Restor lenses, dry eye and blurry vision

[sanmsal7814]

I had cataracts removed and restor lenses implanted over a year ago.  I have suffered from blurry vision ever since.  When I sit in the ophthalmologist's chair, I check out 20.25 in each eye. I've had plugs inserted and removed to increase tear production.  I religiously use Restatsis night and morning.  I use eye drops throughout the day.  I have made countless visits to the Dr. and he keeps telling me to be patient and try different drops, etc.  One eye seems to be worse than the other.  I'm ready to ask for the rstor lenses to be removed.  Is this difficult?  Will problems ensue?  I need clear vision and am suffering in a fuzzy, cloudy world that limits my reading and photography and computer work.  Things I used to do with great joy.

[ace399]

Is your bad vision because of the Restor lenses or the dry eye?  I've also had severe dry eye and the only thing that had helped me was Genteal PM ointment and vitamin A.  My bottom ducts are plugged.

I've started Restasis and after 2 months it seems to be working.  How long have you used the Restasis?  It could take 3 months.

I have two of the latest Restor lenses and they are really good.

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

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JCH MD