July 30, 20223 yr Cataract surgery! It got so bad I had to stop motorcycle riding - I was a danger to myself because of my inability to see into the corners, and my peripheral vision was shot. Even the big E on the chart looked like Klingon! I had the left eye done first, and the contrast to the right eye caused an immediate decision to finish both eyes. I elected to remain near-sighted, as 90-percent of everything I do day-to-day (reading, computer, cooking, phone, et al) is within 1-3 feet of me. However, I did get a pair of glasses that is optimized for the computer and the perceived detail while flying is simply amazing. Highly recommended! John Howell Prepar3D V5, Windows 10 Pro, I7-9700K @ 4.6Ghz, EVGA GTX1080, 32GB Corsair Dominator 3200GHz, SanDisk Ultimate Pro 480GB SSD (OS), 2x Samsung 1TB 970 EVO M.2 (P3D), Corsair H80i V2 AIO Cooler, Fulcrum One Yoke, Samsung 34" 3440x1440 curved monitor, Honeycomb Bravo throttle quadrant, Thrustmaster TPR rudder pedals, Thrustmaster T1600M stick
July 30, 20223 yr I've had both of mine done within the last 3 months ans I agree, a huge improvement. All done on the fantastic NHS for free.
July 30, 20223 yr Moderator I just had a new prescription for my bi-focals two weeks ago by my VA doctor. Wow! What a difference the new prescription has made. The doctor said I will likely need to have my cataracts in both eyes removed sometime within the next few months. Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
July 31, 20223 yr About to have the second eye done. When it's finished to celebrate I'm going to get that Reverb G2.
July 31, 20223 yr Moderator 4 hours ago, n4gix said: The doctor said I will likely need to have my cataracts in both eyes removed sometime within the next few months. I was gobsmoked to learn that the "operation" was quick, and strictly an outpatient procedure. Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
July 31, 20223 yr Been there, done that. The only problem is being awake while they do it. Watching the tools come at you; is nervous making. It's well worth it though.
July 31, 20223 yr I've had both my eyes done. Well worth it and it's painless. But as Sue just posted it might be a bit squeamish for women. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
July 31, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, birdguy said: But as Sue just posted it might be a bit squeamish for women. I don't think that was what she was implying. I can think of several men, including me, who would be a bit squeamish. Edited July 31, 20223 yr by dmwalker Dugald Walker
July 31, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, dmwalker said: I don't think that was what she was implying. I was just yanking Sue's chain. We're friends. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
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