Topic Doesn't Fit the Board

Is it inappropriate or against the rules to make a post about cataracts? I don't see any topic into which it fits.

Wow, Genetic. Thank you for the clear and informative reply. I have surgery scheduled for March 9th. I'm optimistic and hoping that my vision from the affected eye will drastically improve.

I had my cataract surgery yesterday. Today, my vision is perfect in that eye. It truly is an amazing procedure; I had and have no pain at all! One thing I thought was strange was that while I was given an anesthetic, I remained very awake throughout the entire operation. Fortunately, the cataract had blurred my vision in the bad eye so much that I could barely see anything coming at it.

Now that my right eye has been fixed, I suddenly realize that the vision in my left eye isn't as perfect as I had thought it was. I'm probably going to call tomorrow to schedule the surgery for that eye as well.

Oh, and I no longer have need for glasses. The implanted lens has corrected my far vision. Reading still requires magnifying glasses.

Finally, I have a question. This morning I noticed that my forehead, bridge of nose and cheekbones under both eyes are exuding oil or grease. I'm not sure if it is in reaction to the eye drops I am taking four times a day, or, perhaps, the tape I am using to secure the plastic bubble guard while I sleep. Has anyone any knowledge about this? I haven't had oily skin since my teenage days.

Thank you for your concerns and replies. I'm thinking you may be right, Genetic. One of the drops I take 4 times a day is a corticosteroid. Since I'm already on 15mg of prednisone daily, the extra boost of the drops in my eye may be causing extra glandular activity. Eh, it is just a guess. The opthamologist seemed to think it might be a reaction to the tape. For now, I'll live with a shiny forehead and nose.