Same IOL (Vivity) but noticeably different contrast
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Hello everyone,
I have two Vivity IOLs implanted.
I've had the first one (left eye) implanted about one year ago, the second one (right eye, duh!) was implanted about six weeks ago.
When I looked at black on white text on an eye chart, I noticed that I see much more black/white contrast with my left eye (older implant) than the right eye (newer implant).
With the left eye, I see sharp and deep black, with the right eye I see more of a dark grey. It's VERY noticeable and repeatable. (See attached pic ... if I succeeded in uploading it)
I assume that this is attributable to the fact that one IOL had one year to "settle" and my brain had more time to adjust.
But I am curious to hear if other have had (or are having) a similar experience, i.e., same lens, noticeably different contrast.
(see attached pic ... if I succeeded in uploading it)
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jo61855 RandallG
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Which type of Vivity lens do you have in each eye? Are they mono, edof, toric, Clareon, and what powers are they? Have you asked your ophthalmologist about this? Any problems with night driving or depth perception?
RandallG jo61855
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Hi Joe,
Vivity is Alcon's EDOF lens, I don't have the toric version because my astigmatism is minor.
I am a few weeks off from my next ophthalmologist appointment and I just noticed the difference in contrast yesterday.
No problems at all with depth perception (both of my eyes are set for similar near-plano targets.) As for night driving, I haven't had a chance to really test it yet. I am happy to report on it when I do.
jo61855 RandallG
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I haven't chart tested my eyesight, but have a post-surgery check-up in two days. Will do a little driving before daybreak to see whether there is any double vision, which I experienced on the drive to the surgery center in darkness for the second eye surgery 12 days after the first eye operation. I had no problems driving in daylight.
Your ophthalmologist who has your health/vision history and knowledge of treatments should be able to respond to your concerns. It may be that the contrast sensitivity when using both eyes is what matters. After much reading on conditions and drugs/supplements that affect cataract surgery and outcomes, I realize how complicated the situation can be when generalizing to any individual patient.
RandallG jo61855
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Hi Jo,
Thank you for the reply. I would not call it a CONCERN, more of an observation. I was not expecting perfection with the surgery and the IOL, just a significant improvement—and I got that. I am reading/answering this message with no glasses because I have very good intermediate vision. I can also drive without glasses and can operate my iPhone without glasses–for short periods of time and with some effort.
Overall, I'm very happy with the result.
jo61855 RandallG
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I tested my pre-dawn driving sight this morning and thankfully found no problems. The double vision experienced on the way to the second eye surgery must have due to the difference in focus of the pre- and post-surgery eyes. It turns out that not delaying the second eye surgery in my case was appropriate.
RonAKA RandallG
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I do not have Vivity but have a AcrySof IQ in one eye, and Clareon in the other eye. I don't see any difference in contrast between the two.