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Lens after Cataract surgery

Just Me Too — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:10:22 GMT

After your surgery did you get the lens so you can see far, near and arms length? If you did, how to you like them? I think I have settled on these but would like to hear from more people and their experience. thanks

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Gogos — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:13:59 GMT

They didn't have that option when I had my surgery. I had the choice of one eye distance and one eye for reading. I thought both would be distance but the doctor for second surgery didn't ask me and made on close. Ended up good. I'd like to see a pic of the triple strength if you have one.

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ciao_bella — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:17:11 GMT

I would also like some feedback on this subject as I was recently told I have a cataract in one eye.

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game-on — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:47:51 GMT

I don't remember my choices; however, I developed scar tissue after my first cataract surgery.... so you might want to ask your dr. about this. I had to have laser surgery to remove the scar tissue 6 mo. after I had the first surgery.

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adoreqvc — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 03:55:50 GMT

Hi Just Me Too,

With all due respect this is the Kitchen & Food Talk category, and not the best place to get replies for this eye topic.

My opinion is if you and everyone else on your thread wish to receive more replies and advice participation on your topic above, you will get more hits if you post your topic in the correct category, which would be under Health & Fitness.........and Good Luck!

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MissMadi — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 05:42:27 GMT

I had cataracts removed in both eyes last May. I chose to have the implant lens so I could see close. I was sick and tired of always wearing cheaters for everything I had to do so I chose "close". I love the fact I don't have to depend on glasses when I am on the computer. However, I did get glasses for driving (to see distance). I also wear them when I am watching TV. I don't have to but they make the picture exceptionally clear.

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flbettyboop — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:28:28 GMT

I actually learned something from this post about surgery, which I will eventually have to have. I would never look in health and fitness. So a blooper on someones part, may benefit lots.

Boop

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Winkk — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:34:29 GMT

I had cataract surgery about 10 years ago when I has 61. If I remember correctly, I had a choice of whether I wanted lenses to see distance or close. I chose distance and it was the best thing I ever did. I don't need glasses for everyday and when I read I use cheap magnifiers. Also, I don't need prescription sunglasses, which is really nice.

Good luck, I'm sure you will be happy with your decision.

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Winkk — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:37:23 GMT

On 3/27/2015 flbettyboop said:
I actually learned something from this post about surgery, which I will eventually have to have. I would never look in health and fitness. So a blooper on someones part, may benefit lots.

Boop

Just an FYI, you should check out the Health and Fitness thread once in a while. I've gotten a lot of very helpful information from the ladies there.

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flbettyboop — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:42:16 GMT

On 3/27/2015 Wink said:
I had cataract surgery about 10 years ago when I has 61. If I remember correctly, I had a choice of whether I wanted lenses to see distance or close. I chose distance and it was the best thing I ever did. I don't need glasses for everyday and when I read I use cheap magnifiers. Also, I don't need prescription sunglasses, which is really nice.

Good luck, I'm sure you will be happy with your decision.

Thanks for the comment. Makes sense to me. LOL

Boop

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BLH — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:51:47 GMT

Are you talking about the lens implant? If you are some insurances only pay for the distance implant lens. You have to pay extra for monocular etc. If you are talking about lenses for your glasses after surgery. You most likely will have a distance Rx and a near Rx also.

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pdlinda — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:02:38 GMT

I had cataract surgery 3 years ago and chose to have tri-focal implants put in afterward. I don't need eyeglasses for anything and, although the implants were not covered by my insurance it was the best financial investment I ever made in myself!!

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Just Me Too — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:32:28 GMT

Thanks everyone. Pdlinda thank you for your reply this is exactly what I am trying to find out about. I am willing to pay extra if they work. The doctor said some people have a problem with a halo to lights. I am trying to find out from people using this type of lens if they experience a big problem with them. Right now I have progressive glasses so I need help seeing everything. I am excited about not having to wear glasses for anything if the lens don't create other problems.

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pdlinda — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:47:53 GMT

Sure...happy to give you benefit of my experience.

To be clear, if I drive at night, there is a halo effect; however, it's not so severe that it is unsafe!!

I had an excellent surgeon here in Phoenix who performed thousands and thousands of these procedures. Each eye took 7 mins to complete. I go back every year for an examination and strictly followed the post-op instructions.

I also use dry eye drops at my doctor's advice to keep my eyes healthy and also use anti-bacterial wipes for my eyelids each day to avoid any infections. Really...I am extremely happy with this surgery. Good Luck!!

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Puppy Lips — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:50:11 GMT

This has to be one of the benefits of getting older. I have been wearing glasses for distance since the 2nd grade. I moved to contacts in High School. I have an extremely strong prescription. Now, of course, I use reading glasses over my contacts. I do have the beginnings of cataracts. I am looking forward to some day being able to see clearly with no glasses at all.

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gkelly — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 09:06:58 GMT

Thanks for all the info from these helpful posters! Goes to show that you never know what will turn up or learn here on the Kitchen Forums!!