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hkckk5

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Re: Cataract Surgery
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2019, 09:56:24 am »
I never heard of drops healing cataracts. You should research that before you buy them. I did have both eyes done and had some side effects after surgery which went away within 6 weeks. My doctor did tell me that some people experience side effects but that it would go away. He was right. Naturally I had to be one of those who experienced side effects. End result is that I am happy that I now see better having them removed. Good luck.

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Re: Cataract Surgery
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2019, 11:19:27 am »
I also have cataracts in both eyes that my eye doctor said has to be removed.  I have noticed that my eyesight is blurry and it is hard to see to drive at night.  I have an appointment on April 23rd and hope to have one surgery done the first part of May and then the second done as soon as possible after that.  I know several people who have had the surgery and they say that it is real simple.

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Re: Cataract Surgery
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2019, 11:38:21 am »
as long as i can see some what , no one, no matter what will ever cut in  my eyes !!

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Re: Cataract Surgery
« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2019, 03:28:44 pm »
My husband had on one eye about two years ago, getting ready to have the other eye done; he seems to have handle pretty well.

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Re: Cataract Surgery
« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2019, 11:07:59 am »
I had cataracts removed from both my eyes a bit over a year ago.  Although I was somewhat nervous about it, many people told me it was a simple surgery.  I also researched that it has a high success rate with few side effects reported.  It did turn out to be fairly simply, even putting the drops in afterwards was no big deal!
As far as drops being able to remove the "cloud" that a cataract makes over your vision, I don't think so.  That is a scam and what I would call fraudulent advertising.
Go ahead and have the surgery!  You will see better.  It is not complex and has been repeated thousands of times. Just make sure you go to a reputable eye doctor whose expertise is doing these type surgeries repeatedly.

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Re: Cataract Surgery
« Reply #20 on: April 02, 2019, 11:28:51 am »
I am also a senior and know several people who have had it done. They all say the surgery isn't painful and that they were glad they had it done because their vision was a lot better afterwards. I think you should do it.

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Re: Cataract Surgery
« Reply #21 on: April 02, 2019, 01:20:28 pm »
Everyone I know that had it came out fine and said they see much better.  How things work out for you.

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Re: Cataract Surgery
« Reply #22 on: April 04, 2019, 10:08:06 am »
I haven't but a few members of my family have had an eye or two done and they said it's no big deal.
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Re: Cataract Surgery
« Reply #23 on: April 05, 2019, 03:21:09 am »
I know many people who have had successful cataract surgery.  Everyone has had much better vision after the surgery.
Have a wonderful day!

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