Complications for ex-planting a Crystalens

[SusanRB]

I had cataract surgery in one eye about a year ago. There were many problems but the opthamologist would not entertain the idea that it was a lens problem. Now, much later, I finally got online and found that these problems are common with this lens. Is there anything I can do about it or have I waited too long?

[SusanRB]

This is the best news I have had. Are you saying that the light show in my eye, the loss of my night vision, the cloudiness and the halos might be fixable with PRK/LASIK or LRIs? Pardon my redundancy but I am really scared. I would gladly come to California for treatment.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

It is very difficult to explant a Crystaltens at this point.  It can be done.  However, most problems with the lens can be corrected with other techniques such as PRK/LASIK, or LRIs.

Dr. O.

[JodieJ]

If your insurance and finances permit it, why don't you travel to California to see Dr. O?  I traveled to Memphis for retinal surgery after the top local specialists said that nothing could be done for me.  It turned out to be one of my best decisions ever.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

The loss of night vision is not a problem associated with a Crystalens.  Most problems are related to residual astigmatism or refractive error.   These usually can be corrected with glasses.  If so LASIK/PRK can correct it.  Also, many night vision problems are associated with PC opacity (which a yag can reduce) or a mild constricting drops such as Alphagan or Pilocarpine.  You should find a Center-of-Excellence" in your area.  Look on the Crystalens website.  Google Oyakawa and youtube and you find my video on exchanging a Crystalens.

Dr. O.