I ended going up to two vision clinics. The first one was a "mill"...very high pressure. The second one was more laid back. Essentially they both said the same thing...you will know when you need cataract surgery...blurry vision, light glare at night, etc.

I liked the second one because they asked what my symptoms were. I told nothing too major. He said then why are you here? He added the replacement equipment is never as good as the original. And come back when you have some symptoms. Being somewhat squeamish about someone messing with my eyes, I opted to wait.

I will add current thinking is that it is better to have cataract surgery in the early development stages rather than when it is "mature".

Did you know...cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the world.

By the way, about your photo coloration. I saw it as art. Your Renoir period. For Zihuatanejo, better than Whistler. Or Ansel Adams ????.

It felt the same way for me. To me, the coloration was great! (Or course, my wife says I am color blind.)

So glad to hear that you were able to regain your eyesight, Rob! Congratulations!

By the way, about your photo coloration. I saw it as art. Your Renoir period. For Zihuatanejo, better than Whistler. Or Ansel Adams ????.

That is very good news, Rob. I am told I have “baby cataracts”. Always like hearing good cataract stories with good outcomes. I am happy for you. I know how much you love what you see. Good for you.

Don't wait, Fran. Go NOW to get them removed. I can't stress that enough. Get'er done!

In a world where good news is always hard to find, your revelation is GREAT news for all of us who follow and appreciate your wonderful website

I'm very flattered. This is all so sudden. Yes I'll elope with you. I'm....What? That wasn't meant for me? Oh. Well. Never mind.

I would imagine there are some people on this board who will think that you'll be able to see the error of your political ways now.

Ha ha ha ha ha! Except that I turned out to be right, just like I was when I said I'd had enough of the USA 31 years ago when the "good citizens" elected a former spy chief. Most never did make the connection between Bush Sr's election and the fun and games Clinton, Bush Jr, and Obama had to deal with afterwards. But that's where all kinds of seeds were planted that the world is still dealing with.

Still waiting for supporters of THE LOSER to eat some of that Humble Crow Pie. They were SO SURE of themselves. *crickets*

After changing my eyeglass lenses three times in 2003, I had cataract surgery on both eyes (one month apart) in Tucson. Amazing -- practically 20/20 vision afterwards. Not sure why, but to this day, I prefer to sit looking away from bright lights. Other than that small issue for me, I would highly recommend the surgery.

Yes, I still don't like bright lights either, but I believe it's just old reflex. If I allow my eyes time to adjust, I get used to the bright light, but now I'm just trying to keep my vision safe. Of course, living with the bright tropical sun means trying to always use good sunglasses when outdoors as everyone should.

I had cataract surgery on my right eye a few months ago back in California. I chose the "PanOptix" procedure, which is a relatively recent option. It offers the hope of correcting both near and far vision with one lens. I would say everything went according to plan except for the drive to the surgery center where I was stopped for speeding (was able to surprisingly talk my way out of a ticket) and then unwittingly run a red light because I had bad directions to the center and was concerned about being late.
The vision improvement is very noticeable and I am planning on doing my left eye when it is convenient.
Glad to hear your story Rob and that it worked out so well.

At least you were apparently still able to drive and walk around on your own. I wasn't.

My vision seems perfect both near and far. I can see individual pixels on my computer screen, something I needed glasses for before. The only hitch is my eyes haven't been accustomed to focusing for so long that they seem a bit weak and slow to respond sometimes. I tried using my old prescription glasses for reading up close, and they help me for up close reading, but I don't need them for working on my computer like I used to. Every day I marvel at the bright colors and clean lines I haven't seen for so long. And of course, I can see across my beautiful bay again!

Suerte y saludos.

Nice touch, that music selection with your eye-opening story!
I had cataract surgery here in Zihua in 2018 - and yes, cost double what you paid. But I only had one eye to do (so far). I was told I had a cataract over 10 years ago when I, too, thought it was only for old folks. My surgery, however, was painless, and the entire process from initial exam to post-surgical exam was probably a month or two - mostly trying to get all the pre-surgical x-rays and bloodwork done. SO GLAD you're doing swell now and Lupita can relax a bit! Take care,

I'd been saving that song for this revelation.

Gracias, amiga. Saludos a ti y a tu media naranja. ¡Espero que nos veamos pronto!

Rob, thanks so much for sharing your story. My heart aches when hearing about your vision deteriation and the travels and travails of getting to Acapulco. I truly can identify with your vision issues.

My poor uneducated, but very loving mom did not know to keep me indoors when I got German measles at 3 years of age. Not until my 3rd grade teacher sent a sealed letter home to my parents (also terrifying) that he thought I might need an eye exam was I able to first truly see clearly through one of those big gadgets eye doctors use. Wow, Wow, Wow. Glasses were a blessing.

Forward 40 years later. I had struggled with glasses and hard and soft contact lenses the whole time. BUT. . .suddenly, I was eligible for laser surgery!! It was the best money I ever spent. After a few weeks, like you, I woke up every morning, amazed that I could see the individual leaves on a tree outside my bedroom window. That year, 1997, I threw away all my eye aids, except sunglasses. One eye was my reading eye, the other for distance.

Now, 23 years later, and close to the same age as you, I am sure I will soon be facing the same cataract surgery that you just had.

Isn't modern medicine through the decades quite amazing?!!? Congratulations on your wonderful new eye sight!!!

If you ever do need cataract surgery be sure you get a good anesthesiologist! The first one did his job perfectly, and the operation on my worst eye that was supposed to be the most difficult went so well that I was mentally ready to do the second surgery the very same day, though of course they don't let you.