Dr did not even bring up that there were a number of lens choices
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Dr did not even bring up anything but a distance lens during the "visit". I called and the clinic director said that the distance (mono) lens was what I was getting after she looked at my records so she talked with the Dr later and she confirmed that was what I was eligible for. Medicare is paying but I have extra money to make this surgery exactly what I want. Again, why not have the doc call me to tell me how she came to her conclusion. I had 20/20 when younger then presbyopia started and later the cataracts. I got the feeling this was an "eye mill". Summit Eye Associated in Nashville. I am SO getting a second opinion. Also can I have Lasik done after cataract surgery?
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soks colleen06488
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I had to ask and they added it for free.
colleen06488 soks
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Sue.An colleen06488
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Please be aware that premium lenses do come with a compromise of your night vision. There is more glare and halos - EDOF lenses like Symfony you will see 10 big concentric circles around certain lights (car brakes traffic etc) that do not go away with time. If night driving is something you do for a living or a lot of this may not be something you’ll want to compromise on.
Do some reading and research and compile a list of questions to ask at your consultation. Some private clinics are heavily pushing these premium lenses and not ensuring this is right fit for patient. They do not disclose the compromises. There are no perfect lenses out there yet so be aware of the pros and cons of each.
Sue.An colleen06488
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colleen06488 Sue.An
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Great response. I had heard there were some complications with the Multifocal lenses and I really do want to to be able to drive at night so I can't compromise on that and she may have known this. However I also did not tell her that I am a writer/editor so she likely didn't know how much I would be using reading glasses.
Per the following statement:
However, often people get one lens set for distance and the other lens set for intermediate distance to achieve mini-monovision and use glasses only for reading fine print. There are various other combinations which one can use, depending on what a person has been used to.
I had no idea, and I think this should have at least been brought up. Maybe she knows something about my eyes that I don't. The billing person answering my questions knew very little if anything at all about any of this. In my left eye, when they shone a light directly I could not see the largest letter on the eye chart. I was blinded. Right eye is better.
Does the mini-monovision coupling work for some people? I think that is what my mom got. Thanks so much for the response!
at201 colleen06488
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Full monovision (one eye set for distance and the other one set for near) can be hard for some people and unless you are used to that already, it is not a good idea to do that with IOLs. However, mini-monovision (one eye set for far distance and the other one set for intermediate distance) is much easier to get used to.
at201 colleen06488
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Most people get the monofocal lens set for distance and use glasses at other distances.
However, often people get one lens set for distance and the other lens set for intermediate distance to achieve mini-monovision and use glasses only for reading fine print. There are various other combinations which one can use, depending on what a person has been used to.
colleen06488 at201
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Sue.An colleen06488
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in any case think about which focal distance you would need the most for work hobbies etc. and start the discussion with your surgeon. Take your time as this isn’t something easily undone. Do lots of research.
Good luck to you.