Correcting Vision With Intraocular Lens Implant
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Cataract Surgery In Florida wants you to be able to see after your cataract surgery without glasses. Now there are foldable intraocular lens implants that are used at Cataract Surgeons in Florida for the best way to restore clear vision after removal of your cataracts. Bifocal glasses are usually prescribed after cataract surgery to correct for minor problems such as astigmatism. Now, new advancements in ocular lens design may eliminate the need for any kind of eye wear after surgery. A multifocal lens uses a design that provides vision in a range of distances from far to near. A toric lens corrects astigmatism. Your Cataract Surgeon will discuss these options with you if you are a good candidate for either lens.
Choosing the right Intraocular Lens After the natural lens is removed during cataract surgery is important. They are often replaced by an artificial lens, called an Intraocular lens (IOL). The IOL is a plastic clear lens that requires no care and becomes a permanent part of the eye. There are currently several types of implantable contact lenses available to cataract patients undergoing Cataract Surgery In Florida.
Monofocal Lens
The monofocal intraocular lens will correct a cataract patient’s distant or near vision depending on the power of the implant. The recommendation is to select an implant that will improve the patient’s distance vision completely so that after the cataract surgery, reading glasses are the only thing required.
If your Cataract Surgeon In Florida doctor decides that a monofocal lens is the best vision correction for you then your ophthalmologist can implant different powered IOLs in the eye during your cataract surgery, this procedure is called “monovision”. Monovision can be achieved with contact lenses, refractive surgery or intraocular lens.
Multifocal Lens
Getting a premium Multifocal Lens Implant the patient’s distance and reading vision could be corrected to make them less dependent on reading glasses. After a refractive vision consultation with your Cataract Surgeon In Florida your physician will discuss the options and types of implants so that you can make an informed decision for the best vision correction for your eyes and lifestyle.
So you can select a traditional monofocal lens implant or a Premium Lens Implant:
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I just wanted to share with you why I have lost respect for ophthalmologists. After certain questions were asked of me and my eyes examined, I was shown a video which is in reality a promotional video for ReZoom/ReStor. Then the physician recommended ReZoom/ReStor. Monofocal lenses were not discussed. In some practices, they are mentioned but in a negative manner. After the recommendion I was led to the scheduling desk. But I delayed surgery for one month while I researched and talked to both monofocal and multifocal patients. I insisted upon monofocal, and I love these lenses–I have great distance and even intermediate vision. I urge you to read the June 2007 Cataract & Refractive Surgery where Dr. David Koch discusses the explants he has performed, plus his observation of macular degneration speed-up in multifocal patients. (He performs both monofocal and multifocal implants). Thanks for listening. Vivian
I wish I had been smart enough to seek a second opinion before I allowed my (highly-recommended) ophthamologist to talk me into a ReZoom lens in the eye which had had a retinal tear. The ReZoom does not work for me and is marginally correctible with glasses; my distance vision is not good enough in that eye for driving and I cannot see to read except with serious reading glasses. The ophth tried to correct with laser and CK radiowave procedures but they weren’t successful. Although I haven’t lost all vision in that eye, it is depressing not to be able to see with both eyes.
Elaine,
I’m sorry for your experience that you had. Thankyou for sharing with us your opinion about ReZoom Lens. Maybe this will help someone else make the right decision about their Cataract Ophtamologist.
I am considering having premium Intraocular Lens implant for near and distant vision. I would like to hear from more people who have success or failure with the implant, before I pay the money for this procedure.
I have had ReZoom lenses for 18 months with poor results. I am exploring explanting. The mfg. clearly admits that they don’t work for everyone, but they kinda gloss over vision deficiencies. After all, it’s a relative thing. They also say, “vision will improve over time.” Not for me. I have severe night halos and bad ghosting Be careful.
I am 74 years old. My dr recommends AcrySofIq Restor lens after my cataracts are removed. This is for both near and far vision. Would like an opinion on someone who has had this procedure
In July of 2008 I had AcrySloflq ReSTOR lens implants. It has been a terrible disappointment. I too watched the video which I now realize is a promotion for Alcon and was convinced. My opthalmologist insisted that it was a success so I have done my best to adjust. After much adjustment and being sure I am under bright light and have the reading material at just the right distance, I can read without glasses. However, no one explained to me that your mid vision is gone. I cannot read price labels unless they are at a certain distance, even with corrective lens. For me, it has been a very expensive and depressing procedure and I would never recommend it to anybody.
I had cataract surgery in Oct. 2007. When the Opthamalagist had me in the chair, he approached me about having implants instead of regular lens SO I wouldn’t have to wear glasses. The lens only cost $4600!!
Well, I paid him, the implants were failures. I told him I was having problems with vision and he wss smart enough to acknowledge that I might have to use reading glasses.
I informed him(he had been my doctor for years) that I had insurance that would pay for glasses. He informed me if I needed glasses I could go to the “$Store” and and get me some. I have so many problems with my eyes and need to wear glasses at all times and those can’t be purchased at a $ Store.
I have several friends who have had the same problems. Needless to say, we spread the word!!
I hope he loses patients because he is not completely honest.
Thanks for the comments, these opinions can help someone make the right decision.