Patient Comments: Cataract Surgery - Describe Your Experience

Please describe your Cataract Surgery experience.

Comment from: help, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: February 17

I am 54 years old had the cataracts removed my vision has dropped see double I have been to another Doctor and all he wanted to do was put glasses on me I could see to write my name before now I can't my advice get 3 opinions and seek better a better doctor.

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Comment from: 05ginger, 65-74 Female (Patient) Published: February 17

I am euphoric. I had no idea I would get the results I did. I can see! I have worn glasses for 60 years and they were getting stronger and thicker. The cataracts led me to the surgery and Toric lenses which I am very pleased with. I had the surgery in a small hospital in central Wisconsin and it was so convenient and trouble free I called the surgery more of a "procedure." I'm reading - even the fine print without glasses. I had the first eye done in early December and the other one last Monday, the 22nd. I am so excited by the gift I have been given. I'm tired of all the drops, but they're a small price to pay for the results.

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Comment from: Jerry, 75 or over Male (Patient) Published: February 17

I am 80 years old. Cataract surgery was performed two months ago. The result is most gratifying. I had one lens replaced for reading and the other for distance. I don't have to wear glasses. I can't believe the tremendous result.

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