MissMolly
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Good evening all - I was diagnosed a couple of years ago with cataracts and really didn't give it much thought. In the past month I have noticed I am having a lot of problems seeing clearly and went to the eye doctor for a new prescription for glasses. The doctor told me my prescription is fine - no change needed - and that my problem was with my cataracts.
I read all the old threads here on the forum and have done a lot of Googling for information. I know the procedure is virtually painless and everyone seems to be thrilled with the outcome. My question is, how do you choose what sort of vision to have? How do you know if you want near/near or near/far or far/far? This is a once in a life decision - whatever I choose I am stuck with it for life.
I am very near-sighted as I have been all my life. I've worn glasses since I was six years old. Since I've always been near-sighted do I stick with that? Or go with far-sighted and readers? Or one of each? How does one decide this? My ophthalmologist seems to feel that in any event, I will still require glasses no matter what due to astigmatism (although the astigmatism is not severe enough to require the special Toric lens).
As much as I would prefer not to have to deal with this (I have fears of people cutting on my eyes) I know I will have to make a decision in the upcoming months. But if I am going to be forced to do this in order to see at all, how do I make the wisest choice? What criteria do I use to make this decision?
I appreciate any insight you might share.
I read all the old threads here on the forum and have done a lot of Googling for information. I know the procedure is virtually painless and everyone seems to be thrilled with the outcome. My question is, how do you choose what sort of vision to have? How do you know if you want near/near or near/far or far/far? This is a once in a life decision - whatever I choose I am stuck with it for life.
I am very near-sighted as I have been all my life. I've worn glasses since I was six years old. Since I've always been near-sighted do I stick with that? Or go with far-sighted and readers? Or one of each? How does one decide this? My ophthalmologist seems to feel that in any event, I will still require glasses no matter what due to astigmatism (although the astigmatism is not severe enough to require the special Toric lens).
As much as I would prefer not to have to deal with this (I have fears of people cutting on my eyes) I know I will have to make a decision in the upcoming months. But if I am going to be forced to do this in order to see at all, how do I make the wisest choice? What criteria do I use to make this decision?
I appreciate any insight you might share.