Cataract Lenses Type - goin in soon

[sandyut]

Since I maxed out my annual OOP, its come time to get my eyes fixed - cataract surgery.

I am leaning towards throwing down for the adjustable ones. They mess with them like 3 times, then set them. so you start at the best place you can. but they are very expensive. Anyone got these?

Any other feedback on the surgery is greatly appreciated.

 

[1MoreFord]

Never heard of 'em.
Here for the info.

 

[johnnyb54]

I had cataract surgery on both eyes 2 years ago. I opted for the Light Adjustable Lenses and couldn’t be happier. Having worn glasses all my life I was looking forward to the freedom that the LAL could possibly give me. My left eye is my dominant eye so that eye was adjusted for distance. The right eye was adjusted for reading. Like you mentioned after the lenses are installed you wait awhile for your eyes to heal. After your eyes are healed you go and have the lens’s tweaked. You can do this up to 3 times before the prescription is locked in. Now I have no problem seeing far or reading. This includes reading the small print on a prescription bottle. One word of caution after the surgery and before the lenses prescription is locked you must wear the UV glasses that they give you. Being out in the sunlight without these glasses can cause the lenses to become locked as UV light is what changes the prescription. Also keep in mind Medicare and most eye insurance does not cover the cost of this type of lens. When I had mine done it cost me $5K per eye but for me the 10k was worth every penny. I have no halos when driving at night unlike some of the upscale lenses that are available. There are a lot of videos on YouTube that explain the procedure. Good luck and if you have any questions shot a me PM.

 

[sandyut]

I had cataract surgery on both eyes 2 years ago. I opted for the Light Adjustable Lenses and couldn’t be happier. Having worn glasses all my life I was looking forward to the freedom that the LAL could possibly give me. My left eye is my dominant eye so that eye was adjusted for distance. The right eye was adjusted for reading. Like you mentioned after the lenses are installed you wait awhile for your eyes to heal. After your eyes are healed you go and have the lens’s tweaked. You can do this up to 3 times before the prescription is locked in. Now I have no problem seeing far or reading. This includes reading the small print on a prescription bottle. One word of caution after the surgery and before the lenses prescription is locked you must wear the UV glasses that they give you. Being out in the sunlight without these glasses can cause the lenses to become locked as UV light is what changes the prescription. Also keep in mind Medicare and most eye insurance does not cover the cost of this type of lens. When I had mine done it cost me $5K per eye but for me the 10k was worth every penny. I have no halos when driving at night unlike some of the upscale lenses that are available. There are a lot of videos on YouTube that explain the procedure. Good luck and if you have any questions shot a me PM.

This is very helpful and informative! I am on the fence about one for close up and one for far away...but the LAL is most likely the way Im gonna go.

 

[Winterrider]

Not sure which type my buddy/golf partner had for sure , but he can't see worth a shit since it was done. Wishes he wouldn't have had it now.

 

[sandyut]

Not sure which type my buddy/golf partner had for sure , but he can't see worth a shit since it was done. Wishes he wouldn't have had it now.

Dont hear that much. Do you know how long ago he had it done?

 

[JckDanls 07]

I've had both of mine done... Did the far away lenses.. Glasses make it better but I don't wear them... Didn't know about doing seperate lenses...

 

[JIMSMOKES]

Hmm eye doc been tellin me. Mines progressing and to let him know when I couldn't see good enough.
I didn't know that it could correct my vision.

 

[jcam222]

I got both eyes done when I was 50 /51. One I paid for the adjustable lens. Priceless to no longer need reading glasses and have corrected distance.

 

[pineywoods]

I got mine done a couple years ago Dr. said I'd be able to see distance again without classes with the lenses the insurance would pay for but if I wanted to get rid of reading glasses it would be about $8000 per eye that insurance wouldn't pay for. I decided that I can buy a lot of reading glasses for $16,000 other than reading I don't have any problems no halos while driving at night or any other problems.

 

[Winterrider]

Dont hear that much. Do you know how long ago he had it done?

Going on 4 weeks
And he does need cheaters for up close reading. I kiddingly tell him to get his money back.

 

[texomakid]

Had my eyes done a few years back. about a year apart from each proceed. First round was the normal lense and they talked me into having an adjusted lense the second eye. As they explained it to me, I'd have the best of both worlds. Could see a computer screen up close in one eye and distance in the other. Supposed no need for readers. If I could change it I would. I wish I had just gotten 2 of the normal lenses because I still use readers. Also still having issue with Gell in front of my lenses. Makes my vision blurry at times.

Don't get me wrong it's still an improvement from the cataracts. Thankful to have these procedures available to us.

 

[fxsales1959]

Since I maxed out my annual OOP, its come time to get my eyes fixed - cataract surgery.

I am leaning towards throwing down for the adjustable ones. They mess with them like 3 times, then set them. so you start at the best place you can. but they are very expensive. Anyone got these?

