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Had the Tetraflex accomodative IOL implanted on Thursday
Hi Guys
Further to my last post, I thought I'd update everyone.
Thanks to Tony12, I found a great Ophthalmologist, Mr Jeremy Joseph.
He agreed that due to my age (37), I would be an excellent candidate for the Tetraflex lens.
So, on Thursday, 1st Feb, I went in for my surgery. Apart from my blood pressure dropping to 55/22 in the recovery room, everything went very well.
I can see at a distance really well (although, my vision is very odd
Further to my last post, I thought I'd update everyone.
Thanks to Tony12, I found a great Ophthalmologist, Mr Jeremy Joseph.
He agreed that due to my age (37), I would be an excellent candidate for the Tetraflex lens.
So, on Thursday, 1st Feb, I went in for my surgery. Apart from my blood pressure dropping to 55/22 in the recovery room, everything went very well.
I can see at a distance really well (although, my vision is very odd
Hi hondaboy2001.
I am also 37 and have cataract in left eye only. My right eye is just fine and am interesting to use Tetraflex.
"My distance was just of 20/20 and I could read J3 (although it was very blurry)."
My question is how is your vision now overall after the surgery. I believe you have Tetraflex in your left eye and right eye just normal vision (without touching it)
Did the blurry J3 vision getting better? and as well as night vision. To be exactly, what is your vision range before blurry? your experience and comments are appreciate.
thanks.
I am also 37 and have cataract in left eye only. My right eye is just fine and am interesting to use Tetraflex.
"My distance was just of 20/20 and I could read J3 (although it was very blurry)."
My question is how is your vision now overall after the surgery. I believe you have Tetraflex in your left eye and right eye just normal vision (without touching it)
Did the blurry J3 vision getting better? and as well as night vision. To be exactly, what is your vision range before blurry? your experience and comments are appreciate.
thanks.
I live in NY QUeens.I am thinking of going with verisyse??
ANy one had it done>???
ANy one had it done>???
Hey, thanks so much for telling me about Mr Joseph. He's great.
I'm having a few problems (read previous posts), but my vision is doing really well. It seems that every day, I can see things close up better and better.
I'm trying to work through this split vision thing. I certainly think it's getting some better. Well, it
I'm having a few problems (read previous posts), but my vision is doing really well. It seems that every day, I can see things close up better and better.
I'm trying to work through this split vision thing. I certainly think it's getting some better. Well, it
Just an update. I had to go to my Ophthalmologist for an emergency appointment to try and figure out why I now have a teardrop-shaped pupil. He was very worried when I spoke to him on the phone that I may have had a prolapsed iris.
He examined me and said that I don't have a prolapsed iris after all. He said that a tiny strand of the cataract had been left in the eye and was 'hooking' the iris up, creating the teardrop shape.
He said I shouldn't be worried. It may well disappear on its own. If not, and if it starts to cause me problems, he'll remove it with a laser. However, he said that he'd rather not do that if he doesn't have too. Apparently, it can cause more problems than it solves.
Overall though, he was very impressed with both my distance and near vision. My distance was just shy of 20/20 and I could read J3 (although it was very blurry).
He said my vision should continue to improve over the next couple of weeks.
Anyone on here have any experience of 'hooked' irises?
He examined me and said that I don't have a prolapsed iris after all. He said that a tiny strand of the cataract had been left in the eye and was 'hooking' the iris up, creating the teardrop shape.
He said I shouldn't be worried. It may well disappear on its own. If not, and if it starts to cause me problems, he'll remove it with a laser. However, he said that he'd rather not do that if he doesn't have too. Apparently, it can cause more problems than it solves.
Overall though, he was very impressed with both my distance and near vision. My distance was just shy of 20/20 and I could read J3 (although it was very blurry).
He said my vision should continue to improve over the next couple of weeks.
Anyone on here have any experience of 'hooked' irises?
Hi Bill (is that your real name?)
Welcome to the exclusive Tetraflex club
Welcome to the exclusive Tetraflex club
Hi Supermanr1
Sorry, I haven't answered your questions yet; I've only just seen them.
I'll have a go at answering them, but remember, I'm not an ophthalmologist!
"My vision is very bad and I and very near sited and left eye is -12.5 and right eye is -13 (I am very blind). One day I went to my doctor to see if I was eligible to Laser Vision Correction and I was not eligible. Dr. Recommend me to getting cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. But I do not have any cataract. He said I do not have to wear ant contact lens or the bifocal glass."
I have heard people having an IOL installed for bad sight problems, but to promise that you won't need glasses at all is probably not true.
There are three types of Inter Ocular Lenses that are used in cataract surgery - monofocal, multifocal and accommodating. With monofocal (the most common type), you would absolutely need glasses for computer work and reading. Multifocal are supposed to solve all the problems, but sometimes present new problems of their own.
