New eyes for an old shooter

[daisygordoninc]

My eyes have been getting poorer year after year, and my eye doctor told me two years ago
no more new lenses would help, I needed cataract surgery on both eyes. I put it off for a year but then
realized hunting moose and bear would be difficult with some of my old Winchesters beyond about 50
yards. So I scheduled the surgery last July in time to recover before the fall moose hunt up in BC.
The results were more amazing than I could have hoped for, I came out with 20-20 and everything is
bright and clear. Didn't know that was even possible for someone who had worn glasses since 30. So
on my 70th birthday last July I could see to shoot all of my open sights again, can see clear out to
250 yards. I suspect there are others in our group who are probably facing the same situation. My
result is spectacular. I'm not saying that would be the result for everyone but I have a couple of
buddies that had the same result. Seeing again is an amazing thing and sure ups my chances of
getting a good shot off with my old lever action Winchesters and Marlins. This is the first time I have
needed sun glasses since I was in my 30's, everything is bright again.

[M. M. Wright]

That's wonderful. Praise God for your sight and rejoice in it.

[Pete44ru]

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I had both eye's lenses replaced about 4 years ago, one eye at a time, of course - and can vouch that the results were stunning/wonderful.

The ops literally opened my eyes.

It's nice to still be able to use receiver peep sights, well into my 70's.


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[pshort]

Howdy,
Same here.... Had mine done about 15 yrs ago.... Remarkable results....

Paul

[jnyork]

My wife had both eyes done about 2 years ago, great results, perfect distance vision and only needs cheap readers when she is doing her quilting or reading the small print.

I shoot silhouette with a group of about 40 people on a weekly basis, the average age of which is over 70. Probably at least half of them have had the procedure on at least one eye.

[Griff]

I'm not sure my wife would like me being able to see well again...

[Paladin]

Went from tri-focals to 20-15 vision in 2007, DOD approved the surgery in 2003 for pilots and SOCOM personnel and I missed my appointment at the Air Force academy due to being in Africa. If done before that, and they found out, you could be charged for destruction of government property. I got mine done in 2007 just before a 12+ month trip to Afghanistan. Will have to get another surgery some time in the future as a cloudy spot is starting up again but well worth the time and pain.

[Pete44ru]

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Pain ? ? That rots - I had zero pain, with either lens transplant. (each eye was done about 2 weeks apart from each other)

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[mark]

I had both of my eyes done over the last two months.

I paid, don't believe in medical funds and governments.

Best money I ever spent.

As always, I should have done it ten years ago.

I can actually see again and the glare from night driving is no longer hell.

Cheers Mark