Any other feedback on the surgery is greatly appreciated.

They say 99.9% of these surgeries are successful. Mine got screwed up. I opted for the corrective lens (expensive but not bifocal).As you my know, you ill be awake during the surgery. about 1/2 way thru I heard the surgeon say "oh sh*t" go out and tell his wife he's going to back here (in surgery) longer than expected. To his day I don't know what happened, and they sure weren't up front bout it. I was supposed to come out with 20/20 and a bit of near-sightedness. I ended up having to see a retinal specialist weekly for about three months and taking steroid drops for the retinal swelling ( right eye only). End of story, my eyes ended up 20/40 so I'll never wear glasses again, except for computer work. I'm in no way trying to discourage you, as I'm tickled silly to be able to wear non-subscription Costa sunglasses again, and no contacts. Except the $4K, all in. left eye went beautifully and is 20/20. I'm simply saying that 'Sh*t" can happen. After all the issues I don't regret it.

 

[sandyut]

I got mine done a couple years ago Dr. said I'd be able to see distance again without classes with the lenses the insurance would pay for but if I wanted to get rid of reading glasses it would be about $8000 per eye that insurance wouldn't pay for. I decided that I can buy a lot of reading glasses for $16,000 other than reading I don't have any problems no halos while driving at night or any other problems.

I am still pretty conflicted as to which I want...I see the surgeon next week and will grill him on the options and costs. I have never used monovision glasses or contacts, so that worries me. Though my wife and a good friend do and dont seem to have issues.

I have used readers so long, im not sure I care if I need to keep using them. Distance is priority.

 

[JckDanls 07]

I have used readers so long, im not sure I care if I need to keep using them. Distance is priority.

Exactly... Why I went that exact route...

I don't use readers/cheaters ethier unless it's REALL FINE print....

 

[pineywoods]

I am still pretty conflicted as to which I want...I see the surgeon next week and will grill him on the options and costs. I have never used monovision glasses or contacts, so that worries me. Though my wife and a good friend do and dont seem to have issues.

I have used readers so long, im not sure I care if I need to keep using them. Distance is priority.

I had great vision for 50 something years then I started having trouble seeing things at distance then with fine print. I was prescribed corrective lenses and got bifocals to take of the fine print issues. I never could get used to the bifocals and ended up getting rid of them and just getting reading glasses and the prescription glasses. This went on for probably about 5 years with the prescription lenses and seemed each visit to the eye Doctor ended with new stronger prescription glasses. Finally on one visit they said I had cataracts and needed to go to a specialist I had never been told anything about cataracts before but the Doctor explained that they don't do anything with them until they get to a certain size they grow with time I was told. Went to the specialist and she gave me the different options and told me she was very sure I would not need glasses after the surgeries were done if I had the expensive version that insurance doesn't cover or need reading glasses if I went with the other type. She didn't push me to choose one option or the other, Had to have both eyes done and don't remember how long in between a few weeks I think. She was right and all I need at this point is the reading glasses. Told her I wish they had done the surgery years earlier when I first needed the glasses and again was told they don't operate until they go over a certain size. Sorry for the long post

 

[sandyut]

My vision has been quite bad my whole life, 25 years ago got Lasik, which was a miracle, but faded and cataracts arrived.

 

[Barefootdog]

Just had my eyes done within the past 2 months. Went with fixed single focus lens. Left eye set for distance (20/15 result). Right eye set for "mid distance". Mid distance gets the front sight of the pistol, computer work and most reading and writing. Close up very small print and micro/macro work takes cheaters but that's fine with me. I am really happy with the every day utility of this set up. Great to have the proper colors back and details on the moon and the night sky....Do it.

EDIT...I will add that for years this is the way I had my contacts set up...long distance and mid distance. Your brain gets used to it and does the math so to speak....but the clarity with the new lens implants is amazing....20/15 in the left eye...wow

 

[Dive Bar Casanova]

Interesting thread. Didn’t know about any of this.

 

[sandyut]

Just had my eyes done within the past 2 months. Went with fixed single focus lens. Left eye set for distance (20/15 result). Right eye set for "mid distance". Mid distance gets the front sight of the pistol, computer work and most reading and writing. Close up very small print and micro/macro work takes cheaters but that's fine with me. I am really happy with the every day utility of this set up. Great to have the proper colors back and details on the moon and the night sky....Do it.

EDIT...I will add that for years this is the way I had my contacts set up...long distance and mid distance. Your brain gets used to it and does the math so to speak....but the clarity with the new lens implants is amazing....20/15 in the left eye...wow

Pretty sure this is what Im gonna do as well.

When I got Lasik 25 years ago I started at 20/15. it was unreal, my vision before was so bad I couldnt walk through my own house without glasses, couldnt read the clock without holding it an inch from my eyes.

Now between cataracts and vision fade its getting rough. Ready to get a good reset.