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As I discussed in my other thread, I finally had my cataract surgery on my left eye yesterday. I knew the surgery went well, and today I found out just how well. Had my follow-up appointment today, and turns out my vision is already 20-40!!!!!!! The eye looks terrific, he said, and as long as things continue to go well, it might improve to 20-30 or even 20-20.
I am so damn happy to have my vision back after nearly two years of steadily decreasing eyesight. For about the last 8-10 months, I was pretty much blind in that eye, and the doc warned me before the surgery that it was only 50-50 I would get *any* vision back after the surgery. Thus, I think you can all figure out why I am so ecstatic right now!!!
Brad
He who has a 'why' to live can bear with almost any 'how'.
--Friedrich Nietzsche
Sounds like everything takes time, discipline, and patience, and those are seven things I don't have.
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Awesome news Brad!
Im so glad that it has helped and that you are already seeing results.
The better for you to see me now..lol
Hugs!
Speak kindly, Live simply, Care deeply, Love generously, and BLAH, HA, HA, LOUDLY! every chance you get.
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Brad, I am so very happy for you. I remember when my dad had a lens transplant back in 1987. I saw him half a day after the surgery and although his eye was bright red from the surgery, his iris was vivid blue and I knew for the first time in almost ten years that he could see me clearly. It was revelatory for him, I think, given that he was blind in the other eye.
May you have many years to enjoy your new clarity.
Warm hugs,
Kat
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Oh Brad, that is absolutely wonderful wonderful news! I bet you are thrilled to bits!! I know how long you waited and waited and waited for this surgery - I am so happy for you that things looks so positive and the result is already such a big improvement! Woohooo!  Cheers!!!
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Fantastic news Brad. I'm absolutely delighted for you. Now to fix that AS.
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Wow Brad--- great news!!
Hope it keeps going so well... keep us posted!
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Hey, Brad--
Great to hear You are doing well post-surgery! Best to You,
John
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great news. My surgery wasn't as risky but the vision I recovered was amazing I hope all your follow up is event free
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Awesome! My only wish is that it doesn't have to be used too often.
