W2R
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I love how you've broken that down. Now I understand the need for a spreadsheet.
Yes, it's a lot easier that way, with lots of colors and detail.
I love how you've broken that down. Now I understand the need for a spreadsheet.
W2R,
Your eye drop schedule looks absolutely crazy!!!!!!!
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I remember a big eye drop schedule when I had LASIK. I was glad when it was all done and am very happy with my repaired eyes. Congratulations on your progress and I can hardly wait for Thursday when you will have 2 new eyes!
It's interesting, and gratifying, that all the cataract surgery stories on ER.org seem to be highly positive.
On citydata.com, one can find all sorts of cataract surgery horror stories.
Since I don't think people self-select by eye health to join ER.org, I have to wonder if the "difference" lies in the ability, or inability, to comply with Doctor's orders.
Quite possible, but I would guess an even bigger factor may be a tendency to look for a more experienced surgeon.
Quite possible, but I would guess an even bigger factor may be a tendency to look for a more experienced surgeon.
Your eyedrop schedule may seem like a lot because you are doing pre and post care for both eyes at the same time. It looks pretty standard to me. One thing that stood out when I was doing what you did - researching what could go wrong - was the overwhelming dominance of infection and inadequate pre/post self-care. In other words, patients not caring properly for themselves seemed to cause so many of the issues with this surgery.I am sure it will get easier as I go along. My point was just that I am not as prone to exaggeration as some may have assumed, and that one might want to be prepared to tackle the drop schedule with enthusiasm and a little thought. Just in case.
I completely agree! But at age 67, with only one eye done, I have the best vision of my entire life. So, if this terrific surgeon wants me to follow this crazy eyedrop schedule, I'm going to do my best to do what he feels is best.
I am sure it will get easier as I go along. My point was just that I am not as prone to exaggeration as some may have assumed, and that one might want to be prepared to tackle the drop schedule with enthusiasm and a little thought. Just in case.
I cannot wait until this weekend, when the other eye will be done. My vision wasn't this good even as a kid or teenager.
As long as his amazing luck holds, do you really care?At least I know this surgeon is either as good as his reputation, or else he was amazingly lucky with my first cataract surgery.
Actually in my case, I think the toe and the cataracts were connected...
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Congrats on everything going well!
YAY, W2R! Glad to hear all went well. Hoping for a speedy recovery and great vision.
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