Posted on 12/22/2014 4:06:33 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
I am astygmatic. I was advised not to get the lens said to correct the problem because they are not really all that good.
My vision in one eye has deteriorated to the point the new lense is no longer effective. My other eye is ok and much improved after the cataract surgery.
It took longer to go through the pre surgery medical history and other paper work than it did to remove the cataract.
Most ophthalmologists will now advise that they don't need to ripen....I was also under that impression (one eye was pretty fuzzy, and the other had the beginnings of cataract formation), but he proceeded; once the new lens is in, you're set for life.
Fair warning: the surgery to do this would not be substantially different from lens replacement cataract surgery. It does have a substantial, if not overwhelming incidence of problems, in the rare instance, even blindness.
So the bottom line is that, if you are older and need reading glasses, use reading glasses. Surgery is only for when your vision becomes intolerable, which is subjective.
Wifey and I have had all our eyes done for cataracts within the past two years....it's interesting how different the surgery centers can be.
Where I had both eyes done, and one of hers, the procedures were done in street clothes with only booties over the shoes and the inevitable "party hat" - and the surgery was done in what amounted to a dentist chair.
For whatever reason, the surgeon did wifey's other eye at another facility where it was full-on nekkid with that silly smock, a surgical bed, and post-op bed.
I have had a cataract for 30+ years (injury)..was told by an opthamalogist to wait as long as possible for surgery. ..because technology would get better...maybe NOW is the time
It is, I have two multi-focal lens. One done about 5 years ago and on done this past November and the new multi-focal lens are a godsend compared to the older lens of years ago.
I only need reading glasses for very, very small stuff. My only complaint is the halo effect at night time. On coming cars headlights have halos that are irritating.
But I have no real complaints, can see wonderfully and that is coming from a guy that had 20/10 until I was about 40.
According to the article, the lenses cost 3900 Pounds per eye. That is around $6100. Wonder if nobamacare will cover this?
I’m in a national single-payer system.
Thank you very much for posting this article.
Had the same thing done. I think it was Crystal-lense. Worked real good for about 2+ years. Used “1” readers for books. Now beginning a bit of non-major issues a bit similar to cataracts which the Dr. says is related to dry eyes, not clouding capsule.
Hope they approve the new insert lens. I’d do it.
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