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Got second Panoptix Trifocal this morning

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jimcat
jimcat

I got the first one four weeks ago and I was ecstatic. Immediately after post-op, I could see faces further away than 2 feet. I hadn't been able to do that for months.

It only got better from there. In that eye, I have perfect vision at all distances except for the tiniest print up close. Early in the morning, it was a little blurry and I used reading glasses +1.25 to read my phone just to make it clearer. Once I wake up more, I don't use any glasses.

I do see the halos driving at night but it's a small price to pay compared to the cataracts.

This morning, I got the second eye done. Removed my eye shield to put in the second drop and just started looking around. Noticed it's blurry and there is a bit of a ring around lights but it's an uneven ring not like the halos I see in the other eye. I know from reading these forums that some people have some blurriness post-op and it clears up over time. I have the 1 day follow-up with my surgeon tomorrow and I'll see what he says. I am disappointed because the first eye was so perfect so early. Keeping hopes up that this is normal.

FYI the only pain I've had with both surgeries was the IV insertion and immediately post-op. I took 2 Tylenol and never felt pain since. It's really amazing how little pain there is associated with this procedure.

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  • Sue.An2
    Sue.An2 jimcat

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    Try not to worry or compare surgeries. At this point doesn't point to anything off or wrong. There could be more swelling after this one vs previous, dry eye etc. some are affected by the drops and get best vision after those are done with. My 2nd surgery took a little more time than first surgery.

    It could even clear up after dilation goes down. Best to chill till you see your surgeon tomorrow.

    • jimcat
      jimcat Sue.An2

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      Thanks Sue.An2, I did notice this morning that my pupil was still dilated. I am seeing the surgeon this afternoon.

      I guess I just got lucky on the first one.

    • Sue.An2
      Sue.An2 jimcat

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      Hope it all turns put well. I had one pre-surgery exam where my eye stayed dilated longer than previous time. Perhaps it just happens or maybe was given more of the dilating drops than last time.

  • soks
    soks jimcat

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    you are probably seeing the edge of the lens. if its an arc and not a circle then that is probably what may be going on.

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