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After Cateract Surgery both eyes

Posted by bighead @bighead, Nov 7 1:26pm

Ok. I found out I had small cataracts in both eyes after taking a trip on an unlimited 2 lane country road. My schedule seldom takes my on dark roads at night so that trip I found I had severe headlight glare. The eye exam told me about small cataracts in both eyes. It's only been a few months since the surgeries. So far the removal of the cataracts didn't eliminate the headlight glare from oncoming traffic. It's worse along with light streaks at 2 and 8 o'clock which even worsens the road glare. I have 100% faith in my doctor. Maybe a Yag laser at some point. Whatever he tells me to do. I see him again in 2 weeks. My daytime vision is perfect. Sort of like being Superman so I don't want to gamble losing that super power. It's great. My question do headlight glare glasses actually work?I bought a cheap pair of supposedly polorized glasses just for that but all they do is turn the headlight glare from very white bright glare to very bright yellow glare just as bad. Any suggestions? My doctor gave me all the plus and negatives of Yag laser. Glasses that kill the night glare you be a great find. Let me know. For now on dark roads traffic approaching is like everyone has their highbeams on.

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Nov 10 11:03am
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@bighead

I went with astigmatism lenses for the surgeries. Not sure if they contribute to the lighting bolt streaks of light. My conflict is that my daylight and indoor focus is so fantastic and the glare is only a night driving issue i am being cautious not to lose any of my super focus . The night driving glare is substantial and now that I learned modern headlights are considered by many to be way too bright it just makes night driving a challenge. So at my next appt I will be asking about if any glasses that advertise themselves to be anti night driving glare lenses... if they actually exist. The pair I bought from Amazon are worthless and just turn the white headlight glare from a super bright white to a just we bad glaring yellow. My doc wants to hold off on YAG to see if time deals with the wrinkles in the capsule.

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bighead,

So, you have distance vision, and wear glasses for near vision?

Your "astigmatism" lenses - which ones? Are they "toric?"

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bighead | @bighead | Nov 10 3:44pm
In reply to @mayoconnectuser1 "bighead, So, you have distance vision, and wear glasses for near vision? Your "astigmatism" lenses -..." + (show)
@mayoconnectuser1

bighead,

So, you have distance vision, and wear glasses for near vision?

Your "astigmatism" lenses - which ones? Are they "toric?"

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The lenses used in the surgery are toric. I use cheap drug store 2.50 for reading. Its all I need ( reading ) I have clear distance on everything from reading the speedometer on the dashboard to unlimited distance.

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Nov 10 6:07pm
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@bighead

The lenses used in the surgery are toric. I use cheap drug store 2.50 for reading. Its all I need ( reading ) I have clear distance on everything from reading the speedometer on the dashboard to unlimited distance.

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Which lenses? Manufacturer and model? It may relate to the streaks of light?

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bighead | @bighead | Nov 10 8:49pm
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@mayoconnectuser1

Which lenses? Manufacturer and model? It may relate to the streaks of light?

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I will as that on my Friday appointment .

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Nov 11 7:58am
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@jhs1950

How did you find an ophthalmologist who is willing to work with you at such a detailed level?

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I asked the technical/nursing staff, indicating I would want to work with whichever surgeon and their staff - for as long as it took.

Chose a surgeon about 40 mikes away, at an established clinic. Met with, discussed and made sure they understood I would be involved. They have been kind and patient.

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bighead | @bighead | Nov 11 12:33pm

Glad you established trust with your doctor. I have too and follow his advice.

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