Tecnis Synergy has received FDA Approval.
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on 4/28
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Notes on Tecnis Synergy has received FDA Approval.
kathleen07994 soks
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My ophthalmologist's J&J rep advised today that Synergy will be available to him in late July or early August. I am his only patient thus far who is waiting for Synergy. I expect to have surgery in late August or early September. For patients with macular or corneal issues my ophthalmologist is now recommending Eyhance. I asked about any problems they've experienced with PanOptix. They've implanted several hundred PanOptix lenses; only about 5 patients have had problems. My only concern with PanOptix is the possibility of glistenings. Since I have amblyopia, glistenings is a potential problem that seems too risky to me. The vast majority of my ophthalmologist's PanOptix patients are very happy with their result. I look forward to reading about any real world results with Synergy as it becomes available in North America. JJV's announcement regarding Synergy's FDA approval states it will be available in North America during the summer. Pretty vague. There is still very little information available online despite the availability of Synergy in Europe and Canada for some time. I realize that happy patients don't usually seek out forums like this, so perhaps the lack of information is actually a good sign. I remain optimistic about Synergy, but must also remain open to other options.
RonAKA kathleen07994
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If I was considering PanOptix the least of my concerns would be the glistenings. My surgeon told me that he has seen glistenings occasionally in lenses, but the patient never reports any visual issues requiring a lens exchange. I don't know how amblyopia would change anything with respect to glistenings?
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I would suggest the real issues with PanOptix are halos and starburst effects at night, and potentially the inability to read in dimmer light. Since the Synergy lens offers similar or even more depth of focus I would worry it could have similar issues. If you don't drive at night, or don't care about those issues then either lens may be fine.
rwbil kathleen07994
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I too am waiting for the Synergy to be commercial available. Based on what I have read, my hope is that it does not split the light as much as a trifocal like PanOptix and thus provides better night vision.
The big worry is just how bad the dysphotopsias will be. I already have a Tecnis MF in one eye and am just hoping the dysphotopsias are not greater than that IOL.
I have yet to be able to find and talk to a doctor with experience with both Synergy and Tecnis MF to find out what results they are seeing.
Not sure why taking so long to become commercially available after FDA approval. After they clearly have the manufacturing process setup to supply Europe and Canada.
I think I will wait to see your and Sok Results. LOL!
Actually I do want to wait a little bit for some of the doctors I know with experience with Tecnis MF to start to implant them and see what their patients say.