Looking for reactions to having zoom lens inplanted

[Bobbi01]

My husband is haveing his right eye done on May 9th.  He is having the zoom lens implanted.  I want to hear from those who have had them.  Are they good, or bad?
He previously had eye surgery for double vision, a muscle problem.  Thats when he started wearing glasses for distance.  He does construction work so reading glasses would be a pain as he would have to take them off and on all the time.  That is why he decided on the zoom lens.
We have never talked to anyone who has had them so I would like to hear about others experences.

Bobbi01

[JodieJ]

Please reconsider the laser procedure you have planned for May 1.  It will make it MUCH more difficult to safely explant the ReZoom lens and replace it with a monofocal lens.  Based on the posts from other people with ReZoom, the Yag laser probably won't help much (or at all) with the starbursts.  You might want to post a question about this on the "expert" eye care forum to get feedback from the forum ophthalmologists.  (I have also sent you a private message in case you don't see this post.)

[lori1945]

Hi Bobbi01:

I had Rezoom Multifocals implanted on April 8, 2008 in my right eye only.  I was told that one of the side effects are halos around lights at night but with these lenses you do not have to wear glasses ever again - that is why I chose them.  

Since my surgery, I am not getting halos but I am getting starbursts.  This is much, much worse.  I cannot drive at night anymore - it is much too dangerous.  I was supposed to have surgery on my other eye on May 5.  I have cancelled this until further notice.

I have been back to my Doctor and complained.  He said there might be some film left behind, so he is going to be doing laser on that eye on May 1.  I don't think this is going to work, but I am giving him the benefit of the doubt. If this still does not work, I am having this Rezoom Multifocal lens removed and have a Monofocal lens implanted.  Wait and see how this works and then have the other eye done.  

Please go to the sites www.afterlasik.com/My_Story.html and also
www.visionsimulations.com and you will see pictures of what I mean.  I know the first site I am telling you to go is someone who has had lasik surgery  and not cataract surgery but it shows a picture of starbursts.

What you are doing is very wise.  I thought I had done my research in advance but I was going to the sites of the manufacturers of the lenses and which only give you all the good points.  I only found this site about a week ago by "googling" words and came upon this site - too late - I already had the surgery done.  

There are loads and loads of people on this site who are all having similar problems and are all having their lenses exchanged to monofocal.  The doctor said with monofocal lenses you will need glasses for close up only - no big deal.  

Good luck in your research.

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

Why don't you type rezoom in the search feature on this site.  Dozens of people have related their experiences and I hope more will continue to share.  Your husband needs to carefully investigate all the likely side effects he will experience.  If he wants to drive at night - he might very well have to give that up.

MJK MD