[Jewelry making - Article 00555] - Re: [Orchid] Catarct surgery for a faceter

[Marianne Hunter]

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    As a matter of fact, I had the surgery 2 weeks ago. (cataract in one
    eye and did the other to match) I went from 20/400 to 20/15 overnight
    and 20/40 a week later....Surgeon says it will take 3 months for the
    eyes to settle to ultimate correction. Don't know yet well they'll
    end up. Any adjustments can be done after the fact. Since I do very
    close work also, I was very concerned about maintaining some ability
    to read, while also be able to read signs, etc. I chose a "premium"
    lens that has little wings on the sides that the muscles that control
    your natural lens can attach to. The muscles can then control the
    flex of the new implanted lens to some degree. I can indeed read
    without help in almost all situations..ie with decent light. I can
    see leaves on trees at a distance as well as road signs that have
    long eluded me. Weird difference: colors are somewhat different.
    Aging lenses yellow..the new lenses are water clear with the result
    that colors are slightly different for me. It's subtle for me...my 82
    yr old mother said the difference was extraordinary. Problems? There
    is a flickering that is caused by the muscles "firing" trying to
    control the new lenses. This is lessening with time and should go
    away. I also see light refractions in some strong, directional light.
    This is the edge of the lens itself. I think it's getting better
    already. I sure hope it goes away as I don't like it. Keep in mind
    how strong the correction was...that's a very thick lens. I haven't
    had reason to drive at night yet, so can't comment. 

    The surgery itself was very quick and painless. Except for a headache
    for a bit, recovery was nothing. I can see very well. I liked my
    surgeon and he has a great reputation. I'll be done with drops in 4
    more weeks. It's great to be able to see! Feel free to contact me off
    line if you need to. Congratulations, that this is possible for you 

Marianne Hunter
www.hunter-studios.com
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