Hi everyone
Several folks have asked how I'm doing after my first of two eye surgeries for cataracts.
I'm doing really well!
Actually the surgical procedure for cataract removal and cornea implant is not a big deal after all.
I hope I didn't over dramatize it in my chat posts.
While it is done at the hospital in a surgical suite, it only took about 15 minutes for the actual procedure for my right(dominant) eye.
The "prep" took about an hour. The administer a number of rounds of antibiotic drops and "numbing" drops to numb your eye and surround tissue.
Your head needs to remain absolutely rock still. They strap it down--which scares some people--but I was fine with it.
Some get IV versed if they are too anxious.
I was home less than 2 hours from when I arrived.
I get my left eye done on Feb 24.
I can already see a BIG difference in my distance vision. Check up today revealed my right eye was already at 20-20 even though it was still slightly dilated!!
And I could see the improvement driving today.
I have to take it easy for the next week. Drops in eyes 3 times a day. Can't do anything strenuous that might raise inter ocular pressure.
So no hiking, snowshoeing or skiing
However I can still drive around and do some photography like the other day.
I may drive out to Polebridge this weekend. Polebridge forecast for tomorrow morning is for temp of -31F and here's an excerpt from wind chill warning:
Wind chills of -20 to -40 degrees will be common for most locations, however places along
the Continental Divide may continue to reach down to -50 degrees
or lower through Friday morning.
So I'll wait a day or so for it to warm up
If it's clear, I should get some good photos---assuming my fingers will work.
AND...temps that cold can damage my Sony a6400. So gotta be careful about skin and camera exposure.
pete