Hello everyone, I am looking for comment from listers who have had or know about cataract surgery outcomes and any effects on birdwatching capacity. I currently have excellent vision for my age but affected by cataracts. With the modern approach the natural lens is replaced by an artificial lens (bifocal or trifocal) and outcomes are good apparently. My main concern is will I retain good vision for birding, continue to be able to use the same binoculars and telescope. Any experience out there??
Peter Valentine
0427 634 136 peter.valentine@jcu.edu.au
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Even though I was quite short sighted, I always used binoculars without my glasses.
My “cataract” lenses are slightly short sighted so I use glasses for driving, and I have reading glasses spotted around the house. No worries with binoculars, but LCD viewfinders on digital cameras are a pest as I need reading glasses to use them!
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Hi Peter
My wife had cataract surgery and replacement lenses in both eyes about 10 years ago. Her ability and comfort with birdwatching was not at all affected. Obviously her general sight improvement was significant, but apart from some minor binocular adjustment she has had no problem and is totally comfortable using both binoculars and camera.
Regards Bob Cook