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7. Yeah, they sent me to retinal specialist before cataract surgery. For us 20/400 folks, cataract

Tue Oct 3, 2023, 11:46 AM

Oct 2023

surgery is the best thing that ever happened. I can see my feet in the shower for the first time without glasses.

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BBC Wales Presenter, Lucy Owen, 52, Eyesight Saved By Routine Test [View all] appalachiablue Oct 2023 OP

Have detached both of mine unc70 Oct 2023 #1

Def. very nearsighted, I didn't know about cataract surgery. TC. appalachiablue Oct 2023 #3

I definitely need an eye exam. Haven't had one in 8 years or do. I'm 75. sinkingfeeling Oct 2023 #2

I hear you, I'm overdue and need to follow up.. appalachiablue Oct 2023 #4

I should probably schedule an appointment. Elessar Zappa Oct 2023 #5

My retina detached last year. Qutzupalotl Oct 2023 #6

Wow. Glad you are still with us. Silent Type Oct 2023 #8