Question:
Post-Ops: Changes in you eyeglass prescrition?
At our monthly support group meeting, a member about 1-year out said her vision improved quite a bit at her last check-up. She has worn glasses for many years. I'm due for another checkup, but my glasses still are OK and I'm a pre-op. Just wondering if anyone else has had much change or improvement in their vision after WLS that isn't due to other health issues like diabetes. — Shadow51 (posted on March 21, 2003)
March 21, 2003
My vision hasn't improved, but I have noticed that my glasses fit my face
better now, and actually sit a little closer to my eyes, which has improved
how I see.
— Angie M.
March 21, 2003
I believe I've seen Bob Haller comment on this (or it's on his profile).
He had diabetes which had created a problem with his eyes. After losing
weight and getting his diabetes under control (without meds I believe), his
vision improved somewhat.
— Carolyn M.
March 21, 2003
The writer who posted about diabetes is correct. My vision has improved
since surgery only because my diabetes is now under control. I used to
take 90 units of insulin 2xa day along with glucophage. I now only take
glucophage twice a day and my sugars are in normal range and my eye sight
has improved markedly.
— Sharon L.
March 21, 2003
I have not yet had the surgery, but a friend of mine has had hers. Her eyes
have gotten better. Her eye doctor told her that it may be due to a reduced
pressure in her eyes. Her blood pressure has gotten better, so have her
eyes.
— M B.
March 21, 2003
Oh my goodness! What timing! I've been squinting and holding things as
far away as I can. I go tomorrow (yep, a doc with Saturday hours!) to get
an eye check up, for I think my glasses/contacts are too strong now. Doc
said hypertension easing up, less tissue edema near the eye, and less
stress on the body often improve or at least change vision for the better
after surgery and weight loss. Good luck.
— Mary Ann B.
March 21, 2003
Yes, I am 6 months post-op and my eyes have gotten better. I just got
glasses 2 weeks ago and they are a milder prescription.
— joeandteri
March 21, 2003
At four months out I needed new glasses. No it wasn't necessarily an
improvement, but my eye doctor said it's quite common for your eyes to
change (better or worse) with every 25 to 50 pounds of weight loss. For
small people even 10 pounds can make a slight difference. I am planning to
return at my 1 year anniversary to have them checked again.
— [Deactivated Member]
March 22, 2003
Darn all of you! ;) I'm having the opposite experience! My eyesight seems
to getting worse. But I think it's more age-related than WLS. I've always
only used my eyeglasses for working at the computer and driving at night
(night blindness and sensitivity to flourescent lighting in an office). Now
I'm experiencing some squinting, hard time reading the TV guide...with or
without my glasses. It's been 3 years since my last eye exam so I guess I'd
better get myself one made. (Added note, no diabetes history for me, recent
labs are all fine).
— Anna L.
March 23, 2003
I had an eye doctor appointment the other day. The last time I went, about
16 mos ago, I was at the border of having glaucoma. This time, my numbers
were in the normal range. The doctor said the weight loss (101 pounds
since July) and lowered blood pressure would definitely have a good effect
on the pressure inside your eyeballs, which is what glaucoma is. I never
knew that this surgery could possibly help save my eyesight as well!
— Debbi S.
March 23, 2003
I just had an exam a week ago and my eyes have equalized, which means my
left eye, always my 'bad' eye has improved to the same level of vision as
my right eye. I still need correction but it's great to know I won't have
to worry about getting my contacts mixed up anymore whoohoo!
~Peace
— Joscelin
Click Here to Return