Anyone out there that was diagnosed with cataracts of PSC

[ALBliberal]

type? Post Subcapsular Cataract?

I was diagnosed early November and lost the ability to drive within a week. Surgery early January. Having some difficulty losing independence (I am 64).

Looking for lessons in this though. And grateful it’s a fixable problem. And I have great health insurance. Not everyone has that.

I guess? Just wanting a bit of a hug. Hahah. Off all social media. But for us? DU can be that. Family has been super supportive.

Feeling whiny. So many many more serious problems out there.

[SheilaAnn]

1. My entire experience was wonderfully easy peasy and got a nice treat of juice and a bun after. Wore the dark glasses for

a day, didn't need glasses to read. My cataract was removed early in the a.m., doctor asked what kind of music I liked and a shot of valium before the actual removal. Pleasant experience and you will be so relieved when it's over.

[ALBliberal]

2. Thanks for replying! Did you have the PSC type?

Either way encouraging words

[SheilaAnn]

5. I don't know what the PSC type is but you will be fine.

[yardwork]

3. I don't know about PSC but I had cataract surgery last winter.

I wish I'd done it years earlier. I had no idea how poor my distance eyesight had gotten. Now I am driving confidently again.

I chose to have my distance sight corrected, so I have to wear reading glasses to see up close, including my computer. This was the right choice for me.

Good luck and I hope your surgery goes well!

[elleng]

4. I had no such diagnosis, but did have 2 easy procedures.

Good luck.

[questionseverything]

6. I just came home from my eye surgeon appointment because I have scarring from my last cataract surgery

They can laser it off, it isn’t as invasive as surgery and while I have not had psc this is my third procedure, each one working great and giving much relief for years

It’s just a miracle what can be fixed now days, you are going to do great!

[questionseverything]

7. (((((Al)))))))))

[ALBliberal]

10. Not sure I understand?

[questionseverything]

12. It's a hug

[ALBliberal]

13. Why thank you I appreciate it.

[Tom Dyer]

8. I don't know what PSC is

but it was such a relief having them removed. I was terrified of surgeries on my eyes, and would not do it. My amazing doctor said that’s fine, but you’ll come to me begging.
He was right. Going out at night was torture.
Seeing LEAVES and not just a big grey thing that was probably a tree, I guess?
Glory.

[ALBliberal]

9. To all: PSC is a bit different (just my luck)

Comes on super fast. Changed my day to
Day life dramatically within a few weeks. No driving. Getting hard to maneuver around my own home. People look like cardboard cutouts in front of windows. Hard to understand what people are saying because I can’t see their faces. Never knew how much I relied on seeing expressions and lips moving to understand what people are saying to me.

Not to say that all cataracts are not awful.

And yes same surgery for all cataracts. Can’t wait! 5 weeks!

Thanks for all your replies. Appreciate it so much.

[Ritabert]

11. Posterior sub-capsular cataracts can develop along with nuclear sclerotic cataracts

Nuclear sclerotic cataracts are the usual aging cataracts due to a lifetime of sun exposure. PSC cataracts can occur from corticosteroid use over time. Removing the cataract solves both types. I'm scheduled next week for my left eye. I'll report back.

[ALBliberal]

14. Appreciate it so much and thinking of you!

[Ritabert]

19. Thanks.

[slightlv]

15. I didn't know there were different types,

but I know they're keeping an "eye" on my "eyes" because I have 2 different types. Not enough for surgery right now, tho.. but I can tell my eyesight is not as good as it should be, even wearing my glasses.

Hea, if they give you a valium, kick back and enjoy. Mom had an easy time having hers removed, no problems for her whatsoever. And she loved the valium! (LOL)

Here's a digital hug {{ }} for you... I've been through enough medical with hubby since Thanksgiving, I'm happy to give you hugs and warm thoughts for your best eyesight to come!

[ultralite001]

16. Thank you for this...

I’ve been terrified… the scheduling for my cataract procedure got messed up + I need to reschedule… This thread has been quite comforting… Each day vision becomes a bit more indistinct… so I will make the call…

Appreciate you sharing…

[Alice Kramden]

20. If it helps...

I was scared, too, but it turned out great. Very happy and grateful for the results! Let the anesthesia relax you and it's over before you know it.

[a kennedy]

17. Funny, I just had my 2nd "light check test", ya know they have you cover one eye and then push a

button on this tracker device every time ya see a little blip of light around this red square. Then the topic is changed to the early signs of glaucoma. Dr. says either drops every day or laser treatment. So am gonna go for a consolation regarding the glaucoma. I’m 75. And so sorry, this topic isn’t about moi, you’ll do just fine. We’re all here for ya too. Good luck.

[usonian]

18. Mine are coming on slowly. Maybe a lifetime of wearing glasses has blocked UV. Not complaining.

Good luck with yours.

P.S. I use only two forums. DU and Hacker News. Both are highly moderated and are friendly places (unless you're a troll!) 🧌

[Katinfl]

21. Just had my final appointment with the doctor yesterday.

Had cataract surgery 10/7 and 11/4. I had astigmatism in both eyes so I had a different lens. I opted for laser surgery which is not covered by insurance. My husband had his done this summer and neither of us had any problems. i can be a baby and was anxious but it really was quite easy. The surgery itself is 10-15 minutes (at least the laser surgery is). most of the time involved is for the prep. We realized how bad our eyes were when we barely passed the DMV vision test when we moved last year to another state. Right now i am sitting here on my iPad and don’t need glasses. It’s great. I have a script in case I decide that I want to fill it, but right now all is good. Go for it, it will be fine. You will be able to see again.