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I am considering multifocal lens implants and want to know about night visual changes

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skippythebushka
skippythebushka

I am 58, wear multifocal glasses but am very active playing sports (indoor soccer, squash, beach volley ball, cycling) and was wondering if people have had any experience with these activities after having replacement multifocal lens surgery.

I am quite motivated to be independant from my glasses, especially for my sporting activities.

I am aware that the nature of multifocal lenses will give halos around lights at night as a side effect, but what is it like driving a car at night, and watching movies both at the cinema and on your computer?

Thank you for your advice

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  • lisa00789
    lisa00789 skippythebushka

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    I just came on here hoping there would be more discussions about lens replacement surgery. I went for a consultation last night, I already had my mind made up that if I was suitable for laser surgery I would go ahead with it but then found out that won't solve my problems!

    I got a bit carried away after all the tests and talking and have booked an appointment (and paid a deposit) for lens replacement.

    I'm now wondering if I'm mad, what if there's a problem and I end up with worse sight than I have now.

    What if I spend all that money and it doesn't make much difference.

    Of course it could end up being the best thing I ever do.

    I'm also wondering if it will be easy adapting to the multifocal lenses and how noticeable the halo effects will be.

    Sorry I've not been much help to you but hopefully this will keep it near the top of the list for a bit longer.

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