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AT LARA / AT LISA DUE FOR SURGERY SOON (MYOPIA++)

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samsbioniceyes
samsbioniceyes

Hi all,

Feeling hopeful for Replacement Lens Surgery, electing to do it due to -11 / -9.5 toric . My glasses even with reduced thickness glass are very heavy, hate wearing and I don't think I will be able to wear contact lens for much longer as my eyes seem tired and a bit dry (I'm 46 yrs old). I've read some of the discussions here and wish I hadn't!

anyone have good experiences and similar to my situation?

At LARA / AT LISA ? thoughts?

How long before surgery must I have my contact lens out (soft). I've had all the measurements already and I had them out for 3 weeks at that time.

I have tried to be aware of the dangers / complications especially retinal detachment in my case.

thanks,

sam

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  • soks
    soks samsbioniceyes

    Posted

    I would go with LISA. LARA is like SYMFONY and the near vision is not great. At 46 you need good near vision as I assume you are still in the workforce.

    You do have a risk of retina detachment. This risk increased after you have had YAG. High myopic, YAG and male under 50. You could see a retina specialist every year and address any issue if it arises. Good luck.

    • samsbioniceyes
      samsbioniceyes soks

      Posted

      thanks, thats a good idea to see a retinal specialist regularly.

      I have been told im having LARA in my left eye, LARA in the right.

    • samsbioniceyes
      samsbioniceyes soks

      Posted

      hi, my mistake. LARA in left eye, LISA in right. my left eye is my dominant. right has astigmatism. The surgeon made the choices.

    • soks
      soks samsbioniceyes

      Posted

      that could be a good strategy. lara will fill in gaps and give better distance and intermediate.. lisa will give great near and nice distance and intermediate.

    • soks
      soks samsbioniceyes

      Posted

      actually if you like LARA then get LARA in both. Better contrast. if u feel u need better vision for near then LISA in the next eye.

  • anne603
    anne603 samsbioniceyes

    Edited

    I have Lara toric in both eyes - absolutely delighted with the result. Have messaged you with more detail

    • soks
      soks anne603

      Edited

      how is ur near vision with lara? how old are you?

    • anne603
      anne603 soks

      Edited

      In decent light I can read the back of a vitamin bottle. When I wore contact lenses I was always reaching for reading glasses to see ingredients in food, washing labels, etc. I'm not needing to do that nearly as often now. Phone, tablet fine. I can read a 1:25000 OS map with no problems. The only time I do need glasses is if the light is dim, or the contrast isn't great, or I'm going to read for a prolonged period. But for daily life, going out and about, it's plenty good enough for me. Distance and intermediate is excellent. I'm mid fifties.

  • samsbioniceyes
    samsbioniceyes

    Posted

    thanks to you both. I will report back after my L eye is done (23rd sept).

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