mikedent Loc: Florida

Anyone have experience with the various types of lens implants available? I have read that some of the newer premium ones can better mimic eye movement for focusing compared to "standard" lens implants. True or "it depends"? My goal would be to see well enough to drive and read without any eyeglasses, I hate having to rely on them.

Kingmapix Loc: Mesa, Arizona

Cataract surgery produces one glorious result: colors!. The sky will appear bluer and the reds redder. It's a new beginning.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

That was my experience as well. Perhaps your opthalmologist has found some medical reason but, of all the many people I know, none has had to wear a patch for more than 3 days, except one who "forgot" to use the eyedrops and needed to get extra treatment.

The other response I would make is that removing the cataracts made my vision so much better that I was able to make better photographs.

Fezz Loc: Whidbey Island Washington

Hi David,

I recently (last month) had both eyes done 2 weeks apart. I only had to wear the eye patch for 1 week per eye and then only to keep from bopping my eye while sleeping. So only wore the patch at night in bed. As far as photography during the process, no problem at all. In fact, the improvement in my vision as a result of the surgery made photography easier. Good luck!

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Thanks everyone.

Latsok Loc: Recently moved to Washington State.

Have a rapid recovery. I just had my second cataract surgery and both went well, patch came off after the second day. I agree with all the comments below, things are a lot better after the surgery. Colors are more vivid and crisp. I found out that before the surgery, I had over-saturated some of my photos in Photoshop because I used to see things more dimly.
If you had your camera viewfinder diopter adjusted to your pre-surgery focus, you will have to re-adjust for the new vision. :)

Violameister Loc: michigan

I have only read a few of the replies, so I am not sure I am not repeating something.

I only had to wear a patch at night, for a few days. My vision was perfect immediately after surgery, and has stayed that way. The new appreciation of colors a miracle! I had both eyes done a week apart.

Here is unconventional advice: Most people are given the choice of "focus near, or focus far". Some are also given the choice of "one eye near and one eye far". I suggest a third alternative. I spend a lot of time on the computer, and so I wanted my focal point to be at about 1 meter. That works perfectly for computer and music without having to deal with bifocal problems or, for that matter, glasses problems of any kind. The additional benefits are that I can read the news paper without glasses and my distant vision is "good enough" for me to get a driver's license without glasses. In reality, I still use progressive bifocals for reading and driving (it is sharper), but it is good to know that I can function perfectly well without glasses at all if I should lose or break them. So, find the distance you normally use to read the computer screen or read your music, and have your focal point set there. And whatever you do, do not get the "near and far" option. You will lose much of your depth perception.

TheeGambler Loc: The green pastures of Northeast Texas

Hi David,

Just thought I would pass on some information about computer glasses. You may want to try them after your surgery, if you spend a lot of time on the computer. Gunnar.com will tell you how important it is to protect your eyes from the radiation and blue rays and several different kinds of UV rays that you get from cell phones, laptops, ipads and your computer screens. We are not told about how hard these tech toys can be on the eyes of some people. Gamers that spend hours on the computers wear these glasses to prevent cataracts and macular degeneration, dry eye, and blurring of vision.
When asking your eye doctors, they won't tell how bad these toys are for the vision. I guess this is because there has been no studies done that they know of or that has been made public. Not sure it would make much difference in the sale of these items, anyway. Also, wear the best sunglasses you can afford, with the most protection. Ray Bans, Oakley, etc. I like mine to be polarized, as well. I know a lot of people that have had this surgery and it was "a piece of cake" with great results. The kicker is, I have heard that you only get this done once. So, take care of your new eyes with as much protection as you can. All should be fine for you...

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

Same here, but had it done 3 yrs ago; only had to keep the patyches on for about 16 hrs each (until the next morning). NO pain involved...

theoldcougar

As you know the world with cataracts takes on a yellowish hue. After the surgery and initial fogginess you will immediately see the difference in colors.

Bobgood1 Loc: Indianapolis, IN

It will be like someone turned on another set of lights in the room. You could take a few daytime or evening shots. Don't strain either eye. It's great. Prep. Hrs. Surgery 5 Min.

hopthecop Loc: salisbury md

I had exactly the same results...I ended up with 20/20 vision after being nearsighted most of my existence (I'm 79 now)..I also use the dollar store glasses for close up...

trevhug Loc: Marin County

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It is said Monet had cataracts hence his blurry paintings, but of course you camera does not have them . good luck with the ops, nothing could be easier and I have been in attendance for hundreds of them.

crissx09 Loc: FL-USA

Cataract surgery is a piece of cake. Also I got both eyes done. Will not affect your photography, by sure will improve it. In my case I did have to wear a patch for one day only and..I am sure you will go through the ordeal of not taking pictures for a couple of weeks. What about to review the pictures you already have...?

ikaush Loc: Medford, MA

They will give you some eye drops to use before and after the surgery. The eye drops last for a couple of weeks, but you will be able to see well in a day or 2. It is one of the easiest surgeries people encounter in their lives.
Good luck!