discussion boards — drug induced cataracts

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (kris00j) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:07:56 +0000

HAHAHAHA!!!! I KNEW she was my kind of woman!!

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (Lainy) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 04:06:25 +0000

Thanks, Kris. I am 72 and not a Cougar! Would like to find someone 69 - 79, not for marriage but companionship. But thanks for trying. No gift yet. Tomorow is my Chanukah then its Teddy's Christmas. Either holiday or in between would do! OMG that reminds me of a story about the "old" actress Mae West. She was a firecracker and I hope I don't offend anyone with this but here goes and I am truly sorry, can't help it. But it is true! Do not read this if you don't like a little raunchy. Guess I could get fired for this or have to delete it!
Mae West had a tatoo put on her right bun that said Merry Christmas. Then she had a tatoo put on her left bun that said Happy New Year. She would tell men, "Come up and see me between the Holidays" GROAN!

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (kris00j) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:48:01 +0000

Lainy:
I will probably have to have the other eye done, but we'll see. It's funny how blurry the left eye looks now, compared to the right eye!
And my friend that drove me to the doctor today is mid-60s. In the waiting room I overheard this woman talking about her 62 year old son and how she needed to find a wife for him. I almost said something...

You mean Teddy's "gift" hasn't arrived yet?? I'm waiting to hear when he does!

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (Lainy) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:36:59 +0000

Kris, all in all sounds good. Do you need the other eye done? I love you out prowling. If you find a Son and Father Duo let me know!

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (kris00j) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:29:24 +0000

I met with the doc today and he gave me the news... 20/30 vision 1 day post op! WOOT-WOOT!! My eye had some irritation because of some meds they used: it seems I have a slight allergic reaction. Of course. So my eye is a little inflamed. But I can't ask for much more. He did do an extra cut and had to force something with forecepts (not sure) but all in all he's happy.
And the best part is I don't have to wear glasses for now! My vision is good enough!! YAY! He did say if I felt more comfortable wearing them it wouldn't hurt me but why would I? I do have to stop tomorrow and get a light pair of sunglasses to wear for a while... with the redness in the eye and all that medication it looks kind of messy and yucky. Plus it will hide the "no makeup look".
I would say it doesn't matter, but since I'm back "on the prowl" (haha) I need to hide this "messy" eye for 2 weeks!

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (lisacraine) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:01:52 +0000

Kris,
Thanks for your update. So happy it's over and it went well. You will look great Saturday !
Lisa

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (Lainy) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:26:13 +0000

Kris, wonderful, and successful outcome.Well, now I guess I can't have that surgery as I can't go without eye makeup! LOL

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (kris00j) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:49:52 +0000

I can see clearer now! It's not perfect yet, but... He had to cut something so my eye is all red but feels okay. Uncomfortable but not sore so I'm really looking forward to Saturday!
The big problem: no makeup! Haha!!! The only makeup I wear is on my eyes, too. But not for 2 weeks! Ugh!

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (Gavin) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:05:59 +0000

Good luck Kris! My fingers are crossed for you and I hope it all goes well!

Hugs,

Gavin

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (Pamela) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:22:14 +0000

I am praying for a great outcome, Kris!

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (Willow) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:10:55 +0000

Best wishes for a successful and easy catarac surgery, Kris.

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (kris00j) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:19:23 +0000

Haha! I go in at 9:30. Hopefully all goes well. I can't wait to see "clearly" again! I'm not sure if theses are chemo or steroid induced. Doc just said "drug induced". Mine grew really fast. I noticed vision problems around May or June and my vision in my right eye is horrible now. I can't read anything anymore.

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (Lainy) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:50:19 +0000

Kris, wishing you a ton of luck Thursday. Mine have progressed from Prednisone of which I hope to be done with next week after a year. The eye Doc is watching them. I understand it is a total non brainer surgery. Reminds me of a song, "I can see clearly now, the cataract (Rain) is gone" Please let us know your 'view' on things after!

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (marions) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:26:37 +0000

Kris.....the good thing in all the bad is that cataract surgery is a fairly simple procedure and rarely (if ever) has side effects. Just think...you will see clearly now.
Be thinking of you on Thursday. What time exactly?

Hugs,
Marion

Re: drug induced cataracts

null@example.com (kris00j) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:19:45 +0000

Thursday is my surgery for my cataract in my right eye. I can't wait to be able to see clearly again! It's been getting steadily worse especially over the past month. I'm getting to where I don't want to drive at night because I can't see very well. So Thursday can't come soon enough!