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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Flashing Vision
Answered by
John C Hagan III, MD, FACS - Ophthalmology
Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City - MO
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Flashing Vision
by wishingsite, Sep 11, 2007 12:33PM
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"!
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"!
Doctor's Answer
by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, Sep 12, 2007 10:26AM
, Sep 12, 2007 10:26AM
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
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
