Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
Great news On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 8:06 PM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: This sort of hit home with me. My wife was incubated as a baby in pure oxygen. This is a practice that was stopped when it was realized the damage it does to the eyes. As a result she has had to deal with severe nearsightedness, severe astigmatism and as a result stretched retinas. She has been seeing a retina specialist regularly (several times a year since the age of 30ish and has had many retina surgeries. Her vision has been around 20/600 in her good eye since she can remember. Something like 20/800 in her other eye. Needed a doctors note all her adult life to keep her drivers license. Coke bottle glasses don't even do it justice. I always joked she could use her glasses in a pinch to start a fire. She had cataract surgery last year. VERY risky in her situation but her retina specialist approved it. The change was so drastic she could stop wearing glasses except for cheaters for reading (like me). This was just slightly emotional this was for her. At 57 she looked at the world like a baby... for the first time...then she saw me. You can imagine my concern. I'm still here so I guess it was OK. Amazing what they can do. Skip *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Eric Frank via CnC-List *Sent:* Sunday, August 03, 2014 7:37 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC A bit late on this one, but just to add another plus (both my cataracts were corrected during the last 10 months). Cat's Paw was already beautiful (to me) before the operation, and the sails were already close enough for me to see they were mostly badly trimmed. But for the first time in years, I can see buoys as far away as my wife can (she has excellent vision). This has really made a qualitative difference in my pleasure while sailing. Eric Frank Cat's Paw CC 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA On Aug 2, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Stu stumurra...@gmail.com wrote: Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted.? Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes.? Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks.? At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. ? Stu ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com -- *Best regards,* *Curtis McDaniel, * *CC 30-MK1 East Coast Lady* *Port Royal,* *South Carolina* *cpt.b...@gmail.com bobhick...@rogers.com* * __/) * . ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
Stu, Congratulations! After years of putting off seeing an ophthalmologist, I made an appointment this spring. I had cataracts in both eyes and mild astigmatism. Just as you describe, fixing this was easy. Now, with ‘bionic’ lens, I can both read a chart and keep a good lookout for other CC’s. It is truly amazing what can be done to improve one’s vision . It all starts with an eye exam. Regards, Ron Ronald V. Ricci S/V Patriot CC 37+ Bristol, RI mailto:ron.ri...@1968.usna.com ron.ri...@1968.usna.com From: Stu [mailto:stumurra...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 9:50 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Eye can see a CC Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted. Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes. Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks. At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. Stu ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
A bit late on this one, but just to add another plus (both my cataracts were corrected during the last 10 months). Cat’s Paw was already beautiful (to me) before the operation, and the sails were already close enough for me to see they were mostly badly trimmed. But for the first time in years, I can see buoys as far away as my wife can (she has excellent vision). This has really made a qualitative difference in my pleasure while sailing. Eric Frank Cat's Paw CC 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA On Aug 2, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Stu stumurra...@gmail.com wrote: Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted.? Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes.? Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks.? At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. ? Stu ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
This sort of hit home with me. My wife was incubated as a baby in pure oxygen. This is a practice that was stopped when it was realized the damage it does to the eyes. As a result she has had to deal with severe nearsightedness, severe astigmatism and as a result stretched retinas. She has been seeing a retina specialist regularly (several times a year since the age of 30ish and has had many retina surgeries. Her vision has been around 20/600 in her good eye since she can remember. Something like 20/800 in her other eye. Needed a doctors note all her adult life to keep her drivers license. Coke bottle glasses don't even do it justice. I always joked she could use her glasses in a pinch to start a fire. She had cataract surgery last year. VERY risky in her situation but her retina specialist approved it. The change was so drastic she could stop wearing glasses except for cheaters for reading (like me). This was just slightly emotional this was for her. At 57 she looked at the world like a baby. for the first time.then she saw me. You can imagine my concern. I'm still here so I guess it was OK. Amazing what they can do. Skip From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Eric Frank via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 7:37 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC A bit late on this one, but just to add another plus (both my cataracts were corrected during the last 10 months). Cat's Paw was already beautiful (to me) before the operation, and the sails were already close enough for me to see they were mostly badly trimmed. But for the first time in years, I can see buoys as far away as my wife can (she has excellent vision). This has really made a qualitative difference in my pleasure while sailing. Eric Frank Cat's Paw CC 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA On Aug 2, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Stu mailto:stumurra...@gmail.com stumurra...@gmail.com wrote: Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted.? Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes.? Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks.? At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. ? Stu ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List Eye can see a CC
Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted. Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes. Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks. At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. Stu___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
My friend’s black lab had both eyes done, but no reports as of yet as to how much better she can see. She could find bones before and finds them now too ☺ Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stu via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 9:50 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Eye can see a CC Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted. Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes. Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks. At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. Stu ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
Stu - Good news! I can imagine your joy. Go outside on a clear night and marvel at the stars. I love to hear stories like that, because I've been visually challenged all my life but don't make a big deal out of it. I wear glasses on top of contact lenses, and don't go out in public with only glasses because people stare. When RK was invented in the 70's the doctors said it wouldn't do much good, and when laser surgery was invented in 1990 I actually spent an incredible amount of money to try and be part of a clinical trial, but was rejected. In 2002 I learned that it was impossible because the level of correction would remove the entire cornea and fry my retina and optic nerve, and the only option was lens replacement surgery. I decided to wait. Heck, I'm functional (sorta G) and know that with all the UV I've seen I'll probably end up with cataracts eventually. Again, congrats, and go sailing at night and marvel at the stars. Wal Stu wrote: Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
Congratulations Stu! Ed On Aug 2, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Stu stumurra...@gmail.com wrote: Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted. Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes. Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks. At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. Stu ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
And now you can drive that big momma RV better, especially at night. Ron STL On Sat, 8/2/14, Stu via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Subject: Stus-List Eye can see a CC To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Saturday, August 2, 2014, 8:49 AM Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted. Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes. Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks. At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. Stu -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
Well done Stu. I'll be a candidate sooner rather than later. -Original Message- From: Ed Dooley via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: 2014-08-02 12:45 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC Congratulations Stu! Ed On Aug 2, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Stu stumurra...@gmail.com wrote: Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted. Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes. Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks. At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. Stu___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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Careful. My wife got that done. The look on her face when she saw me for the first time was priceless From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ed Dooley via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 12:46 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC Congratulations Stu! Ed On Aug 2, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Stu stumurra...@gmail.com wrote: Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted. Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes. Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks. At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. Stu ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC
That's funny! Congrats Stu! Both my mother in law and my mother have had that done recently and they are really quite happy with the results! My mother jokes about not recognizing the old woman staring back at her from the mirror! From my Android phone Original message From: Burt Stratton via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: 08/02/2014 6:41 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'Ed Dooley' edoo...@madriver.com,cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC Careful. My wife got that done. The look on her face when she saw me for the first time was priceless From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ed Dooley via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 12:46 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Eye can see a CC Congratulations Stu! Ed On Aug 2, 2014, at 9:49 AM, Stu stumurra...@gmail.com wrote: Late last year, I was diagnosed as having severe cataracts in both eyes and they were 'ripe' for surgery. After months' of waiting, I have had the cataracts removed from both eyes and new lens inserted. Approximately 30 minutes per surgery and a wait of several weeks between each. Multiple visits to the doctor for follow-ups and gallons of drops in each eye -- I think my brain is getting water logged. But the good thing about it all -- after close to 60 years of wearing glasses, I now have better than 20/25 vision in both eyes. Still need glasses for reading and won't get them prescribed for another 4-6 weeks. At the same time, I should have the prescribed glasses restriction removed from my driver's license. I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and the amount of detail that I have missed. If you have cataracts, get them looked after as soon as possible -- you will be surprised at how beautiful your CC really looks. Stu___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
