Flashing Vision

I had Restor four months ago.   I started with 20/20 but did it because of presbyopia and was told this would correct for life - no more reading glasses.

After procedure my vision was terrible.  I had to get glasses for distance because "I told you that your astigmastism would get worse".   So on I went to PRK in both eyes and then YAG, which scratched my cornea and hurt immensely.     Now vision is slightly improved but I have flashes ALL THE TIME.   Is this something to be concerned about?   I did get a second opinion to be certain that the Restor lens was done corrrectly.    Apparently they lens look okay.    So, should I be concerned.   This has been a very difficult four months.   I have even had to seek psychiatric treatment for anxiety.   I am afraid that I have ruined my vision and it cost me $8,000.  Oh, yes, the Doctor who did the procedure told me that he is "The Best in the World"!

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Hello wishingsite   If you review the postings on the two eye forums you will see there are a lot of unhappy people with multifocal and accommodating intraocular implants. There are also a smaller number of very happy individuals.

Some individuals with regular monofocal implants and a much larger number of multifocal implants are bothered by glare, streaking, flarring, ghost images, and poor night vision.

I would suggest a third opinion and when you get your consult ask for a careful glasses test (refraction). Most likely you are going to need glasses for night vision and other tasks. They may need to be anti-reflective or tinted.

JCH III MD Eye Physician & Surgeon