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Cataracts

Oh! They have bifocal implants? Who knew? I wondered why you needed to talk about glasses before the procedure.

I didn't get that choice. Never heard of it.
That's the one I listed as Multifocal. They're all free so I just have to decide. I'll talk to the Doc about it but I'm hoping someone here has them and can share their experience.
 
The docs think that I may need cataract surgery. They say “ it’s only a small incision in your eye!” There is no such thing as a “small incision” in my eye! Have any of the senior members here had this procedure performed? It is said to be “outpatient surgery.” What can I expect?

My father had it done last year. Due to having chronic low blood pressure, he did it with no anesthetic, much to the surprise and horror of the doctors. He was fine.
 
@bongsaway @Rexedgar @SayMyName @grip Since y'all know about this I have a question.

I have to get both eyes done and on Wednesday I need to pick lenses.

The choices:
Standard Monofocal IOL.
(Focused for distant or near).
Advanced Monofocal IOL. (Focused for distant or near).
Multifocal IOL

Did you go with Monofocal and if so did you go with distant or near focus?

Did any of you chose Multifocal?
I opted for the upgraded lens. The “better” lens was supposed to address astigmatism, as well. t’s not like the refraction process, where you just slap another lens in the view. This isn’t the area to go economical, in my opinion.
 
I opted for the upgraded lens. The “better” lens was supposed to address astigmatism, as well. t’s not like the refraction process, where you just slap another lens in the view. This isn’t the area to go economical, in my opinion.
Did you go upgraded Monofocal distant or close? Or Multifocal?
 
Did you go upgraded Monofocal distant or close? Or Multifocal?
It’s been a little while, let me see if I can find the records. Not sure if my endorsement or lack of should affect your decision. My left eye was the weaker one and the lens was an improvement for only a few days.
 
@bongsaway @Rexedgar @SayMyName @grip Since y'all know about this I have a question.

I have to get both eyes done and on Wednesday I need to pick lenses.

The choices:
Standard Monofocal IOL.
(Focused for distant or near).
Advanced Monofocal IOL. (Focused for distant or near).
Multifocal IOL

Did you go with Monofocal and if so did you go with distant or near focus?

Did any of you chose Multifocal?
I went with distance because reading glasses are cheap. I had my eyes done several years ago and I can still see better than I ever did even with two operations for a detached retina.
 
Yeah, my dad wear his sunglasses a lot, even indoors...but he has blue eyes, I think that has something to do with it, because my step-mom's eyes are brown and she didn't have the sensitivity problem like he does...
I have hazel eyes.
 
Update: had the left eye done shortly after the OP. It was a bit daunting, but the anticipation was worse. The left is my weaker eye, so I went with that one first. Long story/short. I had better vision in that eye for about two days and then the vision returned to about what it was before surgery. I followed the drop regimen and had a couple of follow up visits. Ten months later, things haven’t changed except for the pandemic. The only difference is that colors are brighter. The procedure has been likened to cleaning foggy auto headlamps. Not sure how I am going to go forward with the right eye. They even uphold me to the super duper lens.
That is not usual at all. I would have it checked, your vision should be crystal clear.
 
I went with distance because reading glasses are cheap. I had my eyes done several years ago and I can still see better than I ever did even with two operations for a detached retina.
Was the retina detachment a result of the operation?
 
That is not usual at all. I would have it checked, your vision should be crystal clear.
That's what my Doc told me. Expect better and clear vision, permanently. Still might need glasses but it will be better than what I experience now.
 
Was the retina detachment a result of the operation?
No, not at all. Both of my eyes had finally healed and my vision was great and the within four days or so I could barely see anything but a little light out of my left eye, retina was detaching.
 
I've read a lot about the procedure but I refuse to watch any videos. It's just better that way 😁
 
That is not usual at all. I would have it checked, your vision should be crystal clear.
I have and it still isn’t right. I have been to every eye outlet in my geographical area. It’s like having a car problem and all the mechanic have a different problem/solution.

I've read a lot about the procedure but I refuse to watch any videos. It's just better that way 😁

I was the same with total hip replacement, had both done and still won’t even think about watching the “how it’s done” video.
 
@bongsaway @Rexedgar @SayMyName @grip Since y'all know about this I have a question.

I have to get both eyes done and on Wednesday I need to pick lenses.

The choices:
Standard Monofocal IOL.
(Focused for distant or near).
Advanced Monofocal IOL. (Focused for distant or near).
Multifocal IOL

Did you go with Monofocal and if so did you go with distant or near focus?

Did any of you chose Multifocal?
Looking back, I wish I had done the bifocal. They offered, and I said I did not want to mess up my reading ability, which was a mistake, I started needing glasses to read anyway. God. Regrets. But, yeah, only Monofocal to maintain farsightedness. Could kick myself now.
 
Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge.

I just had my eyeballs measured and it turns out the laser machines determine the type of lens I need.

I'm getting Advanced Monofocal IOL and the Doc will let me know next appointment whether they will be adjusted for near or distant focus.

First surgery is March 6th 👀
 
@bongsaway @Rexedgar @SayMyName @grip Since y'all know about this I have a question.

I have to get both eyes done and on Wednesday I need to pick lenses.

The choices:
Standard Monofocal IOL.
(Focused for distant or near).
Advanced Monofocal IOL. (Focused for distant or near).
Multifocal IOL

Did you go with Monofocal and if so did you go with distant or near focus?

