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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Congratulations on the successful surgery.
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!.