I can't, but hopefully hubby is on his way to clearer vision. Cataract surgery on his first eye was on Tuesday. The first few days afterwards he was disappointed. He didn't think he could see any better, in fact, his vision was cloudier.
He pulled out every pair of glasses he could find. Some of the prescriptions were years old.
We tried taking the lens out for the eye that had the surgery.
That didn't work.
We bought a readers of different strength.
That didn't work, either.
Today he seems to becoming accustomed to his eyes having different visual acuity. He commented that he really can see distances well with the "new eye".
There's a bright light (literally!!!) on the horizon!
Next week he has his the procedure on his other eye.
Hopefully that works equally well.
Mark needs cataract surgery. The dr says next year. Mark says now. I imagine it does take an adjustment period.
ReplyDeleteHubby has had the cataracts for years, and was told...some day. Then it seemed they grew worse. He struggled with (complained about) his vision. He was not going to wait any longer! I think he was in Mark's camp!
DeleteHi, Dreaming! I hope all goes well with your hubby's second cataract surgery. Both Terry and I had cataract surgery, and it made a big difference for both of us. When I had to have strabismus surgery in April 2024, it took several days before my eyes stabilized and I could see clearly. Wishing you both well!
ReplyDeleteThank you. He is doing much better, seeming to having gotten used to his vision. I've heard our brains compensate when you have two different sort of lenses, so even though the other eye hasn't been done yet, maybe that is why he can see quite adequately without his glasses.
DeleteI've had cataract surgery. It's imperative to use the eye drops religiously after surgery. I did wait long after the doctor said I had cataracts to have the surgery. At that time, they weren't affecting my vision. I knew when it time though. The biggest decision is deciding on the lens implants. I was a former contact lens wearer and I never did well with multi vision lens and went with distance lens and use drug store readers to read. I also had my astigmatisms corrected. If I hadn't, I would have had to wear glasses to correct my vision. My insurance did not cover the astigmatisms correction.
ReplyDeleteIn a discussion with his doctor my husband decided to do the 'middle of the road' lenses instead of the latest and greatest. Some people get halos from those. He's content to use readers when needed.
DeleteReading through these comments, I didn't realize there were so many "lens" options! I guess it makes sense, I just never thought about it. I'm glad hubby is adjusting to his new eye, but I can imagine that it would be a struggle. I know that when I tried to switch contacts from mono-vision to multifocal, I had horrible headaches and couldn't see as well. I couldn't get back to mono-vision fast enough.
ReplyDeleteIt is an adjustment especially after the first eye is done it is like the eyes fight each other. I have readers all over and usually wear a pair around my neck.
ReplyDeleteHubby is thinking of getting a prescription that is basically clear on top, and bifocal on the bottom for reading. He says he is so used to wearing glasses he would feel naked without them. He is also very sensitive about anything getting near his eyes, and I think he feels safer behind the glass.
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