Did any of you chose Multifocal?
I haven't done mine yet, but I was in the Optical business for 25 yrs. The Advanced Monofocal relies on using one eye for distance vision and the other for near. It takes the brain a little while to adjust, and you lose some depth perception, since it takes two eyes to create true depth. And if you ever lose sight in the eye used for distance vision, it leaves you essentially with only near vision and the need for glasses to correct. Though this scenario is rare. This procedure, like the Multifocal IOL, eliminates the need for any eyeglasses.

The Multifocal works by providing distance correction by looking straight ahead or up, then when you look down and up close, it allows for close up vision for reading and other near viewing. The problem at first is similar to adjusting to Progressive lenses in eyeglasses, where your brain makes the head adjustments automatically to see at the proper angle. Also, like multifocal eyeglass lenses, you have more limited moving, viewing range for near and far.

I, personally, will opt for the Standard Monofocal for distance correction and just use reading glasses for up close vision. I only need one eye done and don't mind using readers. The Multifocal and Advanced Monofocal have more inherent risks and adjustment time involved.
 
I haven't done mine yet, but I was in the Optical business for 25 yrs. The Advanced Monofocal relies on using one eye for distance vision and the other for near. It takes the brain a little while to adjust, and you lose some depth perception, since it takes two eyes to create true depth. And if you ever lose sight in the eye used for distance vision, it leaves you essentially with only near vision and the need for glasses to correct. Though this scenario is rare. This procedure, like the Multifocal IOL, eliminates the need for any eyeglasses.

The Multifocal works by providing distance correction by looking straight ahead or up, then when you look down and up close, it allows for close up vision for reading and other near viewing. The problem at first is similar to adjusting to Progressive lenses in eyeglasses, where your brain makes the head adjustments automatically to see at the proper angle. Also, like multifocal eyeglass lenses, you have more limited moving, viewing range for near and far.

I, personally, will opt for the Standard Monofocal for distance correction and just use reading glasses for up close vision. I only need one eye done and don't mind using readers. The Multifocal and Advanced Monofocal have more inherent risks and adjustment time involved.
That's very helpful information. I didn't know That's how Advanced Monofocal worked.

My current vision is good for distance but readers for close. I can live with that going forward.
 
I haven't done mine yet, but I was in the Optical business for 25 yrs. The Advanced Monofocal relies on using one eye for distance vision and the other for near. It takes the brain a little while to adjust, and you lose some depth perception, since it takes two eyes to create true depth. And if you ever lose sight in the eye used for distance vision, it leaves you essentially with only near vision and the need for glasses to correct. Though this scenario is rare. This procedure, like the Multifocal IOL, eliminates the need for any eyeglasses.

The Multifocal works by providing distance correction by looking straight ahead or up, then when you look down and up close, it allows for close up vision for reading and other near viewing. The problem at first is similar to adjusting to Progressive lenses in eyeglasses, where your brain makes the head adjustments automatically to see at the proper angle. Also, like multifocal eyeglass lenses, you have more limited moving, viewing range for near and far.

I, personally, will opt for the Standard Monofocal for distance correction and just use reading glasses for up close vision. I only need one eye done and don't mind using readers. The Multifocal and Advanced Monofocal have more inherent risks and adjustment time involved.

I am starting to get cataracts, but they need to be much worse before surgery. I had Lasik many many years ago, and they did mono vision - one eye for close and one for far. I had zero trouble adjusting (they said that my eyes were basically mono vision at that point, anyway). So you think the Advanced Monofocal would be right for me? Or would the Presbyopia-correcting be better?

I'm jealous @Allan.
 
I am starting to get cataracts, but they need to be much worse before surgery. I had Lasik many many years ago, and they did mono vision - one eye for close and one for far. I had zero trouble adjusting (they said that my eyes were basically mono vision at that point, anyway). So you think the Advanced Monofocal would be right for me? Or would the Presbyopia-correcting be better?

I'm jealous @Allan.
Since you're already used to using one eye for distance and one for up close, you might prefer or be a better candidate for the Advanced Monofocal. I don't know the success rate for the Presbyopia correcting Multifocal, but it would be something to discuss with your eye doctor or surgeon.
 
Since you're already used to using one eye for distance and one for up close, you might prefer or be a better candidate for the Advanced Monofocal. I don't know the success rate for the Presbyopia correcting Multifocal, but it would be something to discuss with your eye doctor or surgeon.

Thanks. I've been hearing such good things from people who have recently had cataract surgery that I'll be glad when I can have it done.
 
Thanks. I've been hearing such good things from people who have recently had cataract surgery that I'll be glad when I can have it done.
I was talking to a neighbour this morning who had both eyes done 15 years ago. "Piece of cake" is how she described the procedure.

It took about 20 minutes per eye and she said you don't feel a thing. She opted for distance focus and wears readers. The results are still good today.
 
I was talking to a neighbour this morning who had both eyes done 15 years ago. "Piece of cake" is how she described the procedure.

It took about 20 minutes per eye and she said you don't feel a thing. She opted for distance focus and wears readers. The results are still good today.

Good to know. 15 years is longer than I plan on living, so I should be good. ;)
 
My surgery is today at 1:00 on my left eye.

Doc is putting in an advanced lense for distance so I may need glasses to read. That's what I've been living with for about 30 years so I'm fine with it.

I'll let you know how it goes. 👁
 
My surgery is today at 1:00 on my left eye.

Doc is putting in an advanced lense for distance so I may need glasses to read. That's what I've been living with for about 30 years so I'm fine with it.

I'll let you know how it goes. 👁

Good luck, but I'm sure you'll be fine.
 
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