Looking for an explant expert in NY

[PattyTyler]

Hi All,

I have had my Restor implants for 9 months now and I want them removed. They have been nothing but trouble. I have vaseline vision, negative dysphotopsia (crescent-shaped shadows), halos, and my pupils are off-center. Aside from all this I still can't see, I need glasses to look at the computer, and they feel "heavy" and uncomfortable. I am looking for a doctor in NY that might be able to help me. Thanks!!

[JohnHaganMD]

It means I've read the conversation to that point and do not have any further comment to make.  JCH MD

[PattyTyler]

Hi, what does = mean?

[CBCT]

Pre op office visits were around $500.  The anesthesiologist was covered by insurance.   I think his surgery charge was around $6K per eye, but I also had vitrectomies, so I would expect a less complex case would be cheaper.  The surgery charge included the replacement monofocal lenses as well as several follow up appointments.  

[JohnHaganMD]

Dr. MacKool is indeed famous and well known and experienced.

JCH MD

[PattyTyler]

Thanks for your reply! Do you mind if I ask how much it cost?

[CBCT]

I too had problems with my lenses (Crystalens). I had both exchanged by Dr. Richard Mackool Sr. who practices at The Mackool Eye Institute in Astoria, Queens.  He is world class.  He does not accept insurance, so I paid upfront and got out of network reimbursement from my insurance company.