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Eric7 wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 3:07 pm Booked in for cataract surgery next Thursday.

I'm only ( ) 53!

I really, really hope it is the right decision...

I had mine done aged 49, had to be done because I couldn't see the computer screen anymore and I work all day in front of a screen.

Was quick and painless, and replacing my expensive prescription glasses which I needed every-day for everything, with cheap glasses that I can get from the supermarket and only need for reading has made such a big difference.

pappnase wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 4:55 pm

Eric7 wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 3:07 pm Booked in for cataract surgery next Thursday.

I'm only ( ) 53!

I really, really hope it is the right decision...

I had mine done aged 49, had to be done because I couldn't see the computer screen anymore and I work all day in front of a screen.

Was quick and painless, and replacing my expensive prescription glasses which I needed every-day for everything, with cheap glasses that I can get from the supermarket and only need for reading has made such a big difference.

Same reason for me... all day in front of the computer.

Do you manage okay with working on the screen and driving etc. without glasses?
I was under the impression I had to choose 1 scenario that would be okay without glasses (reading, screen or long distance) and that I would need glasses for the other 2 scenarios.

I don't drive, but I'm sure I would be fine driving as well, I certainly meet the requirements for the UK driving license (I just checked).
I get on fine without glasses for most of my "day to day" stuff.
I have the text on my smart-phone set to a bigger size so I can use that without glasses, and I have a little folding pair of reading glasses that I keep in my wallet for reading menu's in dark restaurants.

If I go all day in front of a screen without reading-glasses I get a bit of a headache, so I wear weak (0.5 dioptre) glasses for using the computer at work.

pappnase wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 5:46 pm I don't drive, but I'm sure I would be fine driving as well, I certainly meet the requirements for the UK driving license (I just checked).
I get on fine without glasses for most of my "day to day" stuff.
I have the text on my smart-phone set to a bigger size so I can use that without glasses, and I have a little folding pair of reading glasses that I keep in my wallet for reading menu's in dark restaurants.

If I go all day in front of a screen without reading-glasses I get a bit of a headache, so I wear weak (0.5 dioptre) glasses for using the computer at work.

Cheers!

I assume you went for the standard mono-focal lenses as opposed to the fancy multi-focal lenses?

Yeah, monofocal.

Eric7 wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 3:05 pm

Alberto wrote: ↑Mon May 05, 2025 4:38 pm Today I'm not happy because I am preparing for the colonoscopy tomorrow.
It means I am fasting - and dying of it - and drinking a disgusting substance.
I normally eat 5 times every day, and I eat more than anyone. I never fasted, and I expected it to be hard. And it is hard.
It' only 16:30, last food was breakfast at 9am straight after 20km cycling and 2km swimming.
Having to fast also means that I refrain from doing things that cost energy and would make me hungry.
Basically, doing nothing, getting bored and feeling useless...

All done?

Yes all done, thanks for asking.

I was expecting fasting to be the worst, and it turned out so. I felt extremely weak from no eating.
Plus, the substance I drank turned out to be even more disgusting than anticipated.

At the hospital they asked me if I wanted them to sedate me. I was expecting them to sedate me without even asking. I was uncomfortable having to decide, because I was lacking elements. How much pain and discomfort exactly? Of course they could not tell. I opted for no sedation and it turned out the best choice. Pain and discomfort were surprisingly mild. They say it varies much from person to person, and for female is generally more challenging. Watching the video in real time was almost fun.

Dr said he found nothing bad. See you in 10yr for the next round.

Once done, I immediately drove back home (I would not have been the drive at all on the day of course, had they sedated me), had a very generous lunch, followed by an active afternoon with heavy garden work and 1hr jogging.

Glad to hear it! Best case scenario! Guten Appetit!