Crystalens HD vs Tecnis Multifocal

[stutk]

I am 36 years Old and have had perfect vision until now. My doctor recently discovered I have a cataract in my right eye due to injury. I can still see perfect out of my left eye. I am so confused on which way to go with this. I have seen two opthamologists and here is what each of them told me.

They both have said because of my lifestyle ( i work with computers all day, I am very active..ski, play softball etc) that they definitely recommended the multifocal lenses.

One recommended the Crystal Lens HD because he said this works the best with a one eye cataract. This dr also said he hasnt had any experience with the Tecnis Multifocal.

The other one recommended the just recently release Tecnis multifocal because he said he has had excellent results and it is by far superior to any other multifocal lens...but didnt say if it was good for just one eye like the previous dr.

Any information or help on this would be greatly appreciated..

[OldNavy966]

My 2 cents.  Crystalens HD = 1 of the worst decisions in my life.  And folks, I've made many bad decisions in my life.  The only thing that is "High Definition" in my vision with this lens are the halos, glare, shimmering, ghosting, and double vision.  I think the  "Crystal" has to do with the clanking of champaign flutes after my surgeon sold me this lens.

[crystannot_lens]

I had Crystalens HD 500 just put in both eyes in May / June. The right eye is messed up bad. Need to have it replaced with something. Does anyone know if the newer Tecnis multifocal has the same problem as the Restor 4 as far as intermediate slightly fog vision??? Like accross a room. Also has anyone had problems with the newer Restor 3 ?
From what I read with studies, the Tecnis multifocal seems to be a pretty good lens. But not sure.
IF Anyone is considering a Crystalens HD500,,, MAKE SURE that the surgeon has been doing them for quite some time "Experienced". My surgeon messed up my eyes to where I will never be able to have a Crystalens that works. Does not know what she is doing!!!. Would appreciate your quick response. Having surgery in 10 days.

[stutk]

I have perfect 20/20 in my left eye and need cataract surgery in my right eye...would you recommend a monofocal set for reading....that way i can see far with my left eye and have both eyes for reading (essentially monovision)...and eventually when i hit over 40 and my left eye starts losing the reading then i will have my left eye for seeing distance and my right eye for reading...

[frenchfloaters]

Hi Stuck

Wait long as possible before to do your cataract surgery . And finaly , forget the multifocal lens . You are to young for this kind of lens . HAlos, galres etc..are terrible . I had cataract surgery in both eyes with Multi OL at 37 Y old . I read an abstract that IOL multifocal are better for people above 55/60 Y old

John

[Lerbea]

Yah that's what the old doctor tried to blame it on. But it was not "adjustment" issues. Maybe yours will take time also.

[ace399]

How long have you had the Restor's?  It may take some time for your eyes and brain to adjust.