I completely understand how it does work having each eye focused for different distances, but then what happens if some unfortunate occurrence damages one eye, especially the distance vision one? Can surgery be reversed? Far fetched maybe, but never thought I would ever have only one good eye until an unfortunate occurrence popped up.
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Cataract Surgery and Photography
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Gerry Siegel
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If the ocular lens implamt needs replacement I believe,like bet money believe that can be done.
What else is a worry?
mamallama
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What changes has the beginning of cataracts caused in using viewfinders. The main difference I found my cataracts caused was loss of light and color changes. I sensed no changes in the ability to focus on the viewfinder with prescribed glasses and was able to use the diopter adjustment if I wanted to use it without glasses.
CMCM
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Similar with me. After my cataract surgery, the world seemed so bright, blue skies, etc. I realized that due to the cataracts, I had become accustomed to everything looking a bit brownish, imagine something like a smoggy sky, kind of yellow-brown.
What a major difference afterwards...and I found that I once again needed sunglasses in bright light (when younger, I had always needed sunglasses and then for quite a few years before I had the surgery, I realized I didn't need sunglasses much any more). Now I know why! I can see bright colors again. It's a funny thing because as cataracts develop, it's very gradual, and over time you don't totally realize how our sight is diminishing and how differently you are seeing things.
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I happened to be born with cataracts, 1950. And until about 1988 or so, their removal meant the use of huge 'bottle cap' lenses. I had eyedrops, atropine, somewhat poisonous, to put in daily. In 1990 I had the little bastards removed and replaced with some sort of plastic lens. Kind of like inserting contact lenses into each eye. The patient was anesthetized during surgery, so most of the procedure was very blurry in memory.
Since 1990, I've done ongoing research-study for anyone in a similar situation, and this present topic is one of the first I've come upon. I probably know as much or as little as exists here. Nonetheless, I was able to push myself through grad school and a PhD.
Seeing raindrops did not happen for me until 1990, nor was I able to truly see either wife or son prior to '90. How, to what extent my surgeries have affected photography and my cameras is still unknown for certain to me. I confess that many of the pictures I took when we lived near the Navajo Reservation, Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde before surgeries remain a bit odd, fuzzy at least. Olympus OM10. But the father of a girl I was dating during undergrad years at Pitt was an ophthalmologist. When that girl disappeared, I found my wife, second girl-wife of 40 years, and likewise her father had been an ophthalmologist, too. (There must be a Smothers Brothers song in there someplace.)
oran
Since 1990, I've done ongoing research-study for anyone in a similar situation, and this present topic is one of the first I've come upon. I probably know as much or as little as exists here. Nonetheless, I was able to push myself through grad school and a PhD.
Seeing raindrops did not happen for me until 1990, nor was I able to truly see either wife or son prior to '90. How, to what extent my surgeries have affected photography and my cameras is still unknown for certain to me. I confess that many of the pictures I took when we lived near the Navajo Reservation, Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde before surgeries remain a bit odd, fuzzy at least. Olympus OM10. But the father of a girl I was dating during undergrad years at Pitt was an ophthalmologist. When that girl disappeared, I found my wife, second girl-wife of 40 years, and likewise her father had been an ophthalmologist, too. (There must be a Smothers Brothers song in there someplace.)
oran
Henry Falkner
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My optometrist referred me for cataract surgery, on National Health.
The examining surgeon said first, I was not bad enough to qualify. I said, I was there for his assessment, and I was not demanding a decision. Small chat ensued. Suddenly he says - 'Oh, you are not working, are you?' I answered 'No, but the woman gives me chores!' 'Oh, that's worse! he says. I said 'Other way round. She keeps me alive!'
He revised his decision, and I qualified as a result. The results of the two operations are much better than I was told to expect.
Sandra has a daughter, and her reaction was - 'It is now comfortable to be your passenger. You see problems ahead when I see them.'
At 75 I passed the eye test for my drivers license renewal without difficulty. The nurse said 'You see almost as well without your driving glasses.'
I almost forgot to mention the photography. I see ships moving at night, so I can actually get a photo of one coming into view -
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The examining surgeon said first, I was not bad enough to qualify. I said, I was there for his assessment, and I was not demanding a decision. Small chat ensued. Suddenly he says - 'Oh, you are not working, are you?' I answered 'No, but the woman gives me chores!' 'Oh, that's worse! he says. I said 'Other way round. She keeps me alive!'
He revised his decision, and I qualified as a result. The results of the two operations are much better than I was told to expect.
Sandra has a daughter, and her reaction was - 'It is now comfortable to be your passenger. You see problems ahead when I see them.'
At 75 I passed the eye test for my drivers license renewal without difficulty. The nurse said 'You see almost as well without your driving glasses.'
I almost forgot to mention the photography. I see ships moving at night, so I can actually get a photo of one coming into view -
handheld
Henry
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My concern was that I would hate to loose the eye that had the distance vision and have only the close vision available. On my distance vision correction I can always use reading lenses or bifocals to regain close vision but thought that was not an option for eyes corrected to close vision. Could be wrong though as advancements happen quickly nowdays.
