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cilla4progress

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2. My 70 year old husband is about to have his 2nd eye done

Reply to crosinski (Original post)

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 04:07 PM

Jun 26

He has no complaints! They did something fancy with his lens. Not sure exactly what, but I think he has closeup vision in one eye and long distance in other?

He's not an artist but he's really good at fixing things, using close vision.

Be sure to do your research and ask a lot of questions!

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Depression over cataract surgery [View all] crosinski Jun 26 OP

I feel for you Bmoboy Jun 26 #1

Our vision is so precious! crosinski Jun 26 #10

My 70 year old husband is about to have his 2nd eye done cilla4progress Jun 26 #2

I had those implants, too. greatauntoftriplets Jun 26 #8

Yes, I've read about two different lenses ... crosinski Jun 26 #12

Your fear may be exaggerated. Jirel Jun 26 #3

Thank you! crosinski Jun 26 #13

I had my surgery back in 2012 (I think) Siwsan Jun 26 #4

Thank you for that. crosinski Jun 26 #14

Cataract Maninacan Jun 26 #5

It's so good to hear another success story ... crosinski Jun 26 #15

I had cataract surgery 2 years ago, and I draw,too. Diamond_Dog Jun 26 #6

It's so good to hear from someone who draws! crosinski Jun 26 #16

Good luck! You won't regret it. Diamond_Dog Jun 26 #20

Same here. Can't decide, though I have a little time. usonian Jun 26 #7

Sounds like you've given this more investigation than me. crosinski Jun 26 #17

I had cataract surgery in both eyes done 13 years ago. greatauntoftriplets Jun 26 #9

Thank you! crosinski Jun 26 #18

Hang in There! OC375 Jun 26 #11

Thank you, and I wish you the best also! crosinski Jun 26 #19

I can't wait for surgery Easterncedar Jun 26 #21

Oh floaters! crosinski Jun 27 #22