2337 days and proud owner of a new multi-focal lens (Intra Ocular Lens, or IOL, which means they surgically removed the old one and put a new one in place) to cure a very sudden onset cataract.


I was pretty nervous, but the procedure takes about 15 minutes (prep not included). No pain afterwards, no swelling or redness. Can already read my PC screen again (after 16 hours) with that eye, but still need glasses at the moment; in the best case scenario I'll no longer need those in about a month.


I have a patch, but it is transparent, so no great pirate pics with Oscar on my shoulder coming up.