Comments on: Correcting Vision With Intraocular Lens Implant

By: daniel

daniel — Sat, 15 May 2010 18:16:26 +0000

Thanks for the comments, these opinions can help someone make the right decision.

By: JG, Kingsport, TN

JG, Kingsport, TN — Sat, 15 May 2010 17:06:46 +0000

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.

By: Betty Alford

Betty Alford — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:29:11 +0000

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.

By: Joan Schoenleber

Joan Schoenleber — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:27:49 +0000

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

By: dan williams

dan williams — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:29:27 +0000

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.

By: Barbara Sills

Barbara Sills — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:44:08 +0000

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.

By: admin

admin — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:08:45 +0000

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.

By: Elaine Warner

Elaine Warner — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:21:05 +0000

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.

By: vivian mower

vivian mower — Mon, 19 May 2008 01:43:20 +0000

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