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Difficulty focusing camera after eye surgery
Jan 2, 2015 13:14:50 #
I recently had lens implants and cataract surgery on both eyes. My vision is fabulous for far vision and have to wear glasses for near vision. The issue I am having is getting my photos focused properly. I find if I am shooting manually without any glasses every photo is out of focus and the same thing happens with my readers. Do I need to try multiple different powers on the readers to find the correct power for taking photos. Very frustrated to say the least. Any input would be very much appreciated.
Jan 2, 2015 13:18:20 #
jpmphoto wrote:
I recently had lens implants and cataract surgery on both eyes. My vision is fabulous for far vision and have to wear glasses for near vision. The issue I am having is getting my photos focused properly. ... Do I need to try multiple different powers on the readers to find the correct power for taking photos. ....
the right power readers and diopter adjustment should have you operational again.
Jan 2, 2015 13:20:14 #
Did you check the focus adjustment on your viewfinder?
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Jan 2, 2015 13:20:15 #
Does your camera have a dioptric adjustment in the viewfinder? Perhaps this now needs to be adjusted for you new vision. Good luck.
Jan 2, 2015 13:21:05 #
I had the same problem for the same reason. My camera has an adjustment for the eye viewer and that helped a lot. But I had to learn over time to know when I had to use autofocus. As time went on, I got better and better getting my pics in focus.
Jan 2, 2015 13:21:08 #
Are you using the viewfinder for focusing?
If, so, have you adjusted the diopter?
If, so, have you adjusted the diopter?
Jan 2, 2015 13:37:40 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I've completed the eye surgery routine and just adjusted my diopter. I have readers but I seldom need them.
jpmphoto wrote:
I recently had lens implants and cataract surgery ... (show quote)
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Jan 2, 2015 15:44:14 #
Might take a while, that's what my doc told me.
You also might want to try some different power drugstore glasses just for photography. My doc said those were fine for computer as well. Still using them after 15 years.
You also might want to try some different power drugstore glasses just for photography. My doc said those were fine for computer as well. Still using them after 15 years.
Jan 2, 2015 16:47:05 #
Thank all of you for the suggestions....I have been into photography long enough to just be dangerous and didn't realize there was a diopter adjustment on my eyepiece lens until now. I have a Nikon D7000. Once again, thank you all very much! John
Jan 2, 2015 17:20:45 #
I too, have had the surgery and now have to use auto focus all the time. Also have learned to adjust the diopter on the viewfinder. Takes a little getting used to but, it will come in time. Good luck!
Dave
Dave
Jan 3, 2015 02:47:18 #
jpmphoto wrote:
I recently had lens implants and cataract surgery ... (show quote)
I wear cheap bifocals with clear uppers and non-Rx reading correction in a ¾" oval at the bottom; I focus with the clear uppers. Great for those who have had cataract surgery. Unfortunately, now I need retinal surgery in my right (master) eye to correct a detached vitreous (or suffer loss of sight in my right eye). I am trying to retrain myself to use my left eye.
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Jan 3, 2015 07:22:31 #
oldtigger wrote:
the right power readers and diopter adjustment should have you operational again.
I concur with that diagnosis! I'm glad that I didn't have similar problems after my surgery.
How about using Liveview with your reading glasses? Autofocus? You could try different powers of readers.
Jan 3, 2015 08:47:45 #
jpmphoto wrote:
I recently had lens implants and cataract surgery ... (show quote)
You say that 'I can't see to manually focus' - why do yuo seem to be so dead-set against letting the camera focus for you???
Jan 3, 2015 09:39:39 #
jpmphoto wrote:
I recently had lens implants and cataract surgery ... (show quote)
I had the same surgery and all I needed to do was to adjust the diopter setting on my cameras viewfinder
Jan 3, 2015 10:05:45 #
Paul Sr
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
Welcome to the glories of aging eyes. I to have had cataract surgery on both eyes and detached retina (twice) in my left eye. If you have not had retinal damage, that may not cause a problem. The fixed focus of the implants is a bit of a nuisance, but surmountable with the aid of a variety of magnifiers and the adjustment of the eyepiece on my Nikon (D50).
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