Lensectomy one eye only

[sarobbins]

Does a lensectomy have to be performed in both eyes?  I had a multifocal lens put in my left eye.  The doctor says I have 20/25 vision but everything is blurry.  It is fuzzy up close.  I have a slight stigmatism.  Is there any way to fix that?  I have not had my right eye because I was waiting to get the 20/20 vision I expected in my left eye.  The doctor says that once I have both eyes done I will be able to see better due to the brain and focusing.  Is this true?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[JodieJ]

Don't do anything to your second eye until you're satisfied with your vision with your first eye.  Many people posting here have had their multifocal lens explanted and replaced with a monofocal lens, with very good results.  (See the archives.)  Follow Dr. Hagan's suggestion above.    

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Use the search and arcives to read about other people that have had this problem. I suggest you consider a second opinion. Find one near you at www.aao.org

JCH MD