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Deuxcents

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Mon Dec 26, 2022, 11:26 PM Dec 2022

Tomorrow is my last eye check up for my cataract surgeries [View all]

My right eye was done 2weeks ago n my left eye last Monday. Thanks god for Medicare..Original/actual Medicare as my financial responsibilities were just under 300$. Of course, they have different options but I chose the basic option and I’m just fine. If I had a job with very detailed work or if I was a professional golfer, I’d have options for that. I wore contacts for about 30 years n just relied on them n just didn’t realize how bad my cataracts had become. It was very easy n painless but the preparation was not fun. I had to give up my contacts for 3 weeks so my cheaters n a magnifying glass was the only way I could read and lots of eye drops to moisturize my eyes...before n after surgeries. Some lifting restrictions n basic common sense for caring for the eyes..no soap n water or rubbing the eyes..that’s kind of stuff. I can see like I did when I was young..clean n clean letters n objects..wonderful! If you’re putting off having this done..don’t. It’s the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long time..a Christmas miracle ! Take care of your eyes..we only get one set of em. 🙋‍♀️

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Good luck at your appointment tomorrow. Deuxcents. debm55 Dec 2022 #1
Thank you..all seems fine but I'll know better tomorrow. Deuxcents Dec 2022 #2
Yeah, please let us know. calimary Dec 2022 #18
I wish you well. Got mine recently. old as dirt Dec 2022 #3
Yes, that was an option and I'm glad it is working for you Deuxcents Dec 2022 #5
Can you tell more about multifocal? Can see near and far? Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2022 #12
It's actually trifocal old as dirt Dec 2022 #23
In my case everything had turned yellow cojoel Dec 2022 #4
Everything for me was cloudy n kinda beige.. Deuxcents Dec 2022 #6
Had mine 2 months ago. PortTack Dec 2022 #7
It was explained to me that my sight would gradually get better.. Deuxcents Dec 2022 #8
Thx..as a retired nurse I was just so surprised that they didn't lay some of that out. PortTack Dec 2022 #25
Had both eyes done in 2017. Brightened my world. Joinfortmill Dec 2022 #9
Good to know 🌺 Deuxcents Dec 2022 #10
The clarity is fantastic! UTUSN Dec 2022 #11
Sure is already.. I'm glad I'm alive with advancements in science n medicine Deuxcents Dec 2022 #15
I had cataract surgery about 11 years ago, at the PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2022 #13
I had mine done last summer dflprincess Dec 2022 #14
I just found out three months ago that I have state 2 cataracts LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2022 #16
So happy for you, Deuxcents! littlemissmartypants Dec 2022 #17
I have cataracts in both eyes, but they're not Roisin Ni Fiachra Dec 2022 #19
+++ hlthe2b Dec 2022 #20
I had it done over the past three years. Better Days Ahoy Dec 2022 #21
The best thig that ever happened to me was eye surgery for cataracts. katmondoo Dec 2022 #22
Hard to imagine that a couple of generations ago, people just went blind. LOTS of us... nt albacore Dec 2022 #24
A Couple Guys We Golf With... ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #26
Wonderful! Congrats! My husband's second eye needs to be done soon, Hortensis Dec 2022 #27
Had mine done several years ago. Best thing I ever did... Wounded Bear Dec 2022 #28
My check up was good and thanks to all for your support.. Deuxcents Dec 2022 #29
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