1. Community
  2. Eyes
  3. Cataract

Looking for younger patients IOL monofocal experiences.

Posted , 11 users are following.

Lunabug
Lunabug

Hello, I am doing research on IOL options as a young(ish) 45 yo with large pupils. I am really disappointed to learn that IOLs (in the USA) only come in 6mm options. I was even more disappointed to learn Tecnis only gives 5.2mm of focal view due to the lens design (the wide edge border does not provide vision.) Was hoping other people could weigh in on their IOL monofocal experiences and report:

Which IOL monofocal do you have?

Age?

Any glare, halos, starbursts or blurry side vision?

Also wondering how many people with Alcon have a cat eye's reflection (flashing noticeable by other people) in their lenses.

Thanks.

0 likes, 74 replies

74 Replies

Prev
  • pershoot
    pershoot Lunabug

    Edited

    Age: mid-40s.

    Lens: CT Lucia 602 (Zeiss Meditec; 3-piece Monofocal)

    Eye: L (previous Retinal Detachment w./ Macular off (few years ago; scleral buckle, gas bubble / vitrectomy)

    Surgery: 3 weeks Post-Op.

    Symptoms:

    Positive Dysphotopsia (arc(s) / crescent(s) of light, concentric semi-circle(s) of light; they radiate as I move through the light source(s); day / night, in / out door. As intense as the external light source(s) that are hitting me from the side / above / across, etc.).

    Ghosting (objects, screen image(s), certain lights, etc.; may be added astigmatism; to be determined until I fully heal / off drops, further observe and are able to put an appropriate contact lens on it).

Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.