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vigillinus
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recoil after cataract operation
#40557 - 04/11/05 05:33 AM

Have a right eye cataract, In December will have right eye lens removed and replaced with plastic lens. Apparently this is a very common operation. Have read quite a bit about retinas detaching as a result of shooting big rifles, but does anyone have any clues about possibly loosening a prosthetic lens?

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davem3
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Loc: birmingham,al usa

Re: recoil after cataract operation [Re: vigillinus]
#40575 - 04/11/05 01:34 PM

I had the plastic lens put in both eyes five years ago.
My eye doctor is a member at the same range where I shoot and his only warning was to give it a little time to heal completely -30 days or so- before shooting any of my big bores.
I haven't had any problem at all and shoot my .500-3" Express double rifle and various other big bores (.416, .458 etc.) with no ill effects.
The plastic lens probably weighs less than your natural lens + a cataract so the effect of recoil should be less severe.
By the way, my Dr. did the operation through an incision so small that stitches were not required and I read the 20/20 chart line in his office the next morning.
Wish I had done it sooner but good luck on yours. Dave

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vigillinus
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Re: recoil after cataract operation [Re: davem3]
#40618 - 04/11/05 09:44 PM

thanks davem3, reassuring.

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zimhunter
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Re: recoil after cataract operation [Re: vigillinus]
#40669 - 05/11/05 05:09 AM

Have implants in both eyes and have absolutely no problems with my 470NE. I get a check by the surgeon who did the work yearly ( I'm diabetic) and have never had an adverse report.

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vigillinus
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Re: recoil after cataract operation [Re: zimhunter]
#40857 - 07/11/05 11:47 AM

Zim and Davem, am reassured.

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