Crystalens

[Sue630]

I am a 44 year old female that had cateract surgery on one of my eyes.  I opted for the Crystalens as I've been told I will not need glasses.  It's now been 4 weeks since the surgery and I still cannot see close up :-(  I refused to do my other eye until this one is completely healed.  However, maybe I will never see close up anymore??  What is the average healing?  I still see quite abit of "halos" also.  Doctor said my brain would get used to that and soon I won't notice it.  Would really like to hear from others who have experienced the Crystalens.  Are you seeing close up now?  How long did it take you?  Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

[JohnHaganMD]

by 3 months you should have pretty much a 'final' result.

[JohnHaganMD]

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[KayakerNC]

On the Crystalens website, click on the "Surgeon Locater" link near the top-right of the page.
Put in the city you wish to search.
You should get a list of surgeons in that area, a yellow star next to their name indicates the Center of Excellence award presented to Crystalens-certified ophthalmologists who have implanted at least 100 Crystalens.

[Sue630]

I may have used the wrong terminology... I don't see halos, but I see alot of "reflection" - "glare".  Like when the sun comes in through a clean window and there is a glare effect.  This is what I am seeing alot of.  Can you tell me what the "average" recovery is for Crystalens implant?  Am I expecting too much if I'm wanting to see close up right now?  Doctor still has me on two separate eye drops three times a day.  Maybe its the drops not letting me see close up?

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Halos are very uncommon with Crystalens unless there are other problems such as PC haze or residual astigmatism.  Get a second opinion.  Look on the Crystalens website and look for a "Center-of-Excellence."

Dr. O.

[Learning6]

I looked on the Crystalens sight, Could not find any  "Center of Excellence" on the site. Help please?