Cataracts Treatment

Question by LINDA W: cataract surgery scheduled soon?
I am scheduled to cataract surgery soon I have to have one eye done then 30 days later the other, my doc wants to do one eye farsighted and the other nearsighted, I would prefer to have them both nearsighted and wear glasses for farsightedness is this possible

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Answer by frediwhite@verizon.net
Had a second opinion? Seems to me the eyes should match in acuity. Also I question your preference; if you are farsighted without correction, then half glasses for reading would be more convenient because you can look over them for distance and avoid all the putting on and taking off. And your shades could be window glass and save some money.

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I have a medical background and I suppose knowing too much can be a bad thing! I have a cataract in both eyes. The one in my right eye is BAD. The surgeon said it is “The worst I’ve seen in the civilized world.” The one in the left eye is getting worse seemingly by the day. I have no real vision in my right eye except for lights and motion. They are using Versed and fentanyl for “sedation.” I’ve neen on alprazolam and hydrocodone for years and, obviously, developed tolerances. Yes, I listed the meds on the surgery form. I was told it’s okay to be on these and still receive the IV sedation. Any opinions? Also, anyone ever had this procedure? I’m on pre-op drops (antibiotic & antiinflammatory). Any words of encouragement would be great! Thanks.