Shooting on hold - The Firearms Forum

SFC · 08-29-2011, 04:31 PM

On the 31st of August I go in for my first of two cataract surgeries, so it may be a month or two depending on what my surgeon says.

permafrost · 08-29-2011, 07:23 PM

Best wishes, my friend . Hope all goes well. Can't imagine not shooting anymore. In the old days they didn't have surgery for cataracts, so thank God we have made a few strides forward. Get back to shooting soon!

Juker · 08-29-2011, 07:33 PM

My dad had cataract surgery on both eyes late last year. He's 79, and it completely changed his life. He wears reading glasses occasionally now, but that's it; he started wearing glasses when he was 29, and dealt with the cataracts for several years before having the surgery. He was back in action in a matter of days. I think you'll be glad and relieved to have it done! Best wishes and prayers for you.

Old Steve · 08-30-2011, 12:53 AM

Type "acetylcarnosine" into Dogpile and consider what you find. PM me if you care.

CampingJosh · 08-31-2011, 03:09 PM

SFC, it's tough to give up your hobby, but I think you made the no-brainer decision. Getting your sight restored was the right choice.

Heal up quickly. Seems like this next month of two would be a good opportunity for you to get into reloading (if you're not already) so that you have some ammo ready to go when your doc clears you.

SFC · 09-09-2011, 06:52 PM

Surgery is done on both eyes. Prior to surgery I was 20/400 in my left eye and 20/600 in my right eye, after surgery my left eye 20/25 and right eye 20/20. A world of difference, now I have to purchase new Poly-carbon glasses non-prescriptions. I do have them on order should get them next week.

Thanks to all for your comments

08-29-2011, 04:31 PM	#1
SFC Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 30	Shooting on hold On the 31st of August I go in for my first of two cataract surgeries, so it may be a month or two depending on what my surgeon says. __________________ Life Member: DAV, NRA Member; ASRPA, USPSA, IDPA -->

08-29-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: Shooting on hold Best wishes, my friend . Hope all goes well. Can't imagine not shooting anymore. In the old days they didn't have surgery for cataracts, so thank God we have made a few strides forward. Get back to shooting soon! __________________ Stand and Fight

08-29-2011, 07:33 PM	#3
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Shooting on hold My dad had cataract surgery on both eyes late last year. He's 79, and it completely changed his life. He wears reading glasses occasionally now, but that's it; he started wearing glasses when he was 29, and dealt with the cataracts for several years before having the surgery. He was back in action in a matter of days. I think you'll be glad and relieved to have it done! Best wishes and prayers for you. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

08-30-2011, 12:53 AM	#4
Old Steve V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 57	Re: Shooting on hold Type "acetylcarnosine" into Dogpile and consider what you find. PM me if you care. Last edited by Old Steve; 08-30-2011 at 12:56 AM..

08-31-2011, 03:09 PM	#5
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Shooting on hold SFC, it's tough to give up your hobby, but I think you made the no-brainer decision. Getting your sight restored was the right choice. Heal up quickly. Seems like this next month of two would be a good opportunity for you to get into reloading (if you're not already) so that you have some ammo ready to go when your doc clears you. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

09-09-2011, 06:52 PM	#6
SFC Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 30	Re: Shooting on hold Surgery is done on both eyes. Prior to surgery I was 20/400 in my left eye and 20/600 in my right eye, after surgery my left eye 20/25 and right eye 20/20. A world of difference, now I have to purchase new Poly-carbon glasses non-prescriptions. I do have them on order should get them next week. Thanks to all for your comments __________________ Life Member: DAV, NRA Member; ASRPA, USPSA, IDPA