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Another Restor Lens Problem
Approximately 3 1/2 months ago, I had my cataracts removed and Restor lenses installed in both eyes and need some answers to questions that my doctor cannot answer to my satisfaction.
The end result is that I constantly see excessive halos from bright lights which precludes night driving and more importantly, major ghosting, shadows, and visual ringing on vertical objects especially those in high contrast situations such as a utility poles against the sky, etc. My vision since the implants is 20/20 but arms length operations are not to my satisfaction, otherwise I can see acceptably but the distractions over take the gains. I am 68 and lead a very active life.
In general, I am quite unsatisfied with the results to date. I am told that it takes upwards of a year for my eyes to adjust and none appers to have happened to date. Is there any merit to this answer? I fear that the longer I wait, the problem with removing the current lenses would increase.
As a result, I feel that perhaps an alternate solution would be to go to either a monocular lens and wear glasses for reading or perhaps the Rezoom lens system. My doctor does not want to explore these alternatives with the excuse that further eye damage would result or infections could take place. Is there any cornea laser shaping techniques available to minimixe the problem? I really need to get further consultation and need to see another doctor. Can anyone suggest one here in Indiana who has experience in replacing lenses? If none are available here, I could travel a reasonable distance to get this problem solved.
The end result is that I constantly see excessive halos from bright lights which precludes night driving and more importantly, major ghosting, shadows, and visual ringing on vertical objects especially those in high contrast situations such as a utility poles against the sky, etc. My vision since the implants is 20/20 but arms length operations are not to my satisfaction, otherwise I can see acceptably but the distractions over take the gains. I am 68 and lead a very active life.
In general, I am quite unsatisfied with the results to date. I am told that it takes upwards of a year for my eyes to adjust and none appers to have happened to date. Is there any merit to this answer? I fear that the longer I wait, the problem with removing the current lenses would increase.
As a result, I feel that perhaps an alternate solution would be to go to either a monocular lens and wear glasses for reading or perhaps the Rezoom lens system. My doctor does not want to explore these alternatives with the excuse that further eye damage would result or infections could take place. Is there any cornea laser shaping techniques available to minimixe the problem? I really need to get further consultation and need to see another doctor. Can anyone suggest one here in Indiana who has experience in replacing lenses? If none are available here, I could travel a reasonable distance to get this problem solved.
i have two Restor's implanted, left eye on 7/19 and right on 8/2... I could see perfectly almost immediately - i see 20/20 for distance, and can read the very smallest print on the test card at the doctors office for near vision (is that J1?). I can see everything well enough to go through my daily activities, and my distance vision is excellent (driving and watching tv, movies). I can read very well as long as it is well lit. I work in an office, and read and am on computer all day long, and have not really had any problems. I have to keep my papers a bit closer (not all sprawled out all over the desk anymore) but that happens normally with aging anyway.
I am only 37, so this was a bit of an adjustment, but i have been able to do everything fine - put on makeup, clean house, read, write, see people's faces clearly. There is a bit of a very slight blurry area at about arms length that only goes out maybe a foot, if that, and then it is perfectly clear again. So, for example, my papers hanging on my office wall in front of my desk, that lists everyone's phone extensions, i have to lean in a bit closer than i did before, but it's not too bothersome. A bit annoying, if that, but getting used to it. And, i do have halos for night driving - only bothers me if there are many, many cars, as on a 4 lane street, but on less busy two lane streets, i can deal with it much easier. Hoping that will diminish with time.
Otherwise, i am thrilled with the results! Who would have ever thought i could wake up from sleeping, open my eyes, and see, without first feeling around for my glasses to put on!
Also, i did not have any astigmatism, and i did have a very excellent doctor, Dr. Lisa Brothers Arbisser, from Eye Surgeons Associates, in Bettendorf, IA (The Quad Cities). She has implanted both of the lenses perfectly centered. A good doctor is a must!
I am only 37, so this was a bit of an adjustment, but i have been able to do everything fine - put on makeup, clean house, read, write, see people's faces clearly. There is a bit of a very slight blurry area at about arms length that only goes out maybe a foot, if that, and then it is perfectly clear again. So, for example, my papers hanging on my office wall in front of my desk, that lists everyone's phone extensions, i have to lean in a bit closer than i did before, but it's not too bothersome. A bit annoying, if that, but getting used to it. And, i do have halos for night driving - only bothers me if there are many, many cars, as on a 4 lane street, but on less busy two lane streets, i can deal with it much easier. Hoping that will diminish with time.
