Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Walt, most cataracts eventually comes in pairs - the fellow eye may just take longer. Once you have the second surgery done, you'll have better depth perception and less glare in bright light. No need to rush the second surgery. You'll know when you're ready. Ponte Vedra Beach is next to Jacksonville (northeastern Florida) or as some call it - southern Georgia. Richard On Nov 16, 2006, at 7:02 AM, Walt Johnson wrote: > Richard > > I had a lens replacement as you described several years ago. First > thing I noticed was the world's exciting colors and clarity when > view with my right eye. There was noticeable difference between my > new right eye and the vintage left one. I was concerned about > judging colors accurately but solved the problem by going back to > Tr-X. :-) > > Walt > > Rockledge, Fl...(where is Ponte Vedra Beach?) > > Richard Clompus wrote: > >> Tina, as an optometrist, I've had many patients over the years >> that had your exact complaints. Glad to hear your eyes are >> healthy. You are explaining the effects of mild changes in the >> clarity of the crystalline lens in each eye. As we grow older >> (and wiser), the protein in the lens slowly loses its >> transparency. Things are not as bright or clear even though your >> vision may still be 20/20 with glasses. This is perfectly >> normal. Over time, the lens can become dense enough that it >> decreases vision and it can then be removed surgically and >> replaced with a new one made of plastic. After surgery, Its >> amazing how patients report how bright colors are before >> commenting how clear things look. The cloudy lens that is removed >> is called a cataract. Lenses don't become cataracts overnight - >> it takes years. Night driving and glare often worsen as the >> lens becomes more cloudy. >> >> Fortunately, rangefinder focusing is easy and autofocusing is >> even easier. Glad to hear you're doing fine. Your photographs >> and enthusiasm for photography are something to be admired. >> >> Richard >> >> Richard Clompus, OD >> Ponte VEdra Beach, FL >> >> >> On Nov 15, 2006, at 3:25 PM, Tina Manley wrote: >> >>> LUG: >>> >>> Disregard this comment that I made about the M8: >>> >>> "Either the viewfinder is dimmer than my M7's or my eyes are >>> getting worse (a possibility!) It's harder to get the focus >>> right than with the M7." >>> >>> I just got back from having my eyes checked and the vision in my >>> left eye has decreased 20% since my last check-up! The doctor >>> checked for glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and all >>> kinds of stuff and found nothing. I'm going back next week >>> another test and some new glasses. My focusing with the M8 >>> should improve immensely when I have glasses that match my new >>> decreased vision. Getting old sucks but it's better than the >>> alternative!! >>> >>> Tina >>> >>> Tina Manley, ASMP, NPPA >>> http://www.tinamanley.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information