Now, accommodating lenses are lenses that try to mimic the way your natural eye works. In the US (the only accommodating lens currently on sale is Crystalens). Some people are very happy with it, but others are not.
Tetraflex, the lens I chose, is only available in Europe at the moment. It is an accommodating lens, but without the problems of Crystalens. More information about the Tetraflex can be found here www.thetetraflex.com
Supermanr1, if you do decide to have the surgery, I wouldn't worry too much about the actual procedure. Because you're young, you may be able to have a general anaesthetic like I did. The 'Treatment Options' tab in the website I mentioned above, will give you some further info about the procedure.
I was only mildly short-sighted (compared to you) -3.25 in my left eye. I can now see just as well with my left eye as I can with my contact lens in my right eye. I can't read yet, but from what I read, this will come in about two week
Sorry, I haven't answered your questions yet; I've only just seen them.
I'll have a go at answering them, but remember, I'm not an ophthalmologist!
"My vision is very bad and I and very near sited and left eye is -12.5 and right eye is -13 (I am very blind). One day I went to my doctor to see if I was eligible to Laser Vision Correction and I was not eligible. Dr. Recommend me to getting cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. But I do not have any cataract. He said I do not have to wear ant contact lens or the bifocal glass."
I have heard people having an IOL installed for bad sight problems, but to promise that you won't need glasses at all is probably not true.
There are three types of Inter Ocular Lenses that are used in cataract surgery - monofocal, multifocal and accommodating. With monofocal (the most common type), you would absolutely need glasses for computer work and reading. Multifocal are supposed to solve all the problems, but sometimes present new problems of their own.
Now, accommodating lenses are lenses that try to mimic the way your natural eye works. In the US (the only accommodating lens currently on sale is Crystalens). Some people are very happy with it, but others are not.
Tetraflex, the lens I chose, is only available in Europe at the moment. It is an accommodating lens, but without the problems of Crystalens. More information about the Tetraflex can be found here www.thetetraflex.com
Supermanr1, if you do decide to have the surgery, I wouldn't worry too much about the actual procedure. Because you're young, you may be able to have a general anaesthetic like I did. The 'Treatment Options' tab in the website I mentioned above, will give you some further info about the procedure.
I was only mildly short-sighted (compared to you) -3.25 in my left eye. I can now see just as well with my left eye as I can with my contact lens in my right eye. I can't read yet, but from what I read, this will come in about two week
hondaboy2001 didn't respond to your post, I responded to his. And it is Susan12345 and not Susan1234 (I think, 12345 is her last name:-) and she won't be able to help you, since my response wasn't directed to you. Tetraflex is an accomodating multifocal lens not yet available in the US. May be they are waiting for FDA approval.
Hondaboy2001 thank you for the respond... You did not answer my Question? What is the surgery you have done? Will it help me out with my condition? I can not find Susan 1234.
Is she the one who done the cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. Did it help her? I can not even go to sleep think about my surgery Date Fed 22 07. I need serious help deciding on my cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. How do I post this on the site?
Is she the one who done the cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. Did it help her? I can not even go to sleep think about my surgery Date Fed 22 07. I need serious help deciding on my cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. How do I post this on the site?
Look for posts by Susan12345. However, she calls it "fluttering". We are separated by a common language.
Well, I have to go back to my ophthalmologist tomorrow. I've got a teardrop-shaped pupil at the moment, and I'm seeing rippling at the edges of my vision.
Has anyone had these symptoms after cataract surgery?
Has anyone had these symptoms after cataract surgery?
Hello Hondaboy2001 . What is this Tetraflex accomodative IOL implanted. Why do you need this? Do you have near site? Do you wear thick glass or contact lens?
Hello I am 30 years old male. My vision is very bad and I and very near sited and left eye is -12.5 and right eye is -13 (I am very blind). One day I went to my doctor to see if I was eligible to Laser Vision Correction and I was not eligible. Dr. Recommend me to getting cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. But I do not have any catatact. He said I do not have to wear ant contact lens or the bifocal glass.
I am very scared with the surgery. When I reach my age 40 or 50 if I go blind. Would I be short sight or long sight?
Hello I am 30 years old male. My vision is very bad and I and very near sited and left eye is -12.5 and right eye is -13 (I am very blind). One day I went to my doctor to see if I was eligible to Laser Vision Correction and I was not eligible. Dr. Recommend me to getting cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. But I do not have any catatact. He said I do not have to wear ant contact lens or the bifocal glass.
I am very scared with the surgery. When I reach my age 40 or 50 if I go blind. Would I be short sight or long sight?
good luck
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