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<blockquote data-quote="Chuckie" data-source="post: 3836504" data-attributes="member: 42584"><p>I had my first cataract surgery (non-dominent, right eye) on 29 June by Dr. Osborn at the VA Medical Center in OKC. Pre-op eye exam gauged the type and size of the 'Interlocutory Lens' to be used. For myself I have one called "<em>AcrySoft IQ" </em>with integrated blue-light filtration (I'm on the computer a lot) made by Alcon Laboratories, Fort Worth, TX.</p><p></p><p>Complete fasting (not even water except for a sip) for at least 12 hours before surgery. At the hospital they put in eye drops to deaden the eye, an oxygen cannula, then 'Twilight Sleep' via IV (same as for a dentist). A surgical dressing around the eye to be worked on followed by swabbing the eye with Iodine. Being that the surgery suite was cold (to reduce infection) I was covered with a light blanket.</p><p></p><p>The procedure involved using a laser to incise the side of the eyeball then a sonic probe is introduced to break up the cataract with sound waves (vibrations), then the cataract pieces are removed by a miniature vacuum. There is absolutely no feeling (pain, pressure, etc.) and no vision. Being that the optic nerve is deadened,</p><p> there is no sight. Everything is just black with an occasional spot of white light showing up for a second or two. The only sound was the low murmur of the surgical staff.</p><p></p><p>For me, post-op involved them wiping the Iodine off, putting eye drops in, placement of an eye-shield, and some water to sip. Second post-op was four hours later (after lunch) and I was provided with three different types of eye-drops and printed instructions to follow over the next couple of weeks. I did not have a companion with me so things may be slightly different with post-op for those with a relative for family member with them.</p><p></p><p>The eye drops were: anti-bacterial, light sensitivity, and swelling/irritation, all four times a day. No heavy listing, no bending over, no deep coughing/sneezing, and keep water out of the eye until completely healed (5-weeks for me).</p><p>So far I have been tested to show 20/20 with excellent distance vision and steadily improving near vision, though readers are sometimes needed for fine print. Still have some occasional irritation due to dryness but managed with 'artificial tears' eye drops. Definite increased clarity/sharpness, brightness, and color, though slightly decreased night vision which I'm told will improve with time.</p><p></p><p>Second eye surgery (left eye) is scheduled for Aug 24th with same procedures and same expected results. Right now, being that I have excellent vision in right eye, but blurry in left eye, my depth perception is really off. Hopefully, after the left eye is done I'll stop running into door frames <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🤣" title="Rolling on the floor laughing :rofl:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f923.png" data-shortname=":rofl:" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="🤣" title="Rolling on the floor laughing :rofl:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f923.png" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></p><p></p><p>Good luck 'davek' on your upcoming surgery.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chuckie, post: 3836504, member: 42584"] I had my first cataract surgery (non-dominent, right eye) on 29 June by Dr. Osborn at the VA Medical Center in OKC. Pre-op eye exam gauged the type and size of the 'Interlocutory Lens' to be used. For myself I have one called "[I]AcrySoft IQ" [/I]with integrated blue-light filtration (I'm on the computer a lot) made by Alcon Laboratories, Fort Worth, TX. Complete fasting (not even water except for a sip) for at least 12 hours before surgery. At the hospital they put in eye drops to deaden the eye, an oxygen cannula, then 'Twilight Sleep' via IV (same as for a dentist). A surgical dressing around the eye to be worked on followed by swabbing the eye with Iodine. Being that the surgery suite was cold (to reduce infection) I was covered with a light blanket. The procedure involved using a laser to incise the side of the eyeball then a sonic probe is introduced to break up the cataract with sound waves (vibrations), then the cataract pieces are removed by a miniature vacuum. There is absolutely no feeling (pain, pressure, etc.) and no vision. Being that the optic nerve is deadened, there is no sight. Everything is just black with an occasional spot of white light showing up for a second or two. The only sound was the low murmur of the surgical staff. For me, post-op involved them wiping the Iodine off, putting eye drops in, placement of an eye-shield, and some water to sip. Second post-op was four hours later (after lunch) and I was provided with three different types of eye-drops and printed instructions to follow over the next couple of weeks. I did not have a companion with me so things may be slightly different with post-op for those with a relative for family member with them. The eye drops were: anti-bacterial, light sensitivity, and swelling/irritation, all four times a day. No heavy listing, no bending over, no deep coughing/sneezing, and keep water out of the eye until completely healed (5-weeks for me). So far I have been tested to show 20/20 with excellent distance vision and steadily improving near vision, though readers are sometimes needed for fine print. Still have some occasional irritation due to dryness but managed with 'artificial tears' eye drops. Definite increased clarity/sharpness, brightness, and color, though slightly decreased night vision which I'm told will improve with time. Second eye surgery (left eye) is scheduled for Aug 24th with same procedures and same expected results. Right now, being that I have excellent vision in right eye, but blurry in left eye, my depth perception is really off. Hopefully, after the left eye is done I'll stop running into door frames 🤣🤣 Good luck 'davek' on your upcoming surgery. [/QUOTE]
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