dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Info: "the lens of the eye also gradually changes color. A once clear or transparent <eye> lens can become yellowish or brownish. <as you age> This discoloration can make it difficult to distinguish between certain colors, especially dark blue, brown, black, green, and purple."
https://ic8lens.com/why-cataracts-make-text-on-colored-backgrounds-hard-to-read/

pila

I am so impressed that you are texting UHH from recovery!!!!! Just had cataract surgery myself. Awaiting snow to test for white. Congratulations!!

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

Makes sense, probably something for all to think about as we age, even if we see fairly sharp, we may not be seeing colors correct. A look at past processing may be enlightening!!

bdangr Loc: N 41degrees 28", W 87degrees 18"

My Surgery is happening on the Dec. 20th. The problem is mostly in my left eye. I am not worried about it, but can't really
anticipate the outcome.

Orson Burleigh Loc: Annapolis, Maryland, USA

It is just four years ago, almost to the day, from the moment that cataract surgery revealed to me that the faux-wood paneling in our dining room was a light rendering of maple rather a dark, dingy version of walnut.

aphelps Loc: Central Ohio

The catarct is in the lens of the eye, just behind the cornea. In addition to clouding the lens, it is also rather amber in color. The surgeon removes the lens and replaces it with a clear, optically correct plastic lens. So whites now look white, not a shade of beige. Because this discoloration of the natural lens happens so slowly, we are not aware of it until after surgery.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I had cataract surgery on both eyes in 2017. I have severe astigmatism and Glaucoma. Eyesight is excellent and no more drops for the Glaucoma. I opted for laser surgery. Expensive! Delighted with the results.
Mark

SpikeW Loc: Butler PA

I bought an azalea because it was a color I had never seen before the after cataract surgery it was beautiful but a usual color. I understand that Ansel Adams refused the surgery and that is why his later work was darker. I am thankful because I can drive at night again.

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

Well, my experience with cataract surgery is different. The first surgery was very successful (my right eye) then I had my left eye done and I was as happy as could be with my eyesight. I had my appointments to follow up on the surgeries and it was discovered that the pressure in my right eye was getting abnormally high and I was advised to take eyedrops to lower the pressure but I was told that the eyedrops would cost in the vicinity of $100 per bottle to which I objected and then given the choice of having a "device" put in my eye socket to drain the fluid causing the excess pressure. I went along with having the "device" placed. Immediately after the operation my eyesight was ruined because I was no longer able to see correctly as my right eye was seeing in a different direction like these green lizards we see on TV, i.e. my eyes were no longer compatable with my left eye--------and it is still the same today. Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment (one of several) and my eye pressure is now 18/18 as compared to normal (10-21). My eye glasses were fitted with a prism in attempting to rectify the incongruency of my right eye but this isn't working so far. My left eye is in great shape and I can still take photos!! Anyone have a similar experience????

PatB66

Left eye done 4 years ago and amazing difference in white and brightness of colors. Right eye done two years ago same effect with white and colors BUT instead of seeing a rectangle as a rectangle it was like tilt and shift was applied so that a rectange became an isosceles trapezoid. Therefore horizon corrections in post.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Lots of great responses and experiences. For me, the only lens I could have is the one that corrects far vision, because of some slight macular degeneration. Apparently those “aging spots” on the retina, as the doc calls them, won’t allow a lens that also renews the near vision. So I just need reading glasses.

I’m supposed to wear a clear plastic eye cup at night so I don’t inadvertently poke a finger into my eye. It’s a bother, but I guess a couple more days of doing this isn’t that big of a deal.

Yes, I agree with all those who experienced a return to good color and white whites. The degrading (to keep this photography-related) of the lens is gradual and seems to go unnoticed until one realizes considerable loss of image quality. The improved IQ with the new lens is amazing. I would recommend this procedure to anyone who has cataracts.

CSand Loc: Fayetteville, Georgia

Greg, This coming Tues. will be two weeks after my second eye was done. Cool experience. While I waited ready to be wheeled in, I opted to watch the surgery of the patient before me, on a screen in the area. They, like me, signed a permission slip allowing the filming. Was most interesting. Doing great so far. Anxious to get out and shoot once again and check out the pp. One question I do have concerning sunglasses. Was told to wear them always when outside. I do except when shooting. Will a visor provide adequate protection at that time?

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

That’s a good question. A visor will filter the sunlight coming from above, but not the area lighting. For example, it’s winter, so if you’re out shooting on a sunny day and there’s snow on the ground, there will be nearly as much light reflected off the snow as there is coming from directly above. My recommendation would be to wear the sunglasses, but I have my next day follow up this afternoon, so I’ll ask my doctor what he recommends. I’ll be sure to let you know what he says.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

Good question. I noticed the loss of a yellow tint after my first cataract.