- Sep 12, 2004
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...on my right eye. It was a relatively quick and painless process. I waited a couple of hours to get into the operating room but the actual surgery took around 10 minutes. The results were fantastic. The problem though is that I am 58 years old. Most people don't have cataract surgery until well into their 70s. So why did I have early onset?
I did some research and found that some studies show, on average, people who have had LASIK have cataract surgery 10 years before those who haven't had LASIK. I loved my LASIK. 10 years of perfect vision. But now it has gone to complete and utter shit. My left eye isn't far behind. I'll have surgery on that in August.
When I questioned the optometrist who did my post-op follow up today about the studies he smiled kind of sheepishly and made some vague remark about how the eye has some natural anti-UV protective measures.
I used to be a big advocate for LASIK. It can produce wonderful results. But at what cost? Do some research. Early onset of cataracts may not happen to you, but you're fucking with your eyes, so think carefully and proceed cautiously. There might be things they aren't telling you.
I did some research and found that some studies show, on average, people who have had LASIK have cataract surgery 10 years before those who haven't had LASIK. I loved my LASIK. 10 years of perfect vision. But now it has gone to complete and utter shit. My left eye isn't far behind. I'll have surgery on that in August.
When I questioned the optometrist who did my post-op follow up today about the studies he smiled kind of sheepishly and made some vague remark about how the eye has some natural anti-UV protective measures.
I used to be a big advocate for LASIK. It can produce wonderful results. But at what cost? Do some research. Early onset of cataracts may not happen to you, but you're fucking with your eyes, so think carefully and proceed cautiously. There might be things they aren't telling you.