I am due to decide on my IOL surgery which will take place within next two-three months. You came (your videos) about just as if God Almighty decided to make videos on this very topic. No amount of thanks will be enough ! Almighty Bless You and your folks !!!
I remember the first opthalmologist visit I had 3 years ago where I was considering cataract surgery or stronger glasses. After a lot of tests by technicians I was seen by the Dr who I'd never met. She spent like 5 minutes with me and turned me over to her surgery manager who gave me two pamphlets for Vivity and Panoptix to consider, and told me when the Dr could fit me in. LOL, so much more to think about as Oleksii has presented here.
Thanks Oleksi. Sorry I got your name wrong. I got a monofocal iol set for distance in the left eye. The right eye is legally blind because of epiretinal membrane growing back after vitrectomy. I am happy I went for monofocal iol set for distance. My left eye has diabetic retnopathy. Both eyes have glaucoma. I am using over the counter reading glasses to see close. They are not the best so I might make typing/spelling mistakes ( lol ). I am waiting for my vision to stabilise so I can get prescription reading glasses. Your videos are very informative because doctors do not tell you everything or anything sometimes. Keep up the good work.
Excellent points regarding people who spend 8 hours a day staring at a computer screen. The other 16 hours are spent sleeping and doing other things like you mentioned so trifocal lenses are not always the right choice.
Good point about what activities do you ENJOY doing. The person may work in an office most of the time but if they are going to be retired soon and want to be glasses free during their enjoyment activity, that may take precedence. Swimming and golfing and other sports I'd imagine would be more convenient without glasses.
Great video. I have RLE surgery in a week and now I have serious concerns. I’m mildly myopic (-1.75) and have decent near vision. Distance vision (8ft to infinity) is my priority. So I’m not sure trifocals will give me this.
The hardest decision for me has been what should be my target refraction distance for my monofocal IOLs. I finally decided on intermediate or arms length, since it was the recommendation of my long-time optometrist. This recommendation was seconded by the opthalmolgist I selected who will be doing my surgery next month. I basically like the system of progressive lens glasses taking care of my high myopia and presbyopia through the years and will be continuing this with my new fixed focus IOLs. As an experiment, I took off my glasses now and tested what range of focus each eye has. It was shockingly bad: my right eye can focus 3" - 4" and my left eye 4.5" - 6". I don't think I will be missing that "super close" vision that myopes have when they take off their glasses, the pluses of being able to have my vision once again correctable with glasses as to be everyday functional, out weighs that.
Thank you Alexee ( hope I got your name correct ) . You are correct about compromise for visual outcome. I think safety is a factor especially when you are old so seeing far and clearly may override seeing near and clearly. Of coursw we live in the computer age and one wrong click of the mouse can get you in trouble. Or signing a legal document you should read fullly.
Thank you for your comment. I’m Oleksii, but do not worry, it’s Ukrainian name might be complicated :) You are correct that safety is important in terms of vision, and I’d like to add that safety and visual needs are absolutely personal and differ among people. There is no generalization possible in terms of age or occupation, it is what I’ve discovered with years of my work and direct to patients discussions. All the best for you!
.Had cataract surgery 7/12/2024. I am 74. In good health. Never had to wear any glasses for distance. Only 1.75 reading glasses for computer and reading. Now I have extremely blurry vision and must wear prescription glasses for distance and near. Surgeon put in Ionuclar lense. Claimed I would be able to see again for distance without glasses. Would still need glasses for near. I realize now that they should have put in toric lense. I had 1.4 astigmatism. Now it is worse. Surgeon told me that I either have to wear glasses or get Lasik surgery. I am seeing Lasik surgeon who is monitoring eye to see when it will be stabalized for lasik surgery to correct astigmatism from cataract surgery. Should I get lasik?
good question. looks like it's a refractive error which may happen depending on clinical case. Lasik shall eliminate need of glasses but may increase dry eye syndrome. you shall discuss pros and cons with your doctor
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This was so helpful and realistic. Thank you!
Thank you 😊
I am due to decide on my IOL surgery which will take place within next two-three months. You came (your videos) about just as if God Almighty decided to make videos on this very topic. No amount of thanks will be enough ! Almighty Bless You and your folks !!!
