When I had my cataracts done, I really, really, wanted to walk out of the OR area, into the waiting room, wearing a pair of Ray Charles type shades and carrying a white cane, then stop in the middle of the waiting area, throw the cane down, and shout "Hallelujah! I am cured!"

My wife vetoed the idea.

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Originally posted by MNSIG:
Has anyone had their lenses replaced for cataracts? It sounds like the correction is better than LASIK and obviously removes the cataract at the same time. My optometrist said he no longer recommends LASIK for anyone over 40 knowing that the cataracts are coming in the next 10-20 years.

Yes, I did about 10? years ago. Both eyes.

My lenses are "fixed" in that they do not "adapt" to distances, etc.

Not a big problem tho.

Be aware that having cataract surgery at a younger age increase the risk factor of complications. Lost my macula on my dominant eye.

MNSIG, I had my lenses replaced with cataract surgery in 2012. I went from being legally blind without my coke bottle glasses to not having to wear any glasses at all. 20-25 for distance and 20-15 for reading.

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Originally posted by MNSIG:
Has anyone had their lenses replaced for cataracts? It sounds like the correction is better than LASIK and obviously removes the cataract at the same time. My optometrist said he no longer recommends LASIK for anyone over 40 knowing that the cataracts are coming in the next 10-20 years.

Had LASIK in 2001 with absolutely no issues. In fact the next day my wife fought with me about driving to the follow-up appointment. End result was 20/20 and 20/25.

Had cateract surgery last month. 20/20 and 20/20. Still am wearing sunglasss a lot. Best way to explain it is seeing a car with old yellowish headlights and then running into those bright LED headlights.