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VIVITY CONTRAST WARNING

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john20510
john20510

l just had my first cataract surgery in one eye with vivity three days ago , the contrast and image quality seems great , even in low light , l dont know why they say it has low contrast, in terms of image quality and contrast l feel like l have back the vision l had when l was in my 20's. l also not only have great intermediate and distance in the vivity eye but l can also read small print close up. maybe it because l had a very good experienced surgeon and apart from cataracts my eyes were in very good condition. lm really glad l went with vivity and not a monofocal as with vivity l dont need glasses for anything and l feel like l have just as good image quality l would have got with a monofocal, my next eye is in a month l hope it goes just as well as the first eye

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  • RonAKA
    RonAKA john20510

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    It is good to hear that you are happy with your vision.

  • jimluck
    jimluck john20510

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    Perhaps it has to do with the capabilities of the patient's retina. I have to believe the FDA warning about Vivity causing loss of contrast sensitivity for many patients is there for a reason.

    I read a thread on another site by someone with Vivity who said seeing in low light was like looking through a fog, for her. But, maybe she had PCO. She had not seen her doctor about it yet.

    • john20510
      john20510 jimluck

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      my surgeon said my retina and eyes are in great condition apart from cataracts, maybe thats why l have good contrast

  • Night-Hawk
    Night-Hawk john20510

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    How is your night vision with the Vivity IOL?

    Any things like halos, etc noticeable when driving at night?

    • john20510
      john20510 Night-Hawk

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      Its been only 3 days since surgery so l havent had a chance to test it at night, lll let you know once l do. l was worried that on overcast or low light days it might have low contrast , but thats not something l have noticed, contrast seems normal

  • Sue.An2
    Sue.An2 john20510

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    Do you have just one eye done? If other eye has a cataract perhaps that eye had less contrast due to cataract and what you are comparing Vivity to.

    Good tho you ate pleased with the outcome

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