I finally had my cataract op and I can see things again. It almost didn't happen because of the emphyzema (having to be flat on your back), I held the hand of a gorgeous male nurse for 30 min. Bring on my left eye in three months time.
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my mother had it done and she was delighted.
my mother had it done and she was delighted.
My only gripe is that they give me far vision, which means I will need glasses for reading, but it is the most liberating thing to be able to see things again that are further than your knees,
So pleased for you ......it must be wonderful.
Today on the bus I was chatting to a blind guy and his wonderful dog.
He has had this particular Guide Dog (Byron) for four years. His old dog is retired from guiding but still lives at home with them.
He was telling me how he never, ever imagined how he'd put his life into a dogs hands but he trusts him implicitly. Apparently he was a healthy 'normal' guy and 18 years ago he woke up and just couldn't see
How terrible ......I have seen the man and his dog a few times before on the bus and marvelled at how fantastic Byron is - they have a terrific bond.
Sorry to go OT but ............we do take things for granted.
And Cologne ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,brilliant news (on the hand holding)
My only gripe is that they give me far vision, which means I will need glasses for reading, but it is the most liberating thing to be able to see things again that are further than your knees,
I know what you mean Col, but its much better than what you had...good luck with the other eye...you will be clay pigeon shooting next year
Wonderful news Cologne I'm glad all went well.
Eye candy always helps take your mind off things
Is it disorientating having clear vision in eye and not the other? Hope you can get used to it until the other one is fixed.
Every morning when i wake and put my contacts in it is a personal miracle.
Leaving the blind world and entering the seeing world is something that never ceases to take my breath away.
Fabulous bravery and outcome col
Really is. So pleased for you
Great news Col
I finally had my cataract op and I can see things again. It almost didn't happen because of the emphyzema (having to be flat on your back), I held the hand of a gorgeous male nurse for 30 min. Bring on my left eye in three months time.
I finally had my cataract op and I can see things again. It almost didn't happen because of the emphyzema (having to be flat on your back), I held the hand of a gorgeous male nurse for 30 min. Bring on my left eye in three months time.
Onwards and upwards, Col
Don't you worry about reading glasses either - there's some great designs out there now
Wonderful news Cologne I'm glad all went well.
Eye candy always helps take your mind off things
Is it disorientating having clear vision in eye and not the other? Hope you can get used to it until the other one is fixed.
It is a bit and strangely the colour is different, but I don't care because I can see now.
Fabulous bravery and outcome col
Really is. So pleased for you
It's quite scary, I could see all the intruments coming towards me, but I managed to zoom into Stuart holding my hand.
Fabulous bravery and outcome col
Really is. So pleased for you
It's quite scary, I could see all the intruments coming towards me, but I managed to zoom into Stuart holding my hand.
That and the intravenous morphine
His name was Bob. Just been done on BBC News South West for impersonating a medic
I finally had my cataract op and I can see things again. It almost didn't happen because of the emphyzema (having to be flat on your back), I held the hand of a gorgeous male nurse for 30 min. Bring on my left eye in three months time.
Onwards and upwards, Col
Don't you worry about reading glasses either - there's some great designs out there now
I'm still trying to get the John Lennon glasses I had in the early '80s.
Lennon Shmennon..........when we're talking furniture for the face there's only one man!
A successful cataract op and a handsome hunk to hold your hand - way to go, Col.
Wonderful news Cologne I'm glad all went well.
Eye candy always helps take your mind off things
Is it disorientating having clear vision in eye and not the other? Hope you can get used to it until the other one is fixed.
It is a bit and strangely the colour is different, but I don't care because I can see now.
Great attitude Cologne
Like Velvet says - you're very brave. Eye surgery seems especially scary, they're so sensitive. You could even see the instruments coming towards you!!!! FREAK OUT!!! You have nerves of steel
I'm short sighted + have had contact lenses for years, too scared to have laser-correction. That's a minor procedure - not even close to what you went through Cologne Big respect!
Well done Cologne, so happy for you
Yay! that is wonderful news - bet you can't wait for the other eye to be done
Thrilling stuff. How wonderful that you are getting your sight back
I had the laser correction. One eye for long and one for short so I can read the computer screen without glasses. My long vision is perfect now.
You never get over the pleasure of waking up to good vision.
Good stuff cologne!
Stuart eh? Norty Col.
BUT! Can't tell you how happy I am for you, me darling woman!
Here's to a great set of peepers!
Thrilling stuff. How wonderful that you are getting your sight back
I had the laser correction. One eye for long and one for short so I can read the computer screen without glasses. My long vision is perfect now.
You never get over the pleasure of waking up to good vision.
THis is how my contacts work James and I don;t like it.
It feels obvious to me that i'm reading with one eye - do you feel that?
I was wondering if your very up-close vision has been impaired?
Very good news. Really pleased it went well.
Thank you all. As you were please.
hello cologne
I don't know you yet ''thinking of you ''
you take care ...trying to think of a smilie that will comfort you ..I have read your posts in the past ...and thought * would you be offended If I said HELLO ?* take care
Thank you all. As you were please.
Hold on! Let me get in before the lockdown.....so happy for you Col
Can't believe I missed this thread ... this is fabulous news for you Cologne xx.
What a Christmas present!