My Experience

I could not see the writing on street signs nor could I make out the writing of anything that was at a distance and small. My doctor recommended that I get my cataracts removed.

Before the procedure I went to the doctor to have measurements made of my eyeballs. I was then required to use two different eye drops several times a day for two days prior to the surgery. I was also told to wash my eyelashes with cotton and water for two days prior to the surgery. And one week before the procedure I was told to stop taking aspirin.

My right eye was being done first. I went to an outpatient facility, filled out all the papers and was taken into a prep area where drops were put in my eye. I was given some type of mild anesthetic and then went into the OR. I do not remember much as I was probably under the anesthetic. I was in the recovery area for a while and was then driven home by an aide.

Afterwards, I had no pain or discomfit.

I still see some light streaks when looking at bright lights; I am told that this should disappear. I am also having the cataract in the other eye removed in a week. One of the issues is that one eye has excellent vision and the one to be corrected does not; during this period, my glasses are of little use.