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Title: Cataract surgery
Post by: mike g on January 23, 2007, 02:39:00 PM
I just got back from the Eye Doc....
My right eye is 20/80 because of a Cataract....
    Feb 15th I'll have surgery to remove it and a lense put in....
    Hopefuly after the Surgery my right eye will be 20/20....
    And hopefuly afterwards I'll be a better Traditional Archer....
    Then again some of you will be in better focus, a scary thought....
    I'm a happy camper, can't wait.......
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: madness522 on January 23, 2007, 02:48:00 PM
Prayers for a successful operation coming your way from NC!
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: mcgroundstalker on January 23, 2007, 03:23:00 PM
God Bless You Mike...Things will work out just fine... :) ...SEE ya later.
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: LeeNY on January 23, 2007, 04:04:00 PM
Mike, you'll love your new outlook! I had mine done in 2003, both eye's. I happier than a pig in poo. The only problem I encountered was they did such an excellent job matching the lens. I now don't have a dominant eye. Took a while getting use to that.  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

My prayers will be with you!
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Stone Knife on January 23, 2007, 04:10:00 PM
Mike,
My dad had his done a few years back it made a big improvement in his vision. You'll make out great.
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Joe Subler on January 23, 2007, 06:16:00 PM
Mike, I had both eyes done in October--best thing I've done in awhile.  I have very good distance but do need glasses for upclose work if it is being done for any length of time.  It is truly amazing.  In about a year I'll probably get lasik surgery so they can fine tune me.

Joe
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Bill Carlsen on January 23, 2007, 06:25:00 PM
One season I had terrible trouble shooting at caribou in Labrador and during the ensuing deer season I missed 13 shots. Misjudging distance, hitting unseen twigs. Went to get my eyes checked and had a cataract. Had it fixed and everything got back to normal...but better.
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Dano on January 23, 2007, 06:33:00 PM
Jus look at me with your other eye and you'll be OK Mike   :bigsmyl:  My lovely better half has had the same deal and dang you'd a thought she had never seen me afore  :rolleyes:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Killdeer on January 23, 2007, 06:36:00 PM
You still married, Drano?  :eek:  

My best friend Jimmy the Geek had both eyes done a couple of years ago. He was amazed at how white white really was. All the years of slowly deteriorating vision changed his perception without his knowing it. He is as happy as can be with his perfect eyes now.

Killdeer
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Dano on January 23, 2007, 07:12:00 PM
She loves me for my inner me Kathy  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Frenchymanny on January 23, 2007, 08:15:00 PM
Good luck Mike!

Dano, I am another "inner guy"  ;)
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: katman on January 23, 2007, 08:30:00 PM
15 minute procedure, done thousands of time every day, I know you will enjoy your new look on the world.
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 23, 2007, 08:31:00 PM
Best of Luck to You Mike!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: whitebuffalo on January 23, 2007, 09:31:00 PM
Good luck Mike,God bless.
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Killdeer on January 24, 2007, 05:54:00 AM
Takes guts to say that, Dano.
Killdeer  :D
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: ber643 on January 24, 2007, 06:42:00 AM
Dano's gut guts! He is fairly daring too BTW -    :D    

Repetition but my Ma had both her eyes done (separate times) and she was amazed at the differance for the rest of her life. She also still had to wear glasses for close work - would have been lost without them anyway as she wore them all of her 87 years , or at least all the ones I was around for. Best of luck and results to you too, Mike.
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Marvin M. on January 24, 2007, 09:23:00 AM
I had one corrected at the tender young age of 42.  The other eye is still clear.  Dr. was very confused as to why I only had one.

Had the surgery done on Friday morning.  Drove nine hours the next day without a problem.

Need glasses for reading now, but probably would have needed that anyway.  Made a world of difference in my night vision.
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: Shell on January 24, 2007, 09:41:00 AM
We are praying for you Mike, you are a superior craftsman and a true friend to us all!   :)  

Shell
Title: Re: Cataract surgery
Post by: M60gunner on January 24, 2007, 03:33:00 PM
Mike, you will love your new eyes. I wore glasses for almost 50 years and I can not tell you how much I love not needing them anymore. The glasses always got in the way when shooting with the head canted.
I had to go back for a touch up just like the doc said. Much easier to "pick-a-spot" now.
  Best of luck, Tom