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I've just had the first intermediate lens (-1.5D or -1.75D) implanted with the goal of mini-monovision (intermediate/distance). I just read that distance vision encompasses intermediate vision! Just wondering, is there any advantage of mini-monovision over distance for intermediate/distance mini-monovision? Have I made a mistake?
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phil09 judith93585
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Certainly, there is an advantage of mini-monovision over distance only - you'll get better intermediate-distance acuity, and better-though-maybe-not-great near-distance acuity.
I don't have to get my first eye done 'til next year, but I am considering a similar target range of -1.5 D to -2.0 D, to get some decent near and intermediate vision. So I don't think it's a mistake!
Good luck.
judith93585 phil09
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Thanks for mentioning the near/intermediate approach. I could do that too!
Lynda111 judith93585
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Judith
I am glad your surgery has gone well. What kind of IOL did you eventually get?
judith93585 Lynda111
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Hi Lynda,
I've just had the first intermediate monofocal lens (-1.5D or -1.75D) implanted with the goal of mini-monovision (intermediate/distance). I do feel a bit blind with the intermediate lens only!
Lynda111 judith93585
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ok. I meant to say which IOL? Clareon , Eyhance , Tecnis?
judith93585 Lynda111
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Alcon toric for both eyes.
jimluck judith93585
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Be careful. I cannot comfortably use my laptop at 28 inches (or any practical distance) with full distance correction. I need -0.75 diopter under correction. Even then, I'm using a setting of 125% most of the time on my display and a 14-inch screens size. Getting my eyes set to plano would be awful. Most people do not get decent intermediate with a monofocal IOL targeted to full distance correction.
judith93585
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Very interesting Jim! Would you say that's true for everyone or especially those with moderate or worse myopia?
judith93585
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It's the rimless type that has no top and just fittings attached to each side of the lens. As an alternative, do you think it might work to order a matching clear no correction lens that could replace the lens for the operated eye?
Your brother ordered glasses from Zenni? Great prices! I could call tomorrow and see. I think Laura also mentioned drivers glasses. Have you heard of those?
Many thank Ron!