Cataract posts

[Predderman2020]

I would just like to thank everyone who gave me advice and views on Cataracts when I was worried. Thanks! It reassured me.

[GOOD_GRIEF]

It's easier than getting your teeth cleaned, and you'll be amazed by your new view of the world in just a few hours. Follow all the instructions regarding recovery - don't rub your eyes, take your drops, wear sunnies outdoors, and take it a little easy for a couple of days.

Cataract surgery is a modern miracle.

[piglette in reply to GOOD_GRIEF]

They say in India they used to take a cataract out with a thorn and it took four seconds!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to piglette]

Think I'll pass on that version ...

[piglette in reply to PMRpro]

👀 👁️

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to piglette]

Yes but what did they do to replace it! Mind boggles….

[piglette in reply to DorsetLady]

I hate to think.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to piglette]

They didn't - before intraoccular lenses they just removed the totally opaque "ripe" lens and the patient wore bottle bottom specs ...

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

[piglette in reply to PMRpro]

Did you ever read 84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff, a fabulous book? She mentions having cataracts and then having the special glasses. Worth a read.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to piglette]

No - must have a look

[piglette in reply to PMRpro]

I loved it, but read it a long time ago, my mother recommended it to me.