Thread: Cataracts

Went for my eye exam on Monday, and as I suspected, I have cataracts. Driving at night made me aware of the 'starring' of oncoming lights. My doctor said it would be unnecessarily expensive to get new glasses right now. As she explained it - new lenses won't help you see better through the mud on your windshield. I appreciated her down-to-earth approach.

So now I'm scheduled for a more in-depth glaucoma test in early January, required before I meet with the cataract surgeon in late January. The first operation should be scheduled within 90 days of my visit with him. I've been around people who have had this done (most recently, my sister in California), and everyone has had positive results. So I'm not too bothered by the thought of the process. There will be several follow-up visits after the surgery - I thing they said the following day, one week, and three weeks. Overall, I'm not too concerned.

Anyone else have experience with cataract surgery?