Flying with Cataract's
Anyone have this problem ? I do, and it isn't fun. My eyes are healthy, except for left eye, cataract has developed in the last 18 months, that is to say, it has now become noticeable when flying. It is causing glare, resulting in a shadow of the plane, at certain attitudes. Concentration can take it away a little, or just close that eye a little. Not good especially in bright sun.
I get regular health check-ups, every 6 months, minor and major, semi-annual basis, numbers, etc. Eyes, once a year. Last time there, opthamologist said, not yet, but possible in six months.
I have been using transition lense's since they were available. Today, I spoke with a good friend, who has the same problem. He had been using this type of lense also. He decided to try his plain polaroid sun glasses, no transition. He said it cured the shadow situation, about 60% less then using the transition's. There is a prism situation when dealing with cataract's, I am not an expert on the subject. I understand, that when the surgery is done, it is a different world. My father-in-law had it done in both eyes, and he is 83 years old, came out perfect.
Another six months, should be good to go. Anyone else experiencing this ?
Crank