Need help with decision for cataract lens replacement
Nov 6, 2020 19:58:31 #
Nov 6, 2020 21:51:24 #
I'm going to be having this done in the near future. From what I have been told by several different folks that have had the lens replacement, they went for distance vision and were very pleased with the results. My neighbor said it was the best money he had ever spent. You can pick up a pair of readers at a Dollar tree or other $1.00 store. If photography is your thing you may want to opt for distance only and use readers for close up work.
Nov 6, 2020 23:10:52 #
I have had the surgery with one long and one short 16 years ago and although I can see without glasses I find that wearing them sharpened things up.
Nov 7, 2020 01:22:46 #
Had cataract surgery 13 years ago. Both eyes with distance lenses. Never looked back. I've know a couple people who had 1 distance & 1 close lens inserted. Both wish they distance lenses in both eyes. Colors are definitely sharper. I still wear glasses for astigmatism correction & reading but, my driver's license shows I don't need to wear them while driving.
Nov 7, 2020 04:14:50 #
no one asked me to make a decision.Dr said what he thought was correct////and they are perfect/
Nov 7, 2020 05:59:52 #
My wife had the option of one eye near/one eye far. Dr. Had her wear contacts that would simulate that effect for a short period of time to see if that type of cataract lens would work for her. It did & has for several years now. Astigmatism would not allow me that option so went the far vision toric route. 2.5 cheap readers for reading. Have a dozen of those scattered around the house & in the cars. Seemed to remember the toric lens was about $1,000 over insurance coverage. Of course diopter adjustment on camera VF works quite well. Be sure to use a good eye doctor
Nov 7, 2020 06:28:35 #
domcomm
Loc: Denver, CO
I have always had poor vision – when I was 6, my vision was 20/600 instead of 20/20, and of course it worsened over the years 2 years ago, I had cataract surgery on both eyes (2 weeks apart), and opted for distance vision in both eyes. I'm so glad I did!!! It would be so hard to only have close-up vision all the time. This way I can see to drive, walk, all kinds of things without having to wear glasses. I use readers for reading and computer work, but that's all – and the great part is that I now have the best vision of my entire life – 20/20!
Nov 7, 2020 07:23:19 #
I faced the same choices as you at the start of 2020. Initially I thought about correcting for distance in both eyes. In speaking with others though who had issues with needing glasses for any activity up close, I changed my mind. I've worn glasses since I was a kid, and have no problem with putting them on for watching tv or driving. I wear sunglasses anyway whenever I'm outside. Using diopter compensation I don't need glasses when I'm out and about with camera in hand.
Good luck on whatever you choose. You'll be amazed at the improvement in your vision and color perception.
Good luck on whatever you choose. You'll be amazed at the improvement in your vision and color perception.
Nov 7, 2020 07:54:38 #
Randyfrieder
Loc: Long Island, New York
Hi, my eyes focus close up fine, but I need correction for seeing far away. For the last 15 years, I have been doing what is called, monovision.
I use one contact in my left eye, that sees far away. And the right eye has nothing, no contact. That’s my shooting eye, so I have had to adjust the diopter correction on the camera, but other than that, it’s been the easiest and best thing I have done with my eyes.
I used to have to put glasses on to see more than 6 feet away, take them off to read something, all day long, etc.
now, it’s automatic and amazing. The brain automatically compensates, so that I can go from reading my phone to reading a street sign, seamlessly. I don’t think about it at all. It just works, so in answer to your question, If it were for me, I would absolutely do one closeup eye and one far away eye.
Ask your doctor about monovision, he/she obviously is aware of it, as evidenced by his/her offering the monovision option.
You can also search the web for info, using the search term: monovision.
I use one contact in my left eye, that sees far away. And the right eye has nothing, no contact. That’s my shooting eye, so I have had to adjust the diopter correction on the camera, but other than that, it’s been the easiest and best thing I have done with my eyes.
I used to have to put glasses on to see more than 6 feet away, take them off to read something, all day long, etc.
now, it’s automatic and amazing. The brain automatically compensates, so that I can go from reading my phone to reading a street sign, seamlessly. I don’t think about it at all. It just works, so in answer to your question, If it were for me, I would absolutely do one closeup eye and one far away eye.
Ask your doctor about monovision, he/she obviously is aware of it, as evidenced by his/her offering the monovision option.
You can also search the web for info, using the search term: monovision.
Nov 7, 2020 08:05:35 #
I had botH eyes done two years ago. I asked the doctor about the satisfaction rate with each type of lens and he told me that many more people who chose bifocals were unhappy with them and eventually had them changed to distance lenses. I got the distance ones and use cheap reading glasses; I have many pair all over the place. The doctor also recommended the laser procedure rather than the traditional knife because it required less pressure on the eyes and healed more quickly. Laser isn’t paid for by Medicare, so I paid the $1,500/eye up-charge. My eyes healed quickly.
Nov 7, 2020 08:23:24 #
nospambob
Loc: Edmond, Oklahoma
Monovision - one eye for reading, the other for looking down the road. Don't do this unless you've tried it first with contact lenses. A lot of people (myself included) take to it instantly, and it is wonderful. Your brain switches automatically between whichever needs to be in focus. My wife tried it with contacts, and never could get used to it. So unless you've tried it, it could end up being a disaster.
I've had my cataracts replaced, and see monovision fantastic. Would NOT trade it for all the tea in China.
I've had my cataracts replaced, and see monovision fantastic. Would NOT trade it for all the tea in China.
Nov 7, 2020 09:22:47 #
lrm wrote:
Cataracts coming out. Must decide (1) two distance lens or (2) two near vision lens) or (3) Distance lens in left eye and near vision lens in right eye. Using camera with right eye. has anyone gone through this, and what advice do you have.
If I were getting it done today, I would be looking for a lens that was progressive. Most doctors that I have spoken with do not recommend one lens for distance and another for close work. Often talking with more than one doctor will give you a better choice in what to do.
Nov 7, 2020 09:28:45 #
I have had contact lenses: one for close and one for far. My brain was able to adjust right away. But I do know a couple people who were unable to do so. Has that been mentioned to you? Have you already been doing so???
Nov 7, 2020 09:43:30 #
FWIW, 77 yrs old and opted for “perfect” distance vision. Got it -(20/15) despite some astigmatism. Near/far compromises depth perception. I can still see clearly at arms length, but use a 1-Day contact lens when I expect to need better near vision. Works well for me.
Nov 7, 2020 09:47:41 #
Two distance lenses. Readers for close-up. I've never been sorry that's what I did.
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