Update - dominant eye (right) cataract removed and LAL implanted. Different experience than first.

Same everything - same doc, facility, meds, same physical size LAL (slightly higher power of +25 vs +24 on first one). This time there was some subconjunctival bleeding (likely from the implantation of the meds (interocular NSAID and antibiotic - referred to as "dropless" meaning no follow up drops are required). Initially "crunchy" feeling with some discomfort - this discomfort had faded by about 12 hour point when the doc did his follow up call. Vision was pretty blurry - good color like the left (yellowed cataract now missing 😀).

At this point the first eye was very clear. Even the initial positive dyphotopsia of the angled light streak when looking at streetlight at night - at 10 and 4 o'clock - was gone. Still had tiny bit of "fuzz" around the light, but none of the colored concentric rings I had prior to the op.

Right eye has continued to improve in clarity - slowly - the difference is likely a difference in post op swelling I was told. I have an angled light streak at 2 and 8 on the clock. My understanding is these are associated with the capsule being a bit wrinkled so it goes away.

Post op check looked normal.

The blood has begun to be reabsorbed - this morning (3rd day) it looks better. Swelling fading, I think, as well - visual acuity improving. No pain.

I have a check with optometrist after a week - intent is to begin establishing baseline refraction data. Next is beginning cycle of adjustments at three weeks after the second eye. Depending on outcomes of each cycle there should be 2-3 of these about a week apart.

Decision to be made ... how much difference between long (right dominant) and short (left non dominate) eye? Most accept that full monovision starts at 1.5 D, with mini monovision from .75-1.5 D. The sweet spot varies by individual. My previous target for PRK (and I got close to it) was 1.5 D - I was happy with this - BUT ... I can understand why so many folks chose long vision and wear short glasses - the long clarity is pretty awesome.

More later.