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OC375

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11. Hang in There!

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 04:51 PM

Jun 2025

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 2025 OP

I feel for you Bmoboy Jun 2025 #1

Our vision is so precious! crosinski Jun 2025 #10

My 70 year old husband is about to have his 2nd eye done cilla4progress Jun 2025 #2

I had those implants, too. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2025 #8

Yes, I've read about two different lenses ... crosinski Jun 2025 #12

Your fear may be exaggerated. Jirel Jun 2025 #3

Thank you! crosinski Jun 2025 #13

I had my surgery back in 2012 (I think) Siwsan Jun 2025 #4

Thank you for that. crosinski Jun 2025 #14

Cataract Maninacan Jun 2025 #5

It's so good to hear another success story ... crosinski Jun 2025 #15

I had cataract surgery 2 years ago, and I draw,too. Diamond_Dog Jun 2025 #6

It's so good to hear from someone who draws! crosinski Jun 2025 #16

Good luck! You won't regret it. Diamond_Dog Jun 2025 #20

Same here. Can't decide, though I have a little time. usonian Jun 2025 #7

Sounds like you've given this more investigation than me. crosinski Jun 2025 #17

I had cataract surgery in both eyes done 13 years ago. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2025 #9

Thank you! crosinski Jun 2025 #18

Hang in There! OC375 Jun 2025 #11

Thank you, and I wish you the best also! crosinski Jun 2025 #19

I can't wait for surgery Easterncedar Jun 2025 #21

Oh floaters! crosinski Jun 2025 #22