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slightlv

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15. I didn't know there were different types,

Reply to ALBliberal (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 06:06 PM

13 hrs ago

but I know they're keeping an "eye" on my "eyes" because I have 2 different types. Not enough for surgery right now, tho.. but I can tell my eyesight is not as good as it should be, even wearing my glasses.

Hea, if they give you a valium, kick back and enjoy. Mom had an easy time having hers removed, no problems for her whatsoever. And she loved the valium! (LOL)

Here's a digital hug {{ }} for you... I've been through enough medical with hubby since Thanksgiving, I'm happy to give you hugs and warm thoughts for your best eyesight to come!

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Anyone out there that was diagnosed with cataracts of PSC [View all] ALBliberal 14 hrs ago OP

My entire experience was wonderfully easy peasy and got a nice treat of juice and a bun after. Wore the dark glasses for SheilaAnn 14 hrs ago #1

Thanks for replying! Did you have the PSC type? ALBliberal 14 hrs ago #2

I don't know what the PSC type is but you will be fine. SheilaAnn 14 hrs ago #5

I don't know about PSC but I had cataract surgery last winter. yardwork 14 hrs ago #3

I had no such diagnosis, but did have 2 easy procedures. elleng 14 hrs ago #4

I just came home from my eye surgeon appointment because I have scarring from my last cataract surgery questionseverything 14 hrs ago #6

(((((Al))))))))) questionseverything 14 hrs ago #7

Not sure I understand? ALBliberal 14 hrs ago #10

It's a hug questionseverything 13 hrs ago #12

Why thank you I appreciate it. ALBliberal 13 hrs ago #13

I don't know what PSC is Tom Dyer 14 hrs ago #8

To all: PSC is a bit different (just my luck) ALBliberal 14 hrs ago #9

Posterior sub-capsular cataracts can develop along with nuclear sclerotic cataracts Ritabert 13 hrs ago #11

Appreciate it so much and thinking of you! ALBliberal 13 hrs ago #14

Thanks. Ritabert 12 hrs ago #19

I didn't know there were different types, slightlv 13 hrs ago #15

Thank you for this... ultralite001 13 hrs ago #16

If it helps... Alice Kramden 12 hrs ago #20

Funny, I just had my 2nd "light check test", ya know they have you cover one eye and then push a a kennedy 12 hrs ago #17

Mine are coming on slowly. Maybe a lifetime of wearing glasses has blocked UV. Not complaining. usonian 12 hrs ago #18