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After eye surgery-ReZoom lenses

by nugget616, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
I had cataract surgery on left eye 2-28-06 then on right eye 3-14-06--after both eyes my distance vision is GREAT I've never seen so clear or so far my reading of books at home is really good my problem is at work I use computers all day and I'm having problems seems the writing is like slight double vision I've tried about everything from turning overhead lights out and

using just the window outdoor light which seems the best, is this normal at this point? At night I have halos on everything,

the reflecters on the road the street signs car lights radio tower, it's something to see I drove for the first time at night last night, even during the day I have addition light from car headlights not as bad since the second eye was done, what concerns me most is the computer also I can see rings with light

from the lense when the light hits just right--had ReZoom put in both eyes-Dr is very happy with results I can read the card better than 20-20 so I don't understand this problem at work.

We have fluorescent lighting which seems to be a Big problem with these lenses or is it all in my head?

Thanks
Doctor's Answer

by Forum-OD-MP, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
you just had surgery 6 days ago on your right eye?



dont judge ANY vision ANYTHING for another 2-3 months.  maybe longer.  rezoom needs time for your eye to heal and work properly focusing again  before it works well...
Member Comments (40)

by nugget616, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
Yes it was 6 days ago - I didn't know it was going to take two to three months - I just pray all gets better - of course I'm so pleased with my distance that I don't know what to do it's just trying to work with the computer and my eyes really seem to get tired and ache--Thanks, I'll keep waiting

by philz, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
I am now three weeks since having my second, dominant right eye done with ReZoom and five weeks after the left. The good news is that I have forgotten that I used to wear glasses and contacts for very high near-sightedness, as well as reading glasses. I see well enough to drive and do everything at distance with little night driving issues, see the computer screen as I am typing perfectly, and read most things comfortably as long as there is enough light. I think I am reading better than expected because my right eye is not corrected for distance (from -10.5D with my prior contacts) as well as the left (from only -7.5D), hence providing me some slight monovision effect. This is not so desireable as I wanted 20/20 vision for tennis in my dominant right eye, but maybe it will be better with more time. However, I am very satisfied as after 57 years of wearing thick glasses and 43 years of wearing contacts, I am free of both, thanks to ReZoom.



After reading Highsound's issues, I thought a positive update was needed. The info provided to me by this thread was very helpful and comforting, so I hope relating my positive experience helps others.

by Jenta, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
I can certainly identify with your eyes getting tired and aching.  My eyes still do the same thing after three months, but it does get better.  



I have Crystalens in both eyes, and they are now doing the work that glasses used to do.  My eyes have to do the accomodating that they used to do when I was young and didn't wear glasses.  By mid afternoon, my eyes are simply exhausted and all I want to do is close them for a while. But, I don't wear glasses at all unless I'm trying to read something extremely tiny (which is rare), for which I pop on the lowest reading glasses I could find, +1.  I think that's pretty good.  



Just give it time.  If you are seeing pretty well now, you will be much better in a couple months.



by nugget616, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
Thanks so much for your input it's has helped like you wouldn't believe I go to see my doctor again 3-24-06 he's going to dilate both eyes - it's just trying to work all day with the computer that was really giving me such concern--I really believe in time the lights at night will get better--I'm just

bad when it comes to being patient--it's hard to believe I had major surgery so you expect all to be like magic--Thanks again for your time and support

by Bill in JAX, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
To: nugget 616
nugget 616 - I am 63 and the recipient of a couple of new ReZoom IOLs after cataract surgery same as you.  My first IOL was implanted on 1/22/06 and the second on 2/25/06.  I now have spectacular 20/15 distance vision and 20/20 intermediate and near vision in both eyes.  Please remember that you just had micro cataract surgery in both eyes which I'm sure caused some trauma, swelling and discomfort after surgery.  Plus I'm sure  your surgeon has you on several meds to assist you in your recovery.  If you have returned to work immediately after surgery and have been at computer all day, you are pushing the envelope for a full recovery due to all the strain on your eyes.  I'm sure the swelling from surgery has not even subsided yet.  Ask your surgeon for a ReZoom Brochure and read the Q & A section which clearly states the adjustment period for the new ReZoom lens is approximately 6 to 12 weeks.   Halos and glares will be more prevalent at night but will subside in time. If you have to use the computer a lot, suggest you adjust the brightness on the screen monitor to a more comfortable level.  Also, push back a little more to sharpen the font.  Remember to give your eyes balls and the new IOLs a break to get acquainted.

by nugget616, Mar 21, 2006 12:00AM
To: Bill in JAX
Thank you for your response I'm 50 years old, because of

your input which I thank you so much for I called my doctors

office a few minutes ago, I have returned to work I had the

surgery on Tuesday last week and took Wed and Thurs off and

came to work on Fri then had the weekend off, the assistant

told me that it probably will take a little longer for my eyes

to adjust because of strain from the computer but that I'm not

hurting my eyes she assured me that I'm not, my eyes are EXTREMELY important to me and I want to take NO chances, I wish

I didn't have to work so soon but, with what I do it's makes

it difficult--I am still on the meds and I see the Doctor on Friday---pushing back from the computer does help (just need longer arms) THANK you so much I will take more breaks from this

screen maybe it will help--Pray I have as wonderful a result as

you---I can't get over how clear everything is at a distance, it's a brand new day every day now---I'm happy for you too!

by Matelot, Mar 24, 2006 12:00AM
I am 61 y.o. and I am seriously considering having Rezoom lens to both eyes.  My tests show that I am a suitable candidate, and I am having a second visit with the Dr next month and if all is well the operation will follow in May.  I notice that all the posts I've read do not state that both eyes where done at the same time which is what my Dr is recommending so that both eyes and mind will adjust at the same time, giving me a better result.

Is there any reason why there does not appear to be anyone on this website who have had both eyes done at the same time?

by Eagle eyes, Mar 24, 2006 12:00AM
To: Matelot
On extremely rare occasion are both eyes done at same time. Typically, an example would be if someone traveled from very far, such as another country and have limited time/specific time constraints, etc.

The reason why it is not reoutinely done this way is because although cataract/lensectomy surgery is the most successful elective surgery on the globe, it is not 100% risk free, nothing is. There is a very, very small chance or infection - inside the eye, called endophthalmitis. When not caught early enough or if bad enough, blindness can occur. In the event that both eyes were done same day, especially if same instruments were used, same gloves worn by surgeon, etc, and if you got it in one eye you would have a high probability in getting it in the other eye.



Even doing it a day or so apart would minimize the chance of getting that serious of an infection