I can see, I can see!

[Eric Krewson]

This may seem trivial but I am so excited I am on cloud nine!

I have built 5 flintlock and 2 percussion rifles; I don't know how well they will shoot because I have never been able to see the sights well enough to align them properly. I have killed plenty of deer with these rifles and shotguns but had to use a peep sight, fiber optics and a white painted front sight to get on target, even then it was bit of a guess.

I had cataract surgery on both eyes, I had the right eye done yesterday and had to check today to see if I could finally see the sights on my rifles. I CAN!

The pictures are my best representation of what I saw before my surgery and after.

Before surgery;

After surgery;

 

[JRL1164]

Thats awesome, glad it has worked out for you! I don't know what I would do if I lost the ability, probably go stir crazy.

 

[PathfinderNC]

I’m so happy for you!!! It’s wonderful news. Now there are no excuses for missing LOL

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

WTG Eric! I had mine done 2014. Before cataract surgery I was wearing trifocals. Try focusing sights with those PITA!
I dug out my muzzleloaders and started shootin again.
Larry

 

[garypl]

People don't realize how much better you can see once the cataracts are removed. My opthamalogist calls it "white page effect" - you have one eye done ata time - when one eye is done and you look at a piece of white paper one eye at a time, you realize how bad your eyes were before cataract surgery! I could hardly believe how white and bright the paper looked without the cataracts! Congratulations on successful procedure - things will normally change a bit for 4-6 months afterward.

 

[springfield art]

This may seem trivial but I am so excited I am on cloud nine!

I have built 5 flintlock and 2 percussion rifles; I don't know how well they will shoot because I have never been able to see the sights well enough to align them properly. I have killed plenty of deer with these rifles and shotguns but had to use a peep sight, fiber optics and a white painted front sight to get on target, even then it was bit of a guess.

I had cataract surgery on both eyes, I had the right eye done yesterday and had to check today to see if I could finally see the sights on my rifles. I CAN!

The pictures are my best representation of what I saw before my surgery and after.

Before surgery;

After surgery;

I was amazed at the improvement after my surgery a few years back. Good for you!

 

[deermanok]

Great news.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Excellent! You deserve it!

 

[Trapper Scott]

This may seem trivial but I am so excited I am on cloud nine!

I have built 5 flintlock and 2 percussion rifles; I don't know how well they will shoot because I have never been able to see the sights well enough to align them properly. I have killed plenty of deer with these rifles and shotguns but had to use a peep sight, fiber optics and a white painted front sight to get on target, even then it was bit of a guess.

I had cataract surgery on both eyes, I had the right eye done yesterday and had to check today to see if I could finally see the sights on my rifles. I CAN!

The pictures are my best representation of what I saw before my surgery and after.

Before surgery;

After surgery;

I have the same problem with cataracts.

 

[Polecat_Tom]

Good deal. Not being able to see the sites suck. I remember when I was in my 20s being able to cut playing cards in half. I would need to place the whole deck out there now in order to see the card.

 

[garypl]

Good deal. Not being able to see the sites suck. I remember when I was in my 20s being able to cut playing cards in half. I would need to place the whole deck out there now in order to see the card.

I just went to the eyedoctor for new glasses for shooting. Told him I wanted to see the front sight of my handguns and rifles clearly. He said I was 72 years old and I wanted the eyes of a 30 year old! I said yep, that would be nice! Ended up getting progressive lenses that do allow me to see handgun sights clearly, but everything else is kind of a blur - I guess I won't complain!

 

[oldwood]

Eric........You're an old gun builder guy , put one of those "old timie" bent metal peep sights , on the tang of your long rifle. I did that and , it was a miracle. I can see the sights and the target. Amazing , at 75 yrs. old. Those deer best beware , my freezer needs two this year,,,,,,,oldwood

 

[Grenadier1758]

Glad to hear that @Eric Krewson's cataract replacement surgery is going so well. I did the cataract surgery about 2 years ago. Vision greatly improved. This is one elective surgery that is worth getting done.

 

[deerstalkert]

fantastic Eric! i had one done about 4 years ago. made me wonder where all the smoke i had been looking through at things suddenly went.

 

[Stykbow]

Happy for you, Eric.

 

[R Ellis]

Thats great news I hope to be able to say the same soon as I will have my right eye done Wednesday and left a month later I can't wait for a world in focus

 

[Brokennock]

This may seem trivial but I am so excited I am on cloud nine!

I have built 5 flintlock and 2 percussion rifles; I don't know how well they will shoot because I have never been able to see the sights well enough to align them properly. I have killed plenty of deer with these rifles and shotguns but had to use a peep sight, fiber optics and a white painted front sight to get on target, even then it was bit of a guess.

I had cataract surgery on both eyes, I had the right eye done yesterday and had to check today to see if I could finally see the sights on my rifles. I CAN!

The pictures are my best representation of what I saw before my surgery and after.

Before surgery;

After surgery;

Happy for you Eric. I bet it helps you shooting those selfbows too.

 

[Jaeger]

This may seem trivial but I am so excited I am on cloud nine!

I have built 5 flintlock and 2 percussion rifles; I don't know how well they will shoot because I have never been able to see the sights well enough to align them properly. I have killed plenty of deer with these rifles and shotguns but had to use a peep sight, fiber optics and a white painted front sight to get on target, even then it was bit of a guess.

I had cataract surgery on both eyes, I had the right eye done yesterday and had to check today to see if I could finally see the sights on my rifles. I CAN!

The pictures are my best representation of what I saw before my surgery and after.

Before surgery;

After surgery;

Cataract surgery was a miracle for me, too. I wore glasses from the time I was 12 years old until I was 65! I had to become an old man first before I could ditch the glasses......hahahaha

 

[HighUintas]

Congratulations @Eric Krewson !! I'm currently dealing with very serious vision threatening eye health issues, at 35. I like seeing people being able to see again!!

Now that you can see again, can I convince you to make me a bow?

 

[SwanShot]

Cataract surgery was a miracle for me, too. I wore glasses from the time I was 12 years old until I was 65! I had to become an old man first before I could ditch the glasses......hahahaha

Yep. Me too. My scores improved no end.