Bad News: I Have a Cataract
By Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
Philippines
October 14, 2016 9:46pm CST
Lately, I noticed my vision has suddenly turned blurry on broad daylight. When staring at anything bright or surrounded with lights, my vision turns foggy.
I knew those were signs of cataract so I consulted an ophthalmologist then went to another one for second opinion The findings are the same: I have a second stage nuclear cataract. Both doctors said it is not an urgent case. It depends on me whether I want it removed at this stage or wait furthermore.
I don't want to reach the advance stage before having it removed. So, I am now on the process of inquiring and fixing things for my surgery. Cataract removal is a minor and quick surgery so I have no worries regarding this.
The only thing that makes me a bit sad is I will surely be out of the cyber world for quite sometime. But meanwhile, while surgery has not taken place yet I will try to visit this site as much as I can.
I hope your visions are all good and doing fine Enjoy your weekend every one! God bless.
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31 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 Oct 16
I have heard of a lot lately needing that surgery. I'm sorry. I hope it helps in the long run though. =)
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@Letranknight2015 (51513)
• Philippines
15 Oct 16
Extremely sad to read this from you. I have far sight, but I've been eating greens that's rich in vitamin A. specially moringa.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
15 Oct 16
@Letranknight2015 Oh dear, i am not young anymore but modesty aside my friends could not believe my age because I look younger they say, well my secret is eating vegetables especially moringga, no red meat and lots of exercise.
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I mean all this time, sure fooled me 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Oct 16
Do you find it glaring when there is light ? Auntie finds it glaring when there is light . Well she said that in the US it was discovered that she has a cataract . I think i should also tell her to go to the eye center so she can have it checked while it's still on its early stage then .
Good luck my dear on your operation if ever you will have it already .
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@coelenterata (188)
• Indonesia
15 Oct 16
hello 
.im sorry to hear that,i hoped that your cataracts not getting worse and get better soon.have a nice day
.im sorry to hear that,i hoped that your cataracts not getting worse and get better soon.have a nice day2 people like this
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
15 Oct 16
cataracts run in my family, too. i'm glad you recognized the signs and had it checked.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
15 Oct 16
Cataract is now easy to remove . .It's good that you decided to do it sooner than later ..
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
19 Oct 16
@epiffanie Yes dear, I'm glad my son's company give free insurance coverage to the immediate family as well.
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
17 Oct 16
@salonga That's good . Private health insurance is a must as we age .. because we just don't know when we need those expensive surgeries ..
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
15 Oct 16
I have cataracts in both eyes @salonga but until the insurance company says that I'm blind enough, I can't have the surgeries unless I pay for them out of my own pocket.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
16 Oct 16
Maybe your cataracts are only at edge of the lens unlike mine which are at the center of the lens so I can't wait anymore as they bother me a lot. My insurance will pay the surgery but not the lens so I am paying for them with my own money.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
18 Oct 16
@nanette64 Oh, sorry. I have not experienced that, only foggy vision so far.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
16 Oct 16
@salonga I also have what are called 'floaters'; string-like things that move in the pupil. It's creepy.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
19 Oct 16
Yes, it is minor and quick and might make a world of difference for you.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
15 Oct 16
I have cataracts too. I need to make an appointment with my doctor to find out if they are bad enough to get them taken off. I do need new glasses and don't want to do that until they are gone. I will make an apt this next week and find out. My husband had them taken off a few years ago and once he had new glasses all was fine and dandy. Good luck with your surgery and enjoy seeing better soon.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
16 Oct 16
If it is not a nuclear cataract it won't be bothersome during early stage. Mine is nuclear cataract which means the cataract grew at the middle of my lens so it makes my vision foggy even at early stage. I hope you get to see your doctor soon.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
16 Oct 16
@salonga Good luck with your surgery. I have no idea what kind I have I just know it makes it hard to read, even with my glasses.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
19 Oct 16
@PainsOnSlate Your doctor will surely tell you once he examines you.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (4951)
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19 Oct 16
I pray that your surgery goes smooth.
How do we get cataract?
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@RitzzView (2994)
• India
15 Oct 16
I don't know what to say.
I've never even experienced it before.
I hope all is fine soon and the operation goes smooth!
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