Well guys it is Day +1 after my op. They managed to get me in a week earlier than originally booked.

BRIGHT Bright bright everything's bright!

All went very well, though apparently it took 50% longer than normal as I apparently have a smaller pupil than normal (who knew) and they kept having to add dilator drops and insert a bigger access ring to gain better access to the cloudy lens. Plus my lens was quite a bit thicker than normal.

The registrar did all the work via the multi-headed microscope with the consultant on one of the other eye pieces. Being awake I heard it all and the consultant came across as an excellent teacher and the registrar as an excellent student.

A bit scary when they inserted the original anaesthetic needle into the eye area as I saw it coming. But the good/great part was when the new IOL unfurled and I could distinctly see each individual theatre ceiling lights - wow.

Point of interest was that every time they pressed on my eyeball I could hear my heart rate go up. So yes, post op eye pressure is a worry and I was told no bending head down or strenuous exercise. For me that's the gym, aquarobics and certain Tai Chi moves. Also no gardening (bending and soil microbes).

I was very impressed with all the nursing staff. I had a 24 hr post-op phone call this afternoon and in 4 weeks a face to face consult.

In 4-6 weeks my normal optometrist for new glasses.