Re: eye surgery - cataracts

[rayilynlee <rayilynlee@xxxxxxx>]

Alison, 

I had both eyes done last February, I think.  It is no fun because I have 
ordeal-fatigue, and just having Parkinson's makes every thing harder.  But it 
is quick and painless, even though your lens is removed and a new one is put in 
while you are awake.  I still wear glasses, but was very near-sighted and my 
far vision has been improved 100%.  Need reading glasses, but it is so nice to 
not have double vision. 

 I am sure your sister will do fine and be glad she had it done.  

A nurse held my hand during the 15 minute removal of my lens and insertion of 
the new one.  Before that they put drops in your eye to deaden it.  You have 
one eye done and in a few weeks the other one.  What you see is real 
interesting due to the blood - looks like a kaleidoscope.  

Afterwards don't put head down or bend over as her eye will probably be 
bloodshot.  I had a little difficulty putting drops in my eyes before and after 
as my hands are like paws.  I had my caregiver drive me there and home, but if 
I had had to I probably could have done it myself.  They usually want someone 
else to take the patient home.

I'll bet your doctors will very adequately prepare you with answers to all your 
questions.  This procedure is one of the easy ones.  Good luck.
Ray
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Cureparkinsons@xxxxxxx 
  To: PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; rayilynlee@xxxxxxx 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 2:02 PM
  Subject: eye surgery - cataracts


  Dear List Members and Ray,

  I seem to recall Ray writing something about cataract surgery. If so, would 
you have any suggestions that I might pass on to my sister, Fran.  She has 
Parkinson's; diagnosed in 1998 at age 44.  She needs to have cataract surgery 
on both eyes and the doctor has told her she is almost legally blind in one eye.

  Our cousin is a retina surgeon here in Florida and he has given us the names 
of 2 doctors that he respects as being competent in their field.  However, with 
the Parkinson's, if anyone has any suggestions regarding the procedure and 
aftercare, we'd appreciate hearing from you.


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  Alison Landes