One of the “features” of getting older is cataracts. It’s a condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy. It’s a slow process so like many slow building things, you don’t notice the change readily.
My optometrist told me a few years ago that I was developing cataracts but it wasn’t time for the surgery. Compounding the situation is that I have corneal dystrophy – a genetic condition that disrupt how light passes through your corneas. The cornea is like our skin as it sloughs off dead cells and replaces them with new ones. In my case, they don’t slough off evenly. It makes getting my eyeglass prescription correct challenging.
A couple of months ago I felt it time to get my cataracts removed. Beginning in September with the right eye, I had the surgery. The procedure takes about twenty minutes. You’re under a light anesthetic to keep you calm and relaxed. You’re awake and aware that your surgeon operating but you really can’t see her work. It consists of removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear one.
I’ve now completed both eyes and heading to my final step – an eye exam to determine what corrective lenses I need. I will definitely need a reading prescription, some help with the corneal dystrophy, and definitely transition lens as things are very bright now.
While the procedure has its restrictions during the recovery, it’s definitely worth it. It’s remarkable how cloudy my eyes were and how clear things are now. If your doctor tells you that you have cataracts, please don’t hesitate to take care of them as soon as possible. You’ll be pleased with the outcome.
