[graciegirl]

Many people have told me it's a piece of cake. I am still jittery that I won't keep my eye open and forget and rub it afterwards which is a huge no no.


Any advice, please share.

[CFrance]

They will put something over your eye to protect it. Don't worry! This is a piece of cake compared to other things we have gone through!!!

You will be very pleased with the results.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Many people have told me it's a piece of cake. I am still jittery that I won't keep my eye open and forget and rub it afterwards which is a huge no no.


Any advice, please share.

Good luck with it, but it truly is a "piece of cake" with 98+% great results. The surgeon will have no problem with your eye during surgery, and you can always tie your arm behind your back to prevent rubbing. The type of cataract extraction done today leaves the posterior capsule of the lens in place, which can later become opacified over time. No biggie, they just hit that with a laser. You'll also probably notice a tremendous difference, both in visual acuity and color vision, and will be looking forward to getting the other eye done when it's time

[Villager Joyce]

Behave yourself and all will go well. Tell sweetie to let us know if you misbehave. We will take turns watching you. We love you.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Behave yourself and all will go well. Tell sweetie to let us know if you misbehave. We will take turns watching you. We love you.

GG behave herself??? Seriously???? What are you smoking and where do I get some?

Don't worry, she'll be fine. Be sure to ask the ophthalmologist how long you have to wait before resuming full activity, such as golf

[kathy and al]

Had both eyes done last year and also felt as you do. Always said that I'd never have my eyes compromised. But as others have said you'll never believe how simple it really is. I can remember telling the doctor just prior to the procedure that I was really scared to death with the procedure. He proceeded to tell me that he had done approx. 55,000 of these in the past--which instantly made me feel a lot better. After you procedure you too will telling everyone "what a piece of cake" it really was!!!

[Mudder]

Had both of mine done in August.....yep, pretty much a piece of cake. I got the super duper lens so I need absolutely no glasses for anything. It does take a little bit of time for your eyes to get used to their new operating system. The biggest thing for me was the drops, you need to be very diligent with the drops. Made a chart to keep tract of when each drop went in.
You'll do fine. No problem keeping eye open.....they have something for that.
Good luck, remain calm.

[gerryann]

Good luck and keep us all posted. A lot of us have this in our future.

[manaboutown]

You will be quite happy with the results. Best wishes for you!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Many people have told me it's a piece of cake. I am still jittery that I won't keep my eye open and forget and rub it afterwards which is a huge no no. Any advice, please share.

I was also extremely jittery. People told me it was a piece of cake but I still needed reassurance.
Don't worry about keeping your eye open, you'll have some feel-good meds and the time passes very quickly!
No effort on your part is needed to keep your eye open.
As Mudder suggested, after the surgery, keep a record of your eye drops.
I wouldn't lie to you Gracie, it's a walk in the park.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Many people have told me it's a piece of cake. I am still jittery that I won't keep my eye open and forget and rub it afterwards which is a huge no no.

Yep, piece of cake. You won't be able to close the eye during surgery, it will be held open mechanically while you are asked to look right, left, look at the green light, etc.
Did they give you a prescription for Valium? You should be quite relaxed, no pain, just some mild pressures. After surgery you will go home, have lunch, and probably crash for the rest of the day.
I found the Duo-Shades-2 to be the perfect solution for sleeping, showering, after surgery. The eye shield and tape routine is a PITA. If your Dr does lasik they probably have them for sale.

[LuckySevens]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Many people have told me it's a piece of cake. I am still jittery that I won't keep my eye open and forget and rub it afterwards which is a huge no no.


Any advice, please share.

Do you mind sharing what doctor you are using?
I desperately need to have both eyes done, but am extremely nervous as I had 'failed' Lasix surgery about 10 years ago which really messed up the vision in one eye.....so I am concerned about having anything done to my eyes. Also, I have a very bad astigmatism in one eye, and when looking through that eye (alone), it looks like Chinese writing. Do you know if they do something to fix the astigmatism before doing the cataract surgery?
Best of luck to you Gracie Girl. I'm sure it will turn out perfect!!!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by LuckySevens

Do you mind sharing what doctor you are using?
I desperately need to have both eyes done, but am extremely nervous as I had 'failed' Lasix surgery about 10 years ago which really messed up the vision in one eye.....so I am concerned about having anything done to my eyes. Also, I have a very bad astigmatism in one eye, and when looking through that eye (alone), it looks like Chinese writing. Do you know if they do something to fix the astigmatism before doing the cataract surgery?
Best of luck to you Gracie Girl. I'm sure it will turn out perfect!!!

I see Dr. Jodie Armstrong at Ocala Eye. Office across from Laurel Manor. The staff is very good at telling you what to expect and Dr. Armstrong is very reassuring, very bright and kind.


I also saw their Retina specialist and Dr. Sami a neuro opthamologist from Gainesville. My eyes tested well for vision but things still LOOKED blurry and my cataracts weren't "ripe". He said that removing them would most likely solve the blurriness. I have not driven the car for several months out of an abundance of caution. No one directed me not to.


I will be glad to drive again and also see the details better for my paintings. Thank you for sharing this information, everyone. I hope it will reassure everyone with this in their future.

[SALYBOW]

It really is a piece of cake, but don't tell Sweetie. I figured a month of no cooking and cleaning was appropriate but no medical person told me this. They did tell me to stay out of sand traps. I told the nurse that told me this I usually try to. Let me know if you need anything, food, cleaning, shopping. etc.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by SALYBOW

It really is a piece of cake, but don't tell Sweetie. I figured a month of no cooking and cleaning was appropriate but no medical person told me this. They did tell me to stay out of sand traps. I told the nurse that told me this I usually try to. Let me know if you need anything, food, cleaning, shopping. etc.

After my surgery a volunteer wheeled me to the entrance and helped me into the car. He told DW and I that vacuuming, washing dishes, and doing laundry would help bring a speedy recovery. (Ha,Ha)