next couple of weeks. Weirdest thing is having no depth perception at all- it makes typing a challenge, and you should have seen me trying to put toothpaste on my toothbrush this morning!!

As long as you didn't put it in your eye it's a win!

Glad to see (pun intended) things went well. Wishing for continued improvement.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Prayers for continuing healing my friend. Please be kind to yourself and take care.

 

[ronandannette]

Since @gmi3804 asked in another thread...
I'm OK... vision is wonky, and I have absolutely no near-vision distinction at all in the operated eye. I knew I'd need 'readers' for close vision, but didn't expect this. I can't even see the 3 stones in my engagement ring, much less read my Nook. I have a patch over the operated eye as otherwise I have double vision... but the distance vision in this eye is superb, much better than in my "unoperated" eye with my glasses. I think I'm just gonna ride out the next couple of weeks. Weirdest thing is having no depth perception at all- it makes typing a challenge, and you should have seen me trying to put toothpaste on my toothbrush this morning!!

Your near-vision is gone forever and it can be a HUGE adjustment for those of us who have lived a lifetime with myopia. Every fiber in your being wants to see something better by getting closer to it but it just doesn't work that way anymore. You will eventually get used to it and in the meantime, marvel at the distance vision you may have never dreamed of. I wish you well.

 

[Micca]

Quick: How many fingers am I holding up??? OK my turn...I just see one finger and it's...oh dear

I predict things will get better fast. 5 years post op and my vision is close to 20/20, no glasses. I sure hope you get similar results. Take it easy as long as you can & feel better soon!

 

[slo]

Since @gmi3804 asked in another thread...
I'm OK... vision is wonky, and I have absolutely no near-vision distinction at all in the operated eye. I knew I'd need 'readers' for close vision, but didn't expect this. I can't even see the 3 stones in my engagement ring, much less read my Nook. I have a patch over the operated eye as otherwise I have double vision... but the distance vision in this eye is superb, much better than in my "unoperated" eye with my glasses. I think I'm just gonna ride out the next couple of weeks. Weirdest thing is having no depth perception at all- it makes typing a challenge, and you should have seen me trying to put toothpaste on my toothbrush this morning!!

Thank you for the update. Having your sight become different really affects your daily activities. I hope things get better and that you’ll easily adapt to your new normal

 

[MIGrandma]

I hope things get better for you soon.

I had both eyes done just over a year ago. For a few years my doctor said I had cataracts, then last year he said I could have the surgery ant time so I figured I might as well get it over with. Honestly, I wish I would not have had it done. The surgery part went fine, and I didn’t have issues seeing right after. But I never felt I was seeing any better. Didn’t notice any difference at all really. So many say colors are brighter, I didn’t think so. And my doctor had recommended the toric lenses to help with my astigmatism so I had been excited about that, but my surgeon said they didn’t make them strong enough to help me so that was a big disappointment.

My floaters are much worse since the surgery, I have to blink my eyes sometimes to get rid of the blurriness, and night time driving is awful with the oncoming headlights.

I wouldn’t do it again until I absolutely couldn’t see.

 

[leebee]

Your near-vision is gone forever and it can be a HUGE adjustment for those of us who have lived a lifetime with myopia. Every fiber in your being wants to see something better by getting closer to it but it just doesn't work that way anymore. You will eventually get used to it and in the meantime, marvel at the distance vision you may have never dreamed of. I wish you well.

So how do you read? Glasses? I expect that, but right now, I can't read anything with that eye, even with my glasses on.

 

[tvguy]

So how do you read? Glasses? I expect that, but right now, I can't read anything with that eye, even with my glasses on.

Which lense did you get. The free one, the toric, or the light adjustable?

 

[AnnaS]

Continued thoughts for quick healing

 

[leebee]

Which lense did you get. The free one, the toric, or the light adjustable?

I got whatever my insurance covers, so probably the "free" one- although it certainly isn't free!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Extra prayers and a hug dear Lee.

 

[tvguy]

I got whatever my insurance covers, so probably the "free" one- although it certainly isn't free!

Well, free to you. I guess something like 90% of the patients get the basic lenses.

 

[ronandannette]

So how do you read? Glasses? I expect that, but right now, I can't read anything with that eye, even with my glasses on.

I pretty much couldn't read, or do anything else up-close, until the eye settled down. Once I had the other one done (a week later), it was a lot easier because my brain wasn't "confused" trying to compensate for the differences between the two. By then I could read on my iPad in large font, and could manage working on my desk-top because the screen was 2' or so away. A month later I got my prescription glasses; alas, I still need progressives and always will. I also had a short round of occupational therapy to learn new coping strategies for having a different kind of bad vision than the kind I'd had all my life. Not gonna lie - it was a tough time, even though the surgery outcome was exactly what it was expected to be. That was 8'ish years ago and I'm fully adjusted now but I still do miss my near-vision. I hope it eventually turns out well for you.

 

[leebee]

I pretty much couldn't read, or do anything else up-close, until the eye settled down. Once I had the other one done (a week later), it was a lot easier because my brain wasn't "confused" trying to compensate for the differences between the two. By then I could read on my iPad in large font, and could manage working on my desk-top because the screen was 2' or so away. A month later I got my prescription glasses; alas, I still need progressives and always will. I also had a short round of occupational therapy to learn new coping strategies for having a different kind of bad vision than the kind I'd had all my life. Not gonna lie - it was a tough time, even though the surgery outcome was exactly what it was expected to be. That was 8'ish years ago and I'm fully adjusted now but I still do miss my near-vision. I hope it eventually turns out well for you.

I'm having the second eye done in the morning. I'm hoping that with both eyes done, things will be easier, even if it takes a bit for them to settle down. I'm glad I took the time off from work; I work in an organic chemistry lab and I don't feel that my vision is currently good enough to be safe- and the same for driving. Fingers crossed for tomorrow, and that things will be better balanced after that. I have some bifocal readers coming from Amazon- top part is just glass and the bottom bifocal will be a 3.5 reader. I'm hoping this will help until I can get a new prescription.