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donna1990 07-12-2008 11:57 AM

Cataracts
 
Any advise? I am scheduled next for the worst eye to be done.:D

Janet 07-12-2008 12:24 PM

My mother had her cataracts removed. They did it with lasers. After wearing glasses her whole life, at 85 she no longer needs them, only to read.

Sorry I have no advice, but I'm sending you my best wishes for a very successful treatment.

teri88 07-12-2008 01:33 PM

My advice is to just relax because it is such a piece of cake as far as medical procedures go! Oh and be prepared to see dust you never knew you had! My mother went on a cleaning frenzy after she had her surgery!

judy 07-13-2008 08:03 AM

Take deep breaths, and maybe a couple of drinks and/or tranquilizers every day until it's over.

I had lasix and it's nothing. They will give you a valium if you feel very nervous.

donna1990 07-13-2008 11:44 AM

cataracts
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by judy (Post 69903)
Take deep breaths, and maybe a couple of drinks and/or tranquilizers every day until it's over.

I had lasix and it's nothing. They will give you a valium if you feel very nervous.

I took my friend for the lasix and watched, it was so simple.
They will sedate me, for sure. I am such a wimp, had to be put to sleep to have my eyelids done.

Gina 07-13-2008 05:34 PM

No advice just wishing you good luck...

Janet 07-13-2008 05:50 PM

When are you having this procedure done?

judy 07-14-2008 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donna1990 (Post 69911)
I took my friend for the lasix and watched, it was so simple.
They will sedate me, for sure. I am such a wimp, had to be put to sleep to have my eyelids done.

What did you have done to your eyelids? Was it cosmetic? I want to have that done!

DianaB 07-14-2008 08:10 AM

I don't have any advice but the ones that I've known that have had it done seem to do very well afterward. I'm sure that you'll do fine but I'll say a prayer for you so you won't be afraid and that everything goes well. Hugs!!

donna1990 07-14-2008 10:23 AM

cataracts
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Janet (Post 69920)
When are you having this procedure done?

One in Aug. and the other in Sept. They don't do both at the same time.

donna1990 07-14-2008 10:30 AM

cataracts
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by judy (Post 69969)
What did you have done to your eyelids? Was it cosmetic? I want to have that done!

I went in for an eye exam and he said that I should have it done because my vision would be brighter and I would look younger. In my opinion;), in order for your ins. company to cover it, they have to submit pictures, so they take it before you open your eyes completely, so it looks like the lids are really sagging.
You look like a monster for a month or six weeks but it is worth it. A lot of people told me that I look younger.

Gina 07-14-2008 06:03 PM

Good luck with your surgery.

judy 07-15-2008 01:18 PM

Keep us updated. Sometimes when you know you need to have something done too far in advance, you just get more anxious.

We're here for you.


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