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Symfony Lens So Far So Good

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dennis39810
dennis39810

Had surgery this AM Symfony ZXR00 IOL on a very dense cataract. Left hospital wearing provided sunglasses & my IOL eye was able to see better than my a non cataract eye on drive home, clarity, colors reading road signs.. No halos, concentric circles... time will tell. Absolutely no pain during the procedure. Will update progress as it goes, definitely a major improvement over what I went in with.  Seeing doctor tomorrow will keep up this post as days goes on.

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  • maria04040418
    maria04040418 dennis39810

    Posted

    Excellent News!  I have the ZXT225 in both eyes.  Halos and concentric circles only appear at night.  Keep us posted.
  • Sue.An
    Sue.An dennis39810

    Posted

    Excellent news Dennis - sounds like a good outcome.

    Daytime vision with Symfony is great.  Wishing you all the best.

    Will be interested in your updates and how your near vision is.

  • jantje32476
    jantje32476 dennis39810

    Posted

    So happy for you. Don't want to sound like a broken record, but please rest your eye(s). After my hubby had both eyes implanted with ZXR00 IOLs, he avoided computer and TV completely for a week, and cut down computer hours the following weeks.

    • dennis39810
      dennis39810 jantje32476

      Posted

      I will check with doctor tomorrow if computer has a damaging effect? If so I will cover cataract eye & use my old one (eye) as I have a lot of design project & on computer 10hrs+ a day.

      Thanks for your input/

    • Sue.An
      Sue.An jantje32476

      Posted

      I had to go back to work soon after my procedure and was on my iPhone and computer.  I had asked about that and activities may dry your eye a bit but won’t damage the eye or IOL.

      Things to be careful ;  wear the eye patch at night to avoid rubbbng it (I wore mine for 2 weeks as I tend to rub my eyes).  Avoid getting water from shower etc in the eye while it heals, no excess lifting (anything over 5 lbs - maybe different for a guy) no bending over for a few days or strenuous activity like jogging (walking is fine).

      Anyone else given different instructions?

    • jantje32476
      jantje32476 dennis39810

      Posted

      That's tough on your eyes, if you have to get back to work immediately on computer 10hyrs+ a day. Try to rest your eyes by looking away from the screen every now and then.

      Hubby can read from under his nose up to arm's length. So he must be doing something right. I was struggling during my first two weeks after cataract surgery, whenever I spent over 30 minutes on iPad, I got that blinding pain that shot through my brain.

  • ed72320
    ed72320 dennis39810

    Posted

    Very happy that the procedure went well for you, Dennis!

    Please let us know about:

    a) eye dryness 

    b) reading

    c) night vision

    d) any discomfort

    if you have a moment.

    Every good wish to you!

    Cheers,

    Ed

    • dennis39810
      dennis39810 ed72320

      Posted

      Ed Day 2 after surgery

      a) eye dryness 

      None

      b) reading

      Can read this email no glasses. Combines my current prescription glasses... broke out left lens & hot glued a +1.25 lens from my 1st pair of reading glasses. Helps read smaller print. Definitely improving 2nd  day from 1st

      c) night vision

      Pleased with it coming from a dense cataract, although not truly tested. See halo & lens flare around bright lights.... not a problem.

      d) any discomfort

      Absolutely None

      Will update as the days go... set up distance eye chart & small type page (12pt to 6pt type)... improvement 1st to 2nd day... will update in future.

       

    • ed72320
      ed72320 dennis39810

      Posted

      Excellent news, Dennis!

      Look forward to future updates.

      All the best,

      Ed

  • phyllis31515
    phyllis31515 dennis39810

    Posted

    I am happy to hear the Symfony worked so well for you. I had the same Symfony model implanted on Monday. I’m very happy with it so far. I’m excited to have my other eye done on 8/30. Left eye will be a Symfony Toric lens.
  • dennis39810
    dennis39810

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for your suggestions.. just emailed surgeon this his reply to asking him about computer or TV time."No restrictions on activity. Just don’t rub or poke the eye." 

    The following is doctors post op instructions:

    Use the prescribed surgical eyedrops on the day of surgery (after you get home) and continue as instructed. Resume all other prior eyedrops (such as glaucoma eyedrops) on the day of the surgery.

    Resume all other prior systemic medications. 

    If you received a clear eye shield, you may keep it on and sleep with it for the first night. You can move it aside to place eyedrops as needed. Please remove it permanently the following morning.

    For the first week, keep your eyes protected either with your current prescription glasses or sunglasses when you go outdoors. 

    Activity Restrictions:

    Don’t rub your eye for a week

    Don’t swim for one week or scuba dive for one month

    Wear proper protection for any sports/activities where you may be hit in the eyes. Avoid eyeliner and mascara for a week; other makeup is ok 

    OK to do the day after surgery:

    Exercise: go to the gym, Yoga, jog

    Air travel

    Bending and Lifting

    Bathing and Showering – keep your eyes closed and avoid shampoo into the eyes for 1 week. 

    Keep your postoperative appointments or call to reschedule.

    How Your Eye May Feel The First Few Days After Surgery

    Mild irritation, mild redness, dryness, sensitivity to light, are NORMAL for the first few days after cataract surgery. 

    • soks
      soks dennis39810

      Posted

      Awesome news Dennis. Rest up and keep the updates coming as you heal. 
  • britkennels
    britkennels dennis39810

    Posted

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

    I was wondering how things went and am so pleased for you. Follow your doc's advice about nothing strenuous and all will be well. I was doing 18 point counted cross-stitch (very, very tiny squares) the day after surgery, so as long as you're not putting a strain (ie, lifting, heavy vomiting/coughing, etc) on your eyes, enjoy the new vision!

  • britkennels
    britkennels dennis39810

    Posted

    Almost forgot...my doc also recommended sleeping in an upright/recliner position for the first three nights to prevent rolling over on the eye.
    • dennis39810
      dennis39810 britkennels

      Posted

      Thanks for your advice... I sleep with a foam wedge which helps a minor gerd condition at night. Probably good for post carrot surgery.
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