I am thinking about cataract surgery and would like to know other old shooters experences with the procedure. I am a distinguished SB and Big bore shooter, 40 yrs ago, and at 67 with a 20+ year layoff can't shoot irons for crap but shoot good scope scores. I have tried glasses,rightsight and all other options but with no luck.I will shoot 2 or 3 X's and then a wide or high/low 9 with no idea where it came from. What has been your experience if you have had cataracts removed? Did it help with irons and scope?
Ed Foley
cataracts and irons
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cataracts and irons
Sort answer is YES!!! A seriously non-involved procedure. I was back at work the next day, And the dust bunny that lived in my Irons was GONE! The cataract in my right eye was dead center but I did not realize that was the problem until I had the cataracts removed. Amazing improvement. It is a new world.
I had double cataracts blow-up 2 years ago from taking a statin drug for 3 days, and ended up getting surgery for both eyes. Had just started shooting again since Jr. High, I'm now 65, and while I don't have a lot to compare with immediately before and after, I have won both the local and state Senior Olympic air rifle standing competitions this spring and summer, 2nd in supported, and I'm sure my clear sight has played a role. Now I'm starting to train with an LP-10 and will have to work out the issues with sight vs target focus since my eyes don't any more. I would have no hesitation to get the surgery if your cataracts are adversely affecting your sight.