I remember the first opthalmologist visit I had 3 years ago where I was considering cataract surgery or stronger glasses. After a lot of tests by technicians I was seen by the Dr who I'd never met. She spent like 5 minutes with me and turned me over to her surgery manager who gave me two pamphlets for Vivity and Panoptix to consider, and told me when the Dr could fit me in. LOL, so much more to think about as Oleksii has presented here.
THank you for being honest about IOLs etc. Its refreshing. Similar advise is much needed for Laser eye surgery too. Not just a big sell from vendors.
thank you. I am passionate about telling the truth about IOLs , which I know from inside for years. Happy to help!
Thanks Oleksi. Sorry I got your name wrong. I got a monofocal iol set for distance in the left eye. The right eye is legally blind because of epiretinal membrane growing back after vitrectomy. I am happy I went for monofocal iol set for distance. My left eye has diabetic retnopathy. Both eyes have glaucoma. I am using over the counter reading glasses to see close. They are not the best so I might make typing/spelling mistakes ( lol ). I am waiting for my vision to stabilise so I can get prescription reading glasses. Your videos are very informative because doctors do not tell you everything or anything sometimes. Keep up the good work.
can you discuss your experience with the EU SBL 3 iol.
As always, thanks for your caring.
I will
Спасибо! Отличный информативный материал. Дальнейшего развития вашему англоязычному каналу!
Many thanks
Excellent points regarding people who spend 8 hours a day staring at a computer screen. The other 16 hours are spent sleeping and doing other things like you mentioned so trifocal lenses are not always the right choice.
Good point about what activities do you ENJOY doing. The person may work in an office most of the time but if they are going to be retired soon and want to be glasses free during their enjoyment activity, that may take precedence. Swimming and golfing and other sports I'd imagine would be more convenient without glasses.
Great video. I have RLE surgery in a week and now I have serious concerns. I’m mildly myopic (-1.75) and have decent near vision. Distance vision (8ft to infinity) is my priority. So I’m not sure trifocals will give me this.
The hardest decision for me has been what should be my target refraction distance for my monofocal IOLs. I finally decided on intermediate or arms length, since it was the recommendation of my long-time optometrist. This recommendation was seconded by the opthalmolgist I selected who will be doing my surgery next month. I basically like the system of progressive lens glasses taking care of my high myopia and presbyopia through the years and will be continuing this with my new fixed focus IOLs. As an experiment, I took off my glasses now and tested what range of focus each eye has. It was shockingly bad: my right eye can focus 3" - 4" and my left eye 4.5" - 6". I don't think I will be missing that "super close" vision that myopes have when they take off their glasses, the pluses of being able to have my vision once again correctable with glasses as to be everyday functional, out weighs that.
Thank you Alexee ( hope I got your name correct ) . You are correct about compromise for visual outcome. I think safety is a factor especially when you are old so seeing far and clearly may override seeing near and clearly. Of coursw we live in the computer age and one wrong click of the mouse can get you in trouble. Or signing a legal document you should read fullly.
Thank you for your comment.
I’m Oleksii, but do not worry, it’s Ukrainian name might be complicated :)
You are correct that safety is important in terms of vision, and I’d like to add that safety and visual needs are absolutely personal and differ among people. There is no generalization possible in terms of age or occupation, it is what I’ve discovered with years of my work and direct to patients discussions.
All the best for you!
.Had cataract surgery 7/12/2024. I am 74. In good health. Never had to wear any glasses for distance. Only 1.75 reading glasses for computer and reading. Now I have extremely blurry vision and must wear prescription glasses for distance and near. Surgeon put in Ionuclar lense. Claimed I would be able to see again for distance without glasses. Would still need glasses for near. I realize now that they should have put in toric lense. I had 1.4 astigmatism. Now it is worse. Surgeon told me that I either have to wear glasses or get Lasik surgery. I am seeing Lasik surgeon who is monitoring eye to see when it will be stabalized for lasik surgery to correct astigmatism from cataract surgery. Should I get lasik?
good question. looks like it's a refractive error which may happen depending on clinical case. Lasik shall eliminate need of glasses but may increase dry eye syndrome. you shall discuss pros and cons with your doctor