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The worst part of the first half is over

JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
edited September 2012 in General Discussion
I had the cataract surgery on the left eye this morning. The procedure went better and faster than I expected. I was standing tall in the hospital at 6:00 AM and I was back home at 10:00 AM.

The vision in my left eye was much better before the surgery though. It's like I'm looking at the world through a T-shirt or a heavy white smoke screen. If it's going to be like this, I might rethink doing the other eye.

The vision I have left in my left eye is better than being blind, which I guess is what happens if you keep the cataracts, but I'm used to being able to read movie marquees from a mile away. Anything less than that, to me, is poor vision. Maybe it will improve.
The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.

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  • CDMeadCDMead Member Posts: 2,141 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Give it time. It will improve.

    I don't quite understand why you had the surgery in the first place if you were more than satisfied with your vision. I'm developing cataracts, and I can see a very noticeable loss of night vision.
  • slingerslinger Member Posts: 1,465 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    And all this time I thought RK stood for radial keratotomy.[:)]
  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by CDMead
    Give it time. It will improve.

    I don't quite understand why you had the surgery in the first place if you were more than satisfied with your vision. I'm developing cataracts, and I can see a very noticeable loss of night vision.

    I should have explained that I'm legally drunk until tomorrow morning, so I wasn't very clear in saying what I meant. That used to be my normal vision. Since the cataracts started forming my vision has been slowly but steadily deteriorating. The left eye was the worst, so I figured the worst that could happen was I'd still have one eye.

    On the bright side, I got a pair of Chinese sunglasses out of the deal.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by slinger
    And all this time I thought RK stood for radial keratotomy.[:)]

    You made me look it up. [:D]
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
  • kimikimi Member Posts: 44,719 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good luck to you, James.
    What's next?
  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by kimi
    Good luck to you, James.

    Thanks James.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I read the title of your post and thought you were talking about OBAMA's 8 years of POTUS[:(] unless we all get out and VOTE the 47% will but him back in power.
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by kimi
    Good luck to you, James.
    +1000
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • CDMeadCDMead Member Posts: 2,141 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If they still give you eyedrops, make sure to use them as directed. I've seen people get bad eye infections if they don't follow directions.

    And this crew acts like all are really good at taking orders...
  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What will remove a black manic marker X from the forehead over the left eye?
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,529 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by JamesRK


    What will remove a black manicmajic marker X from the forehead over the left eye?


    time
  • mateomasfeomateomasfeo Member Posts: 27,143
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by JamesRK


    What will remove a black manic marker X from the forehead over the left eye?


    Sandpaper...

    Hope all goes well Jimbo!
  • lpaalplpaalp Member Posts: 951 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thought this was gonna be about the Obama administration.
  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Glad things are ok for you get better soon.
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by JamesRK


    What will remove a black manic marker X from the forehead over the left eye?
    Rubbing alcohol.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The doctor just called to checkup on how I'm doing. He said everything sounds normal. He said it probably won't hurt more than it does right now, so I guess I'm doing fine. I have to be standing tall in his office at 7:00 AM.


    The alcohol removed most of the X. Thanks Mr. Perfect.

    I'll have to wait until tomorrow to try the sandpaper. I'm not supposed to use power tools today. Thanks Matt.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
  • Chief ShawayChief Shaway Member, Moderator Posts: 6,289 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by JamesRK
    The doctor just called to checkup on how I'm doing. He said everything sounds normal. He said it probably won't hurt more than it does right now, so I guess I'm doing fine. I have to be standing tall in his office at 7:00 AM.


    The alcohol removed most of the X. Thanks Mr. Perfect.

    I'll have to wait until tomorrow to try the sandpaper. I'm not supposed to use power tools today. Thanks Matt.



    LMAO. At least your in good spirits.
    As has been said, give it time. All will be well. Hoping you have a good recovery.
    If not, try a sandblaster. [:D]
  • hdcolt51hdcolt51 Member Posts: 4,585 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
  • jimdeerejimdeere Member, Moderator Posts: 26,285 ******
    edited November -1
    An X on my forehead would give mrsdeere something to aim at.
    Good luck, james, things will "look" better tomorrow.
    (Best wishes from another 'James')[;)]
  • pwilliepwillie Member Posts: 20,253 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It took two days for my results....but man,doesn't the new color look good?
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