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Originally Posted by boomerbaby
I just asked that question yesterday when I saw my dr. He said you can try to just go without glasses and see how you do, or pop the lens out of the eye that was done so you can still see from the one that has not been done yet.
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Boomerbaby, that would work, except my surgeon said that for a couple of weeks, it is very important that I keep something over my operated eye for protection .
That I need to protect it in case I rub it or poke myself in my operated eye.
He suggested that I continue wearing my old prescription glasses, that they wouldn't damage my "new" vision.
It's not a great solution, but I feel more comfortable with my operated eye protected.
Same as KayakerNC, I had cataract surgery on my right eye. I had my surgery Tuesday, Sept. 2.
I chose the lens my Surgeon recommended, Alcon IQ lens, $134. The Surgeon said I may need glasses for reading, but the day after the surgery, I could read without glasses.
When I arrived for the surgery, I was given a valium which really helped to calm my fears.
Just before the surgery, I received some dilation and numbing drops. I didn't have laser surgery so didn't have to do a two-part procedure.
Prior to surgery, I got two nice warm blankets.
I received enough sedation during the surgery that although I was awake, I remember nothing about the actual surgery.
Fireboy said it was very fast.
The Surgeon said all went well, and after a short time we left.
Eye patch over the eye to stay on till we get back home and while sleeping or napping for a week.
Eye to be covered for protection at all times so I wear my old prescription glasses.
I had a follow-up appointment the day after surgery. I was amazed at how well I could see and read the eye chart.
The Surgeon said it was excellent, and would get even better.
My eye has been a tad sensitive and scratchy, but no pain. And I have drops to use four times a day.
I was absolutely terrified prior to the surgery. As other have said, it really is no big deal. But the results are fabulous.