I am 75 years old and the sharpness of my eyesight has been slowly deteriorating. As with so many people, I was told I needed cataract surgery on both eyes. My ophthalmologist said to tell her when I thought would be a good time. With the pandemic and the consequential reduction in lawn bowls activities, I said I was ready. In this last month, I have had both operations. The second eye was done just over a week ago.
Today I went to James Gardens LBC which has an outdoor carpet that keeps it playable. The temperature was 12℃ and the sun was unobstructed. I wore a jacket, but I perspired. My vision in both eyes is now 15/20 ( that is better than 20/20). Everything is brighter and sharper but the most noticeable effect is on my estimation of distance. I practiced playing a game of ‘jacks wild’ alternately delivering two different colored sets of my bowls. My weight control seems noticeably improved.
Bowlers— if you need a cataract operation get it now— practicing while you can’t see properly is a waste of your time and a personal frustration!
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