OT:Ping LucretiaBorgia

Yes I did and it is a huge success. The op is nothing to worry about, inconvenience and a nuisance having to be religious in the application of the drops for four weeks but painful, no.

I carry a pair of drug store readers but the print has to be really small/tiny for me to need them. I have seen my own doctor since then and she was totally pleased with the job he did. I discussed it first with him and explained to me it was a necessity to be able to focus my cameras and be able to do close work. I said I would rather wear glasses for distance if need be.

I was wearing contacts for 35 years and latterly my own doc tried the type where you have different strengths for both eyes, one for distance and one for near. Some people apparently can't get along with that but no problem for me. So the surgeon basically mimicked that technique. If I close my right eye, I can't read the computer but can see out the window well. If I close my left eye I can read the computer but it's blurry green outside the window, together, with both eyes open, voila !

If I hold the magnifying mirror close I can actually see the lenses lying just under the surface. Miracle operation ! I was kind of disappointed when the first was done, but the second made all the difference.

I also notice the difference in light level. In here I thought the CFL bulbs were bummers but it turns out it was me lol Now, if they would just call me in for that knee replacement, I would be good as new and twice as much trouble lol

Thank you!!!!! I am weighing the option of having both eyes different and your input is most helpful!!

mag

Perhaps get them to let you try with contacts so you know if it works for you. Do let us know when you get yours done.

That's a good recommendation from Sheena, as I am one who doesn't like the "monovision" contacts. My brain just can't seem to adjust for them....they drive me nuts!

Joan