tying after cataract surgery

[rainbowchaser]

I got really frustrated today when I tried to tie a fly for the first time after geting my glasses yesterday. It got a little better when I remembered to tilt tmy head enough to see through the bifocals. What's worse is this was a big simple nymph for bluegill fishing that I chose as an easy test fly. I stripped the first one off the hook. The second was better but not good. I'd appreciate any suggestions for shortening the adjustment time. On the bright side, I maybe able to see bugs and my fly on the water again.

[Rick Z]

Patience. Takes time to adjust to clear vision after having the blur.

Rick

[nfrechette]

i never had any problems tying after cataract surgery in both eyes

my near vision changed so i adapted by using inexpensive ready glasses

[planettrout]

I had cataract surgery this past June and have not had any problems. I am using 2.50 readers for close up work.


PT/TB

[rainbowchaser]

Thanks guys. My problem is in keeping the fly in focus with the bifocals. The head position required seems very unnatural. I'll try a pair of reading glasses in the 2.5 power of my bifocals.

[tedshuck]

I think using single-vision readers will help a lot. I have tried bifocals before and they drive me nuts!
Hope the readers help.
Ted

[nfrechette]

Thanks guys. My problem is in keeping the fly in focus with the bifocals. The head position required seems very unnatural. I'll try a pair of reading glasses in the 2.5 power of my bifocals.

i would try on different power reading glasses. i wear 1.5 for computer work and 3.0 for fly tying

i used to wear lined bifocals. i never could get used to the no line bifocals. my feet looked like they were at my chest

[Uncle Jesse]

Lower your vise so you don't have to tilt your head to see through the bottom of your glasses.

[bowfin47]

Be thankful for small blessings... I was complaining just last week, that I wish I had cataracts, as then I could have the surgery and see better than -13 in one eye and -11 in the other! LOL

[rainbowchaser]

I tied with pair of reading glasses yesterday and it went much better. Norm, I have a pair of my brother's stronger reading glasses here. I'll give them a try too. Bowfin, I hear you. There was time when my glasses seemed to weigh more than I did. Fortunately I got bigger and plastic lenses came along.