I've worn glasses since I was 13. I didn't realize until then that most people could see the front of the class and read the blackboard. For a while in my 20s and early 30s, I wore contact lenses until my eyes were so dry that I couldn't tolerate them anymore.
Since then, I've had dozens of pairs of glasses, including prescription sunglasses, usually updated once a year.
I was diagnosed with cataracts a number of years ago, but surgery wasn't recommended so I kind of forgot about them. However, seeing wel has been particularly challenging in the last year so I wasn't surprised to do poorly on my last eye exam sat Associated Eye Care in early June. That same day I was referred to ophthalmologist Dr. Jesse Vislisel, a corneal specialist in that practice.
Dr. Vislisel examined my eyes and clearly explained my lens implant choices. Only one lens, a monofocal choice, is covered by insurance but I thought that if I was going to have surgery I might as well choose a lens that greatly reduced my dependence on corrective lenses. With Dr. Vislisel's help, I selected PureSee by Johnson & Johnson, a lens recently approved by the FDA after extensive testing.
A specialized technician performed extensive mapping of each eye to ensure precision and the best possible vision correction. My first surgery was July 28, and I immediately had better distance vision. I discarded my glasses the same day. Over a two-week period, I gained mid-distance vision , what I call my "computer distance" vision, and was even able to read all but the smallest text.
My second surgery was August 3, and today, only two days later, the right eye isn't far behine the left. I had my follow-up visit yeasterday and the surgeon said the outcome was even better than expected for the fist day post-op.
Eyes should stabilize in the next few weeks and need for corrective lenses will be evaluated on September 1. I don't expect to wear anything but "cheaters" for the smallest print. I am thrilled!
