I’m not sure how long cataracts have impaired my vision. In August 2024, I was told they were covering 20%. By March 2025, it was hard to read a book in most lighting conditions. By November, reading a book was impossible without a magnifying glass.
As part of my August 2025 Optometrist exam, I received a referral for cataract surgery. On November 21, I had surgery on my left eye. That eye was completely covered, blocking the optic nerve. Yesterday, I had surgery on my right eye.
Within hours, my vision improved. Gray is now black. Colors look bright and cheery. I can read a book. I do not need glasses for far vision. Glasses still help with reading. However, depending on the type size, glasses are not required.
Initially, my left eye was still stronger. Within a day, they are the same.
At my follow-up appointment this morning, my eyes are back to 20/20 and improving.
I’m not allowed to run until December 29. I can walk as I want. For a month: no gardening, swimming, weight lifting, or bending over.
Many thanks to my daughter, Sandra, for coming up from Richmond to take me to the surgery. The extra ears helped me remember those things I need to do and can’t do for the next month. Because I already had one good eye, I drove to my follow-up without assistance.
Sometime in January, I’ll post a review of my whole experience.