My ophthalmologist tells me that as soon as my cataracts “ripen”, I will be eligible for this implant.
Very much looking forward to it.
Great info!
One technique used today is to use different lenses in each eye. One may focus better at long distance while the other focuses better at short distances. The brain adapts and combines the two. I met someone last month who has 20/20 vision with this technique and doesn’t need reading glasses.
The reason your eyes get bad as you age is God’s way of keeping marriages strong.
I had replacements and can see near and far. However, my middle range vision is slightly blurry. Also I have halos around round lights at night.
I wonder if a person with artificial can get the corrected lens when they are approved?
Good idea, but has it’s flaws.
“The lenses are made of plastic and should never need to be replaced.”
-Until the patient’s eyes worsen. Then you’re stuck. I had a similar procedure done when I was 45. The Dr. assured me I’d never have to worry about glasses again. I’m 50 now and my eyes have continued to worsen, naturally.
But at $2k-$4k an eye, I can’t afford to have this re-done. It’s back to glasses for me now.
Oh yeah, I just can’t seem to get an appointment with the surgeon who sold me this deal anymore. They’re ALWAYS booked up... What a scam.
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.
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
According to the article, the lenses cost 3900 Pounds per eye. That is around $6100. Wonder if nobamacare will cover this?
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