CameraCarl
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A friend had cataract surgery in one eye and it went well. A few months later he had surgery in the second eye by the same surgeon and has had nothing but problems with that eye... floaters, blurred vision, etc. He now has to wait until the "stay at home" orders are lifted to go in for further consultation. Based on this, and considering that my ophthalmologist is suggesting I am due any year now, I have decided to wait until it is absolutely/positively necessary. e.g., when I can't see to drive at night anymore.
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SonyOB
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Talk about your worry with your eye doctor and he'll explain how the diopters of the implant are calculated to give you the optimal range of vision.
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A friend, who is also a photographer, had his done about two years ago. His are "adjustable". How I don't know, but he had one eye "adjusted" back in Dec 19.
I haven't had any problems with my 'plastic eyeballs'. And I'm close to 20/20. I did remark to the surgeon that I wanted to be like Chuck Yeager at about 15/20 so I could see those Fokkers ! We had a chuckle, but that the state of the art wasn't there, yet. But that was a decade or so ago.
But personally, I would not get one eye near and one far.
I haven't had any problems with my 'plastic eyeballs'. And I'm close to 20/20. I did remark to the surgeon that I wanted to be like Chuck Yeager at about 15/20 so I could see those Fokkers ! We had a chuckle, but that the state of the art wasn't there, yet. But that was a decade or so ago.
But personally, I would not get one eye near and one far.
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Similar to spectacles, there are lenses of vari-focal length for many years covering both long and close distance.
It is very convenience unless your medical scheme does not cover it.
While my wife had the operations 8 years ago, the vari-focal length option costed 1/3 more than the single focal length lens.
It is very convenience unless your medical scheme does not cover it.
While my wife had the operations 8 years ago, the vari-focal length option costed 1/3 more than the single focal length lens.
hotdog321
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Thanks for this. I have the beginnings of cataracts in both eyes and am looking at getting this done, too.
BillyBobSenna
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I had cataract surgery on both my eyes in 2018. I am happy with my results however I am not 100% glasses free. My vision between 2 m and infinity is great. No correction needed. I can get by less than 2 m. I can read my cell and computer screen without glasses however if I want the near vision to be very crisp, I wear glasses.
Lenses are rapidly advancing. Basic insurance is not going to cover the best lenses. If you can afford more than what insurance will cover, do you homework and shop around. I recommend you find at least 2 excellent doctors and get multiple opinions. Recommended lenses will definitely vary between doctors.
I have AcrysofIQ ReSTOR multifocal lenses. If you look at the lenses that were put in my eyes, there is an inner and outer ring on each lens. This design achieves multiple focal distances. Ideally, these lens will make you are 100% glasses free. I am close to 100% glasses free but not quite.
I shoot motorsports. When I go to an event, the only time I need to put my glasses on are when I need to critically look at images on the back of my camera or in the media center looking at images on my laptop.
I think the biggest advantage of waiting is to get the latest technology to put in your eyes. Obviously if your vision is poor now, its time for surgery.
Good luck.
OpticsEngineer
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After reading several forums I had my right eye cataract replaced with a distance lens last Thursday. Looking at printed photos I can see the over sharpened subjects my son has been telling me. The thin blue line. I was so excited! Cannot wait to get the other eye done and take photos. Going to re-edit the others. How long did anyone have to wait to use their camera? Thank you to everyone for sharing their experiences
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Yes, the right move.
Please understand, we shall not live forever, and when cataract started to affect us, we are no longer young and the remaining time will start to count...
Do it 1 yr earlier we might enjoy the benefit for 1 more yr.
Please understand, we shall not live forever, and when cataract started to affect us, we are no longer young and the remaining time will start to count...
Do it 1 yr earlier we might enjoy the benefit for 1 more yr.
BillyBobSenna
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As stated in another part of this thread:
I had cataract surgery on both my eyes in 2018. I am happy with my results however I am not 100% glasses free. My vision between 2 m and infinity is great. No correction needed. I can get by less than 2 m. I can read my cell and computer screen without glasses however if I want the near vision to be very crisp in low light, I wear glasses.
Lenses are rapidly advancing. Basic insurance is not going to cover the best lenses. If you can afford more than what insurance will cover, do you homework and shop around. I recommend you find at least 2 excellent doctors and get multiple opinions. Recommended lenses will definitely vary between doctors.
I have AcrysofIQ ReSTOR multifocal lenses (I have not noticed halos). If you look at the lenses that were put in my eyes, there is an inner and outer ring on each lens. This design achieves multiple focal distances. Ideally, these lens will make you are 100% glasses free. I am close to 100% glasses free but not quite.
The recover time after surgery is almost over night.
Neverlost99
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I have been involved in a thousand surgeries and implants.. Go to a busy surgeon. Strongly consider the multi focal implant. The out of pocket is rough but it's your vision and lifestyle
Henry Falkner
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The mother of my business partner had one eye done within the last six months. It was not a success, and remedial surgery is still being debated.
My lenses are fixed focus, from memory at 10m (30 feet). I use driving glasses, because my original driving license had this condition.
I use one set of 2 diopter glasses for this computer screen, and 3 diopters for my camera screens and small printed writing.
I have never seen rainbow haloes, with or without my glasses.
The operations were done in 2007.
Henry
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