Another cataract surgery question - Page 2

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

I had a Multi-focal iol put into my left eye, and a Mono-focal iol, in my right eye. After wearing both bi-focals and tri-focals for over 25 years, I was told by my surgeon that I would no longer need to wear glasses, for distance or for reading.

He was right. I can see all distances, from arms length to street signs in the distance, and also some very small font sizes on things like ingredients and prescription meds. I chose to pay the "out-of-pocket" for the Multi-focal iol, because I preferred not to need to always have glasses with me, and in the long run, save getting new prescription lenses every couple of years.

To this point after my surgeries, that "out-of-pocket" has been more than recovered, and then some, by not needing any kind of correction lenses to be able to see just fine. I would make that same choice were I to do it again.

hckynut(john)

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

@hckynut: If your choice of lenses would have worked with my prognosis I would have done the same as you. Unfortunately, I may still need readers -- thank God for Zenni! I'm looking forward to my surgery.

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@patbz,

I only put my choice on this post for information for others, who in the future, may look into this when they need cataract surgery. Everyone is different, but I feel the more knowledge one has prior to "decision time", the better. The old proverb(?) " Knowledge is Power" applies.

I hope all works out with your plans as well as mine have. Best to you,

hckynut(john)

webbgarner1 · ‎06-13-2017

I hear you. I wanted to get the more advanced multifocal implants as well, but my surgeon did not recomend i go that route due to other eye conditions I have. I just ordered a pair of glasses and sunglasses today for a total cost of $600.

BeccaLou · ‎02-09-2016

@patbzwrote:
I will be scheduled for my first cataract surgery in about one month and have a question(that I don't think has been answered). I wear progressives and understand I will still need to wear glasses sometime s even post surgery. Will they know what my post surgery script will be before surgery? I am thinking of buying 2 pair of frames only from Zenni now so I have them prior to surgery and having them fitted with left corrected lens in one (along with my current script in other eye) and second pair fitted with both revised scripts. If I buy them at Zenni, it's less than $10 pr. I would get lenses done locally to make it as fast as possible. How do others handle this?

Becca Lou wrote : No, so be patient and it takes time to see where your vision was at be fore the cataracts. Also the healing. That way you won't have buyers regret. Just try store readers for a while.

BeccaLou · ‎02-09-2016

@patbzwrote:
Just got back from my eye appointment and surgery scheduled for April 2 and second eye 2 weeks later. I'm going with distance correction plus readers or whatever. The surgeon said they could pop a contact on my uncorrected eye until second surgery and the best news is I will need no drops!!! DH said I over think things and this is another example.

Becca Lou Wrote : Yes, try not stress over it, it will not be good to do this. I've heard nothing but good things after surgery. I'll Be praying for YOU !!! Also if you do wonder or have concerns please ask as many questions to the eye care facility, that is why they are there. Others can scare you with their stories sometimes. And make a list of questions to take with you. Get your money's worth with them to aswer you questions..Special Hugs !!

highmaintenancejan · ‎03-09-2010

@highmaintenancejanwrote:
I think we all overthink things!! But, I was told you couldn't wear contacts 4 weeks before your surgeries!!??? SO HOW CAN THEY "POP" A CONTACT INTO YOUR UNCORRECTED EYE?????

I'm not understanding this???

sophiamarie · ‎08-08-2013

I don't know anything about contact lenses but are you sure you don't need drops after your surgery?

If I remember correctly, I used anti-bacterial drops for about a week after my surgery and then anti-inflammatory drops for at least another 2-3 weeks after that. You surely don't want an infection after cataract surgery.

Please make sure you heard the doctor correctly and I would like to know why you would "not" need drops if he says you don't.

TIA and please keep us informed as to your progress.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

The Ophamologist said there would be no need for drops as he is giving me an antibiotic shot (which replaces drops). He further said that he has had over five hundred patients who have been done this way and one who insisted on the drops. The downside is that with this method there are some floaters during healing. I heard him correctly, we had a discussion about this change in methodology.