First Photo Shoot after Eye Surgery: Wow! It's been a while since I have made any photos. Tonight, I am attending my first session after eye surgery. Although the doctor told me to use...

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Wow! It's been a while since I have made any photos. Tonight, I am attending my first session after eye surgery. Although the doctor told me to use my left eye. Having worn coke bottle glasses for more than 60 years it feels strange not wearing glasses and I keep reaching to adjust something that's not there. My vision is almost 20/20 and getting better, it seems. My new dynamic range is incredible. I am really excited to begin shooting again. Thanks for all the good wishes.

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

DavidPine wrote:

Wow! It's been a while since I have made any photos. Tonight, I am attending my first session after eye surgery. Although the doctor told me to use my left eye. Having worn coke bottle glasses for more than 60 years it feels strange not wearing glasses and I keep reaching to adjust something that's not there. My vision is almost 20/20 and getting better, it seems. My new dynamic range is incredible. I am really excited to begin shooting again. Thanks for all the good wishes.

That's good to hear David. I will probably undergo cataract surgery sometime in the next year and I'm really curious to see how it's going to effect my PP style.

Remus Loc: Norfolk, UK

That's great news David. I'm due for cataract surgery in December then, hopefully, I won't need corrective lenses.

Bobbee

DavidPine wrote:

Wow! It's been a while since I have made any photos. Tonight, I am attending my first session after eye surgery. Although the doctor told me to use my left eye. Having worn coke bottle glasses for more than 60 years it feels strange not wearing glasses and I keep reaching to adjust something that's not there. My vision is almost 20/20 and getting better, it seems. My new dynamic range is incredible. I am really excited to begin shooting again. Thanks for all the good wishes.

My surgery is 12/18, although I don't think I am going through what you did. Cannot wait till the blurry right eye is gone. Good luck, did the op give you xray vision tooo. That would be KEWL.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Three days after cateract surgery on October 30, I experienced a complete retinal detachment. I went through surgery to repair it, but haven't taken a picture since. Not always good.

melismus Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country

Had second eye done last month. I haven't seen this well since about 1934.

richosob Loc: Lambertville, MI

DavidPine wrote:

Wow! It's been a while since I have made any photos. Tonight, I am attending my first session after eye surgery. Although the doctor told me to use my left eye. Having worn coke bottle glasses for more than 60 years it feels strange not wearing glasses and I keep reaching to adjust something that's not there. My vision is almost 20/20 and getting better, it seems. My new dynamic range is incredible. I am really excited to begin shooting again. Thanks for all the good wishes.

Glad to hear your surgery went well. My wife has trouble with her eyes because of diabetes. Hope your good luck continues, looking forward to seeing some of your photos.

Rich

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

That's wonderful! Glad it went so well!

mtparker Loc: Cape Charles & Springfield, Virginia

I had my surgery in April. My vision is now 20/15. I have a reading/astigmatism prescription but do not need it for most things.

Bobbee

Kmgw9v wrote:

Three days after cateract surgery on October 30, I experienced a complete retinal detachment. I went through surgery to repair it, but haven't taken a picture since. Not always good.

Your scaring me !!!!!

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Thanks everyone. This, for me, is a pretty remarkable experience. My wife is amazed as well.

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

Kmgw9v wrote:

Three days after cateract surgery on October 30, I experienced a complete retinal detachment. I went through surgery to repair it, but haven't taken a picture since. Not always good.

Ouch! Hope you recover completely!

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I'm sorry you've had a problem. I hope everything works out well for you.

Kmgw9v wrote:

Three days after cateract surgery on October 30, I experienced a complete retinal detachment. I went through surgery to repair it, but haven't taken a picture since. Not always good.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Bobbee wrote:

Your scaring me !!!!!

Don't mean to scare anyone. But it is a possibility those facing cataract surgery should be aware of, and address with their doctors. My first cataract surgery three years ago went well---had no reason to anticipate a problem this time, but it happened.
Thanks.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I had my surgery because I could no longer get improvements for my vision plus the cataracts had to be addressed. I weighed my options and had a heart to heart with my doctor because of my photography and I showed him some of my photographs to emphasize my position. I told him I did not care if I had to wear glasses afterwards but I had to be able to make photos. As a side note, Dr. Ronald Ingram has had people from as far away as Saudi Arabia come to him especially for his skills in eye surgery.