I'm about ready to have cataract surgery.
Having my university studies in bioengineering, I've been doing my research thoroughly before I dive in
Please correct me on my conclusions if I am wrong:
1)the Crystalens idea is neat providing multifocal images as the natural lens, reducing glare vs. acrylic, but the material choice and edge shape are conducive to posterior capsular opacification occurring
2) Rezoom-type lenses require brain retraining, practically forcing you to learn to live with vision similar to an insect
3)monofocal lenses leave a lot to be desired, except in instances when both eyes are done, and one is set to focus close and the other far, where they do ok.
4)torics solve the astigmatism issue, but have a set focus like monofocals
My last " discovery" in my online searching is the Acrysof Restore Multifocal toric.
Other lenses by the same company were described in an info packet handed out at the "best" clinic in my area, but not this one. Old articles I find announce a 2010 release. One last look at the Alcon page yields an asterisk
*This lens has not been clinically tested
Described features make it sound like panacea. Does this thing exist? Do I need to find another doc? Was it a complete failure in clinical trials? Delayed?
Because of a previous small retinal tear, I'm trying to avoid YAG at all cost while retaining a multifocal ability. I do have moderate astigmatism.
Is presbyopia like being far-sighted within arm's length? How is dealing with that like? (I'm planning on grad school, and juggling glasses doesn't sound appealing)
Review of Opthamology from 3/8/2012 implies study conclusion on the lens in 2012. FDA approval takes how long?
Most importantly, am I risking anything besides eye strain by waiting for a better lens?