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trof

(54,273 posts)
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 06:31 PM Aug 2014

Bottom line on my cataract surgery: NO SWEAT, NO PAIN!

If it's in your future, it's easy peasey.
Took about 10 minutes.
Saw a bright light that changed colors and intensity a few times.

Vision was very blurred post op.
Improved throughout the day.
And the next day.
For me, it was a gradual process.

Yesterday I watched the Alabama- West Virginia game.
Took my glasses off and found I could see the screen almost as well.
Yea!

If you have questions, just post them here.

Oh yeah, I guess it goes with out saying...make sure you have a competent ophthalmology surgeon.
I said to my guy, pre-op, "Tell me you've done this hundreds of times with good results and you could do it in your sleep."
He smiled and said "Thousands."

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Bottom line on my cataract surgery: NO SWEAT, NO PAIN! (Original Post) trof Aug 2014 OP
Glad to hear it, my dear trof! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2014 #1
Thanks, again. elleng Aug 2014 #2
My surgeon was the best. RebelOne Aug 2014 #3

elleng

(136,043 posts)
2. Thanks, again.
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 07:59 PM
Aug 2014

Guess I'll check with the several docs whose names I have, and go for the one with 'thousands!'

RebelOne

(30,947 posts)
3. My surgeon was the best.
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:19 PM
Aug 2014

He has been doing cataract surgery for 30 years. If anyone lives in the Atlanta area, I recommend Dr. Alan Benedict. He is the best.

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