Cataracts

nanasue
nanasue Member Posts: 465
edited 15. Jul 2011, 02:52 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all, I know this isn't really arthritis related but just wanted to let you know I went to the hospital today, turns out I have cataracts in both eyes (bit of a shock) they both need operating on, first in about 18 weeks, but the good news is when done I (hopefully) won't need to wear glasses anymore, only for reading, will be a bit weird after wearing them since age 17(now 57), also I'll get to choose cool funky singlasses instead of prescription ones woo-hoo 8)

Sue x

By the way doc said they could've been caused by steroid injections I've had in last 6 years as never had any problems before apart from being shortsighted. So may be something for others to check on. x

Comments

  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You'll be so delighted Sue when you've had the cataracts done. It'll make the world of difference to you :smile:

    The Doc's quite right, steroids can cause cataracts and in the case of my OH the surgeon said that his cataracts were definitely caused by steroids. However he had taken a continuous dose over a period of 35 years so that wasn't surprising!!
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue
    Its not a big thing.......I've had both of mine done
    I originally wore glasses for reading and glasse for driving......still need them for reading {or cheking prices on clothes etc when I'm shopping....most important that one} :lol::lol:
    Not so sure about you being delighted when they are done :lol:
    Its true....I couldnt belive how green the grass was and how clear the TV was etc BUT when I looked in the mirror ...the amount of wrinkles I saw!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: My daughter would have been 26 or 27 and son 1 year older when I had mine done...and I remember saying :eek: :eek: Look at all those wrinkles :eek: and my daughter saying.....
    Mam you are only seeing what the rest of us have been seeing for years :lol::lol::lol: So sympathetic :lol:
    Seriously...you will see a big difference Sue :wink:

    Love
    Hileena
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi sue
    I remember my nana having both her eyes done and it did make a difference to her. (she stll had to wear glasses but she was in her 80s)

    I hope it makes a massive difference to you too,

    take care
    juliepf x