I can see!.. Sort a...

[hairbrain4]

This morning I had the cataract removed from my left eye. What an experience! I don't have much depth perception but I can already see better out of it & it's only been 8 hours. I was a little nervous about being awake during the procedure but with the tad bit of anesthesia I didn't care. I could see the light on the laser moving back & forth but didn't feel a thing. As long as I keep the drops in I'm still not feeling discomfort. What does bother me is if I put my glasses on I can't see out of that eye. When I take them off I can't see out of my right eye. I'm having the other eye done in two weeks. It'll be so nice to be able to see again! In the mean time I'm walking around with my classy Ray Charles sunglasses bumping into everything!😎

[Sandydemop]

glad you are having this done and that your vision is already improving. it's going to be a long 2 weeks but so worth it. I know how much glasses cost but the good news is you won't need them anymore!

[hairbrain4 in reply to Sandydemop]

Thanks but unfortunately I will still need glasses due to the astigmatism I have. I couldn't afford the lenses that will correct that at $3,600 each eye that insurance doesn't cover.

[Sandydemop in reply to hairbrain4]

ugh. Please keep us posted about your vision.

[hairbrain4 in reply to Sandydemop]

Ok😎

[Jer29-11]

So great to hear! Sounds like it worked great for you!

[hairbrain4 in reply to Jer29-11]

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[jimeka]

So pleased that it wasn’t painful. Hope your vision stays good and it heals quickly. Take care and go steady, blessings Jimeka 🤗

[hairbrain4 in reply to jimeka]

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[Turtlepie]

Good to hear

[hairbrain4 in reply to Turtlepie]

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[twooldcrows]

fantastic ...i bet it is hard to have to not be able to do the right eye now ...so glad it is so good already .......wonderful....love and happiness ...be careful and keep the drops in the eye ...no pain...

[hairbrain4 in reply to twooldcrows]

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[greaterexp]

Hurrah!

[hairbrain4 in reply to greaterexp]

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[goatgal]

Glad to learn it's going so well for you. And, whoopee, when you have the second eye done, what a difference it will make. I wish you continued success!

[hairbrain4 in reply to goatgal]

Thanks!😎

[NorasMom]

Congratulations! May the second eye go as well. Having worn glasses myself since I was 8, I salute you!

[hairbrain4 in reply to NorasMom]

Thanks! I've worn glasses since the beginning of 4th grade. I'll still have to wear glasses to correct astigmatism.

[MsBoo]

I too was amazed when I had my cataracts removed.... Hope your other eye goes as well as this one has.. Prayers for you and best wishes!

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[hairbrain4 in reply to MsBoo]

Thank you prayers appreciated.😎

[JSSimp]

Great news. Praying for healing soon🙏🏾

[hairbrain4 in reply to JSSimp]

Thank you😎

[Neworleanslady]

That’s awesome news!! Makes me wonder how difficult it must be for u to read these messages?

[hairbrain4 in reply to Neworleanslady]

I actually close the eye I had surgery on. I can't see up close with that eye.

[mrsmike9]

I'm glad to hear your experience of the surgery. I will be facing it at sometime. Somehow people working on my eye while I'm awake scares me. All I've ever heard is "piece of cake" but you have said more than that so it's more comforting!

[hairbrain4 in reply to mrsmike9]

It really is a "piece of cake". I was a little nervous about someone operating on my eyes, I don't even like someone else putting drops in. But after the 1st drop of lidocaine to start numbing it you can't feel anything & it goes real fast. The whole procedure from the the time you walk back to the prep room till you walk out takes less than an hour.

[mrsmike9 in reply to hairbrain4]

Thank you so much. I remember when I was fitted with contacts I asked the lady, "how good are you at putting things in eyes that people kind of don't want in their eyes?" She was good and I wore contacts for awhile. I feel reassured now for when they decide it's time.

[hairbrain4 in reply to mrsmike9]

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[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

You cannot see with your glasses on because your eyesight has changed, for the better, hairbrain4 ! You will probably need to get a new pair of glasses, if you need glasses, after all is said and done!

[hairbrain4 in reply to carolek572]

Oh yeah I will need them for up close for sure & probably the astigmatism. Right now I have to wear my glasses & close the "new" eye & read with the other. Then to do everything else I have to take them off. Glad I only have to deal with this for an other week & a half before I have the other eye done.😎

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to hairbrain4]

Be careful, hairbrain4 , or I might be thinking that you're winking at me! 😉

[hairbrain4 in reply to carolek572]

Oh, I'll wink alright, usually with my right eye involuntarily. It's a fairly new thing my face has started to do. It goes along with my half-smile on the left side of my mouth. It feels like my face is dancing... 😎

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to hairbrain4]

Shall we dance, hairbrain4

youtube.com/watch?v=fNFzfwL...(Not working as expected?)

Keep Smiling

[hairbrain4 in reply to carolek572]

Exactly!😎

[falalalala]

That's great news!

[hairbrain4 in reply to falalalala]

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[Tazmanian]

Yay!

[hairbrain4 in reply to Tazmanian]

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[BlanketTime1]

that's brilliant news!🤗 i tease my mum about her ray charles shades.😀

[hairbrain4 in reply to BlanketTime1]

Ha, for me it gives me a chance to really act silly without anyone thinking I'm a crazy old women.😎

[BlanketTime1 in reply to hairbrain4]

i don't care what people think now!😀 whenever i speak with my gran, i wonder how bad I'll be if i get old😹😹

[hairbrain4 in reply to BlanketTime1]

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[Mollyabigail]

How is your vision now, Hairbrain? Pardon the late reply, but the 2 weeks leading up to Easter is a zoo here at my desk. Found your note in my email while cleaning out! Sure hope you are improving and the right eye goes as smoothly as the left did. Prayers for a quick recovery!!

[hairbrain4 in reply to Mollyabigail]

I had the other eye done on Wednesday & now I can see out of both eyes! I am very pleased with the outcome of both eyes. Next Thursday I have my last follow-up visit & I can get some cheater glasses to help with reading up close.

[Humbrd in reply to hairbrain4]

Awesome! Happy to hear it worked out for you. 👀