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crosinski

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14. That's horrible!

Reply to kerry-is-my-prez (Reply #13)

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 03:36 PM

Wednesday

I’m sorry to hear you had to go through that and now will always have poor vision in one eye. The truth is, things can go wrong during cataract surgery, and the results can be devastating. I’m glad you were able to retire and get your driver’s license renewed though.

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You were all right about my cataract surgery. :) [View all] crosinski Sep 28 OP

It makes quite a difference, doesn't it? Ocelot II Sep 28 #1

Yes, it's surprising ... crosinski Sep 28 #2

good to know! I'm getting cataracts, early stage Shellback Squid Sep 28 #3

That is excellent news. And it will be even better when both eyes are done! niyad Sep 28 #4

Brighter, yes, I'm told they're clearer than the original equipment. nilram Sep 28 #5

Had mine done in Colombia dcmfox Sep 28 #6

Not so good for me 2na fisherman Sep 28 #7

I'm sorry this happened to you! crosinski Sep 29 #9

I also had a bad experience with surgery. I should have looked more into finding a top surgeon. kerry-is-my-prez Wednesday #13

That's horrible! crosinski Wednesday #14

Congratulations, crosinski! ReRe Sep 29 #8

I've been putting it of as my father had a bad experience. surfered Sep 29 #10

Mine dcmfox Oct 8 #11

They're doing my other eye at the end of October crosinski Oct 8 #12

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