OMG!–I can’t believe how dingy everything looked!

I had cataract surgery for my right eye on September 1, 2020.  My initial impression was how white the whites were.   Then I noticed how much more colorful everything was. Using an old photo, this image is an attempt to show the improvement my perception of color.  There was also a marked improvement in sharpness, not shown here. The photo is of the Narrows, Zion National Park, September 29, 2019.So… yesterday, I had cataract surgery on my right eye.

The problem that led me to pursue cataract surgery was how much lights and bright reflections seemed to fog what I was seeing, with halos surrounding every light and bright surface, sort of like what you might see looking through a frosty or slightly fogged-up window.  This was first noticeable when driving at night a  few years ago, though I’ve known that I had cataracts developing for a much longer time, another one of the common effects of aging.

After the surgery, my initial impression was how white the whites were.   Then I noticed how much more colorful everything was and, later, that things are a lot sharper. I’ve tried to show the color difference in the images above, but it’s overall a more significant difference than even that.

Cataracts result in hardening and yellowing of the lens of the eyes.  When comparing the vision between my left and right eye, whites have a yellow or slightly amber cast to them.

It’s less than 24 hours since the surgery so I don’t know yet how much my vision will have changed.  So far, my distant vision is significantly improved, probably 20/20 or better.  However, my closeup vision isn’t quite as good as it was before.  If it stays that way, that’s okay.  I may have to have reading glasses, but that would be a improvement over having to wear glasses all of the time.

I am looking forward to getting the surgery for my left eye!

The photo is of the Narrows, Zion National Park, Utah, September 29, 2019.

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  • Ramana Rajgopaul Sep 4, 2020 Link

    Congratulations on the successful surgery.
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    • Mike Goad Sep 4, 2020 Link

      Thanks!

      … and, now, the next one is scheduled.

      During the followup the day after the surgery, Dr. Baker asked if I would be wanting to take care of the other eye. I asked him how soon I could get it done. He only does surgeries on Tuesdays.

      The left eye is now scheduled for next Tuesday afternoon!.
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