I was lying on the OR table wondering when my surgeon was going to begin removing the cataract from my left eye. At that point, he said, "We are just about done." What, how could that be?
Many people will develop cataracts as they age. The eye lens becomes cloudy, and vision is compromised. Glasses don't help the condition. I knew I had a problem when I was having difficulty driving at night. At one point I insisted we get out headlights checked since the low beams didn't seem to be working well. I was right and I was wrong. The dysfunctional headlights were mine, and it was time to see the eye doctor.
The operation is simple, quick, and safe. The old lens is removed and a new one placed in the eye. I had a distance lens inserted in my eye. This allowed me to get rid of my distance glasses, though I still needed my reading glasses. The recovery period is fast and simple. I wore a patch for a few nights when sleeping and avoided swimming for a short time.
The results of the surgery were striking. A month after I did one eye, I did the other. I told my wife that the ski area we had been going to for 40 years was beautiful. Colors were vibrant, and the world seemed to open up in a new way. Most importantly I could now see where my golf ball landed.
If you are thinking of addressing a cataract problem, do it sooner than later. It is a painless process that can improve the quality of your life.
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