Trailrider #896 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Looks like I'm facing cataract surgery in the near future! I've known I've had them, especially in the left eye, but up until a few months ago it hasn't been a problem. Now, however, my left eye has gotten pretty fuzzy, which is distracting, especially reading and driving at night with oncoming headlights. I haven't decided who will do it, and don't know if any of the doctors are shooters. My question for any of you who have had it done, and/or any opthalmalogists who shoot is, after a period of healing, can one tolerate the recoil of a 12 ga with Low Noise Low Recoil loads, or big bore rifles of .30-06? How about .44-40's from a Rossi '92? Or am I done rifle shooting altogether? Appreciate any input, Pards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I am currently talking and testing for cataract surgery with doctors at the VA. It is no longer a cut flap on the eye. It is basically a local anesthetic. The cataract is removed with an inserted needle then replaced with a second needle. Takes abut 10 minutes if all goes right. Me, I was on the OR table and the anesthesiologist stopped and canceled the surgery. Sent me back to my primary doctor to correct other issues before continuing. Primary still working on me twice a week. Getting close to the numbers that surgery wants. I did not ask about when I could shoot again. It did not sound like it would be long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Trailrider #896 said: Looks like I'm facing cataract surgery in the near future! I've known I've had them, especially in the left eye, but up until a few months ago it hasn't been a problem. Now, however, my left eye has gotten pretty fuzzy, which is distracting, especially reading and driving at night with oncoming headlights. I haven't decided who will do it, and don't know if any of the doctors are shooters. My question for any of you who have had it done, and/or any opthalmalogists who shoot is, after a period of healing, can one tolerate the recoil of a 12 ga with Low Noise Low Recoil loads, or big bore rifles of .30-06? How about .44-40's from a Rossi '92? Or am I done rifle shooting altogether? Appreciate any input, Pards. I've had no problems whatsoever with shooting after cataract surgery in both eyes, or even after surgery for a retinal detachment. Remington STS for SxS and .38-40s. I haven't had an opportunity to shoot .45-70 or .303 yet. As always, consult your eye doctor... but there are a whole lot of us out there shooting post-cataract procedures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I had my second surgery early this year. No problems with recoil. I had to have a third surgery to repair a macular pucker. So, I asked the retinal specialist about shooting. He said no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 @Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, Here's a doctor's excuse you can use. Just glad I could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 Much obliged! Of course I will consult with the eye doc. I'm actually due for my annual retina checks later this month, but he doesn't do cataracts. Try to get a recommendation for one from him. At least it's one less thing to worry about. Thanks, again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 22 minutes ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: @Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, Here's a doctor's excuse you can use. Just glad I could help. BTW I got three jury duty postponements due to surgery. They didn't even require a doctor's note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Modern cataract surgery in ordinary cases takes a few minutes. They liquify and remove the old lens and put in a plastic lens of a Fresnel-type which unfolds nicely. Wear an eye protector overnight. All done. No affect on shooting whatever thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulp, SASS#28319 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 All I can add, whoever you choose, ask them to thoroughly sedate you. It ain’t no fun when you’re wide awake and someone is slashing around in your eye. Call me chicken but I found another doc for my other eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Howdy, I would like to be out cold during teeth cleaning. Best CR different strokes fer different folks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 9 hours ago, McCandless said: I've had no problems whatsoever with shooting after cataract surgery in both eyes, or even after surgery for a retinal detachment. Remington STS for SxS and .38-40s. I haven't had an opportunity to shoot .45-70 or .303 yet. As always, consult your eye doctor... but there are a whole lot of us out there shooting post-cataract procedures. Had both eyes done almost 25 years ago. No problems whatsoever. 12 ga. , .45-70, .44-40, .45-60, and many more. The technology has advanced a heap since then and it surely is better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I had mine done last year. No problems. Just no bending over picking up brass for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 35 minutes ago, Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 said: I had mine done last year. No problems. Just no bending over picking up brass for awhile. What happens if I drop the soap in the shower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, Trailrider #896 said: What happens if I drop the soap in the shower? Get some soap on a rope pre-op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I had both eyes done and continued to shoot my warthog loads of Holy Black from my .45 revolvers, rifle amd 10 gauge 3-1/2" double. I am just fine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Pulp, I am not ABOUT to call you chicken for that, I call you a wise man instead! Forty Rod, thank you for your first hand report, I'm looking at that very surgery in my own future and am following this thread with interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 No problems at all, never even thought about it. Lots of shooting, 7mm mag, 30/06, .45/70, .375 H&H. Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I had both eyes done 2 years ago, two weeks apart. Next day after the first one the technician takes the patch off and says read the chart. I tell her the postage stamp sized label on the bottom corner of the chart says"do not clean". 20-20 for distance. I still need correction for up close and at the loading table, checking revolvers. I found some yellow safety/readers at Wally World to shoot in and vision can no longer be used as an excuse for poor shooting. I have shot up to .44 Mag and .223 with no issues. I only missed one monthly match , as a precaution. No problems with 12ga cowboy loads. Hope you have as good of results. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 14 hours ago, Trailrider #896 said: What happens if I drop the soap in the shower? We use gel soap with a pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 8:18 PM, Trailrider #896 said: What happens if I drop the soap in the shower? Kinda depends on who you're showering with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I've had both eyes done and no longer need glasses for distance. Do need them for reading and up close work. I now shoot with plain shooting glasses with small bifocal areas that help at the loading table and reading to score. NO issues at all with recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I got both done 10 years ago with dual focus lenses. No reading glasses required. They now have tri focals. Easy surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I had mine done in ought three and still have not been cleared to pick up brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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