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Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11304) • United Kingdom 9 Apr

I was chatting to my cousin Nicky today. It's her Birthday ....she is 60 today At the moment she is on holiday in France. Anyway, one of the things we were talking about was the fact that she has now had both her cataracts done...

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Round two

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169448) • United States 11 Mar 25

Bob will have cataract surgery on his right eye today. Then, except for followups he will be done. I am off work today. Unfortunately we still have a number of sick staff. I hope everything goes well. It is sunny and the weather...

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To Emporia

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169448) • United States 3 Feb 25

Today we had Bob's evaluation for cataract surgeries. Yes, plural, both eyes. Surgeries two weeks apart. The appointment was in Emporia. I like Emporia, it has Aldi, and Hobby Lobby and Pizza Ranch and lots of other neat stuff....

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One full week

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169448) • United States 17 Jan 25

Mostly we have had a good week at school. At least nothing unexpected. I also went with Bob to a six month check up. He has gained two more pounds, and his hemoglobin is coming up. He has a spot that is painful, and the doctor...

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We were gone a big part of the day

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169448) • United States 31 Dec 24

Trying to get back to "normal" to go back to work on Friday, I got up at 5 and did a few things. Bob also woke up early because he was afraid he would miss his appointments. I fell asleep in my armchair, under my heated...

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Will any of you need or have your had cataract surgery?

Marsha @MarshaMusselman (38865) • Midland, Michigan 8 Oct 24

I had my first eye done two weeks ago Monday and was skittish about it even though I did read that it's so common if a procedure now that there's rarely any problems. I was going to wait a month before getting the second eye done,...

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Quick Update On Mom's Cataract Surgery.

Tammy @tammys85 (31400) • Baltimore, Maryland 9 Dec 20

Hey there, everyone. I'm about to start on a Fiverr order, so I just wanted to post a quick update. My Mom's cataract surgery went well today, and she rested when she got home. She's on her laptop right now playing a computer...

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Surgery Successful - I'm Home

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 6 Aug 20

As on Monday, I'm having a bit of trouble seeing right now. So, I won't be staying on the computer. This means I won't be doing any work on Vendetta today or much of anything while my eye gets better able to see. I know I won't...

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June 20 - What I'm Thankful for Today

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 20 Jun 20

I'm not waiting until later for this. I'm so happy right now and so blessed it's beyond imagination. Unless you've been through this and I know some of you have. I'm thankful for my eye exam a short while ago. Several years...

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YAY! 2nd cataract surgery done!

Carol Brown @blitzfrick (2890) • United States 6 Jul 17

July 6, 2017 Just a short note to shout about the final cataract surgery being done earlier today. I have a post-op appointment tomorrow and then home again tomorrow or the next day. Everything went smoothly today and I'm...

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No more eyedrops for a while

Carol Brown @blitzfrick (2890) • United States 16 May 17

May 16, 2017 Tomorrow is the last day I'll have to use post-surgery eyedrops and I am so happy! I already have to use eyedrops for glaucoma, one drop in each eye every night, and one drop in each eye (different...

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My Daughter Got Me Some New Reading Glasses

celticeagle @celticeagle (189838) • Boise, Idaho 1 Feb 17

I really like my new glasses. My daughter went to the store(Walmart and the Dollar Store) and got what we needed that could be bought at these places. My reading glasses are one step stronger than the last(1.50 from 1.25). That's...

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Cataracts anyone?

Hope @1hopefulman (45111) • Canada 16 Jan 17

Just got back from having an eye examination. Vision has not changed in the last 4 years. Glasses still in good shape. I was told that I have the beginning of cataracts and so I should get my eyes checked once a year. Since...

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Surgery mysteries

Carol Brown @blitzfrick (2890) • United States 4 Dec 16

My friend here who has had cataract surgery tells me she was sedated during her surgery. She also tells me they instructed her to follow a light or lights during the surgery. I wonder how the patient can follow any instructions...

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Got My Bifocals

Marlina @marlina (154103) • Canada 28 Nov 16

Just returned from the eye doctor and got my new bifocal glasses after the 2 cataract surgeries. Now the fun of getting used to them begins. Unfortunately, some new cataracts grew and I still have problems with them. But I have...

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Cataracts, and now glaucoma too

Carol Brown @blitzfrick (2890) • United States 17 Nov 16

November 17, 2016 I've been going through the process to take care of my cataracts and along the way the ophalmologist has discovered I also have glaucoma. So he's now referred me to another ophalmologist who will do the cataract...

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Eye See

Carol Brown @blitzfrick (2890) • United States 1 Nov 16

Nov 1, 2016 Last month I wrote that I was worried about getting my driver's license renewed because it was discovered that I have cataracts. I made an appointment with an ophthalmologist, who encouraged me to take the eye exam...

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A lot can happen in a short time

Carol Brown @blitzfrick (2890) • United States 19 Oct 16

Oct 19, 2016 Two weeks ago I received notice that my driver's license is due to be renewed in December of this year. I'd been thinking about getting my glasses prescription updated so I headed to the nearest optometrist's office...

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Another Appointment With My Eye Specialist

Marlina @marlina (154103) • Canada 29 Aug 16

This afternoon I have another appointment with my eye specialist about the coming cataract surgery. I needed more clarification on the whole thing as I am extremely nervous about it. I know that a lot of people had it and said...

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Cataract Surgery Will Be In October

Marlina @marlina (154103) • Canada 24 May 16

Just came back from the ophthalmologist office. Still see blurry from the eye drops but it will take a few hours to get back to normal. The verdict: I was right. The cataracts have gotten worse. So the doctor's office will call...

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