Hello,
I'm 41 and have PSC cataracts in both eyes. The right is worse than the left. I met with my ophthalmologist friday, and was given many options. Honestly, it's a little overwhelming.
Here's my background. I've worn glasses since I was 18 months (yes months) old. I'm farsighted with moderate astigmatism in both eyes. I also have monocular vision--my eyes don't work together well, so I have sort of permanent double vision that's I've adapted to over the years. As a kid, I had eye therapies and consultations, and it appears that the problem lies in processing and not in the muscles that align my eyes. Two years ago I started wearing bifocals because I was having trouble reading.
My Dr. suggested that I consider modified monovision with toric lens in the left fixed for distance (I'm very left dominant), and perhaps crystalens in the right, adjusted for reading and intermediate.
My priorities are:
1. Sharp clear vision with no halos, etc.
2. I MUST be able to drive well at night--I have three young kids and will be the taxi for the forseeable future.
3. I'm a teaching assistant/tutor, so I need to be able to read obviously, and read at a moderate distance (computer, across a desk, across a classroom), and also see distances clearly (driving, see across a playground).
4. I'm a stargazer, so my night vision needs to be good. Did anyone see the Parseid meteor shower? :-)
5. I've worn glasses for 39 years, so the idea of keeping glasses is no biggie-it would be nice to be able to get rid of them, but I won't be heartbroken if I can't.
This forum has many thoughtful and knowledgeable contributors, so I'm asking you for some advice. Please share your thoughts and suggestions.