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KatyaR

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30. Me, too.

Reply to watoos (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 14, 2018, 12:25 PM

Sep 2018

I've had to reschedule twice. I pinched a nerve in my leg and knew I wouldn't be able to lay still because of the pain. I'm paying a freaking fortune for lenses, it had better be worth it.

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I had cataract surgery yesterday. UPDATED [View all] joet67 Sep 2018 OP

Be sure to use all the drops they prescribed. Jane Austin Sep 2018 #1

I'm having it done in October. watoos Sep 2018 #2

I had both eyes done-- Co-pay was about $350@ with medicare and my advantage plan.. pangaia Sep 2018 #10

Medicare's much less expensive! elleng Sep 2018 #23

Me, too. KatyaR Sep 2018 #30

there will be adjustments DonCoquixote Sep 2018 #3

The prescription drops should take care of the irritation. If not, steventh Sep 2018 #4

Get well ASAP Omaha Steve Sep 2018 #5

hope you feel better soon CelticWinter Sep 2018 #6

Had both done in July. gibraltar72 Sep 2018 #7

I thought I didn't like the white-blossomed crepe myrtle trees. Jane Austin Sep 2018 #9

Awaiting my turn Fritz Walter Sep 2018 #8

Take care and take it easy. calimary Sep 2018 #11

yikes! I had both eyes done about 2 months apart and i had no irritation... samnsara Sep 2018 #12

I have had both eyes done Left-over Sep 2018 #13

Oh boy, I am scheduled for next month AllyCat Sep 2018 #14

My husband had cataract surgery a few months ago... Chalco Sep 2018 #15

Had both eyes done a few years back, a couple of months apart... Wounded Bear Sep 2018 #16

You'll be SO glad you had it done once you get past the first few days with drops. Frustratedlady Sep 2018 #17

Also, don't hesitate to call the surgeon's office better Sep 2018 #18

Good advice; thanks. elleng Sep 2018 #22

As a random aside better Sep 2018 #24

Very cool! elleng Sep 2018 #25

It's a living! better Sep 2018 #28

WOW! elleng Sep 2018 #29

It gets less irritated after a day or two keep using eye drops as directed FloridaBlues Sep 2018 #19

Do your best to relax. That's half of the battle. oasis Sep 2018 #20

Sorry you have irritation; elleng Sep 2018 #21

Wear the dark glasses they gave you and do all the eye drops. You will be amazed at the difference appleannie1943 Sep 2018 #26

It will get better just use the drops they gave you until they tell you to stop. redstatebluegirl Sep 2018 #27