Sean, 

 SD> I now have 20/20 vision in both eyes.  However, the cataracts
 SD> were hiding how bad my near vision really is.  I'm now wearing
 SD> 1.50 power reading glasses for my computer and 2.50 power
 SD> readers to see my phone.  Getting old is fun...

  First, fine business on the 20/20 vision. I started with 1.50
reading glasses, but have upgraded to 2.0 -- the hardest thing is
keeping them clean. Or, as the late Red Skelton noted, "I don't
need these, but I've reached the age where curiosity is greater
than vanity". <G>

  Second,  while they can "restore" or "improve" one's vision with doing
cataract surgery...once blindness takes hold from glaucoma, the eyesight
can NOT be restored. So, that's why it's imperative to get yearly eye
exams. If glaucoma is detected, if it's in the early stages, they can
prescribe medication to slow its progress. I myself have "suspect glaucoma",
but the eye pressures last May were 9 and 10 respectively...and they have
never been that good.

  Lastly, getting old is not for sissies...and if you call me a sissy, 
I'll hit you with my purse <G>.

Daryl, N5VLZ

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