sf wrote:
> On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:14:37 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> What will they use if one eye needs it?
>
> If one eye needs it you get mono-vision and choose between near or
> far. If both eyes need it, you have a choice of two out of three:
> near, far, inbetween. I would have gone for near and far and worn
> glasses at the computer.
>
> Frankly, I don't think you'd put off cataract surgery unless you're
> scared of the procedure. Most people these days know someone who has
> gone through it recently and understand it's not a big deal anymore.
> You don't have to be blind or even near blind to have the surgery. It
> only needs to impair your vision (which they measure when you read the
> eye chart) and you need to be bothered enough by it to request
> surgery.
>
>> This may be a good argument for postponing surgery until the
>> second eye is nearly ready? (If possible.)
>
> Cataracts are not that predictable. Eye care professionals will not
> guess in terms of years or months how long the second eye may take to
> be operable.
>

Oh, that choice between near and far is okay. I need to have an
eye exam. Last time I was told I was heading toward cataracts.
Pre-cataract, with something discernible. So, I expect that there
has been some progression.

Several friends have had that surgery, so I don't find the
prospect frightening. I am sure when the time comes, I may work
up some level of anxiety nonetheless though.

--
Jean B.

All truth passes through three stages.
First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently
opposed. Third, it is accepted as being
self-evident. --Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)