Why my dr. says the Alcon lens model SN 60WF are not good for me

[Maggie36]

I have use bifocals for more than 12 years even though I dont have much difficulty seen  at a distance My problem
is reading o seen  closely even with my last glasses les than 6 months old Ive been told that it is because i have cataracts And durin the discusion of lenses it came that the ones Medicare pays for wont be good for me.That I
need the Acry soft Restore, WHY? I'll have to paid 1900 for e/o
Thanks for your help


This discussion is related to issues relating to monocular vision after cataract surgery.

[nusroli]

Recently doctor use SN60WF in my mother's right eye.But after 26 days her vision was not stable and things are not looking well. please tell the reason.

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

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[Maggie36]

Thank you very much for your time and expert opinion .I'll look for another doctor.
Maggie

[JodieJ]

See another doctor!  You would probably have better vision with SN60WF lenses (AcrySof IQs) set for blended vision (distance in dominant eye, intermediate in nondominant eye) than you'd get with ReStor.  And you'd almost certainly have fewer problems post-surgery.

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

You do NOT have to pay extra for a good IOL. Medicare pays for a variety of high quality monofocal IOLs. If you don't mind wearing glasses after cataract surgery then there is no reason to pay extra for the extra cost of multifocal IOL. Use the search feature to read about the many discussions of the benefits/liabilities multifocal IOLs.

And I would suggest getting a second opinion about the need for surgery and the type of IOL. You should not feel pressured or be pressured into spending the extra money on a multifocal IOL.

JCH MD