Otherwise, i am thrilled with the results! Who would have ever thought i could wake up from sleeping, open my eyes, and see, without first feeling around for my glasses to put on!
Also, i did not have any astigmatism, and i did have a very excellent doctor, Dr. Lisa Brothers Arbisser, from Eye Surgeons Associates, in Bettendorf, IA (The Quad Cities). She has implanted both of the lenses perfectly centered. A good doctor is a must!
I have a restor and rezoom lens I have excellant intermediate distance with both. I also have darn good ditance and I can read the ingrediants on the back of an eye drop bottle thanks to my restor. No halos slight glare from headlights but minimal.Iam wondering if some of the aberrations that other people are expriencing are from astigmatism. I had a small amount preop. It doesn't bother my restor eye but my rezoom eye has trouble distinquishing between a 6 and 8 sometimes
Well you are the one that said the doctor had the same lenses in his eyes that he consults about. Hardly, a promoting chruise ship senerio!!!!!!
And quite frankly, since you brought up whom to speak with, I put a lot of weight in hearing from patients that have the lenses. And from that stand point of view, if you read this board, your one and only lens sure seems to want to be removed a lot. And you are a faceless stranger too! And your posts seem to me, to have a motive other than patient information. It really makes a person wonder if you are not getting paid for your constant promotion of one lens and manufacturer, which as I have said, may be a wonderful lens for some. But not all. And it does not help for you to keep cramming one lens or manufacturer down the throats of everyone on this board. I remember one man that was so upset the day of his surgery because he read a post you had written about the lens he was to have implanted that day. Personally, that would have made me feel horrible. And happily, his loves his lenses!
And quite frankly, since you brought up whom to speak with, I put a lot of weight in hearing from patients that have the lenses. And from that stand point of view, if you read this board, your one and only lens sure seems to want to be removed a lot. And you are a faceless stranger too! And your posts seem to me, to have a motive other than patient information. It really makes a person wonder if you are not getting paid for your constant promotion of one lens and manufacturer, which as I have said, may be a wonderful lens for some. But not all. And it does not help for you to keep cramming one lens or manufacturer down the throats of everyone on this board. I remember one man that was so upset the day of his surgery because he read a post you had written about the lens he was to have implanted that day. Personally, that would have made me feel horrible. And happily, his loves his lenses!
give me a break. Paid consultants are paid consultants. Kathy Lee Gifford really loves those cruise ships? Michael Jordan wears nothing but Hanes? Obviously, all the lens work to some extent or they would not pass the FDA. But your assumption that they are equal in potential is just naive. And your Pollyanna view of doctors is embarrassing. Most are good-hearted and do what is in the best interest of their patients, as far as their ability allows. However, money corrupts some. The most vocal are the ego maniacs of the Jimmy Swaggart ilk.
There is always a head of class of products. There is always a bottom-dweller. In Presbyopia correcting IOL's the overwhelming majority of ophthalmologists in the world consider ReSTOR the head of the class for 90% of patients as it offers the highest level of spectacle freedom at all ranges. Period. Rezoom is a good second choice for the rest. crystalens needs work.
With each eye comes the variations of cylinder, coma, sphere, axial length, kerometry, pachymetry, tear film, neural capability, etc. For a patient to choose a body part based on a faceless internet opinion is reckless. GO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT YOUR EYES AND THEIR RESULTS, AND THEN TALK TO 2 MORE MDs.
There is always a head of class of products. There is always a bottom-dweller. In Presbyopia correcting IOL's the overwhelming majority of ophthalmologists in the world consider ReSTOR the head of the class for 90% of patients as it offers the highest level of spectacle freedom at all ranges. Period. Rezoom is a good second choice for the rest. crystalens needs work.
With each eye comes the variations of cylinder, coma, sphere, axial length, kerometry, pachymetry, tear film, neural capability, etc. For a patient to choose a body part based on a faceless internet opinion is reckless. GO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT YOUR EYES AND THEIR RESULTS, AND THEN TALK TO 2 MORE MDs.
absolutely, he does. He has 2 Array lenses in his own eyes. But Medical Company consultancy can pay more than their medical practice revenue, and you should just consider that fact. Does Tiger Woods really prefer Buicks?
Guess he must really believe in those lenses then.
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