Sorry...typo there...my last sentence should read:
It's usually the preferred way because it so much less evasive than explanting a lens...
Option when you have had monovision done and are not happy, is to have a lasik touchup to either bring the undercorrected eye to mini monovision (say about -1.0 diopter) or a full correction up to 20/20...
It's usually the preferred way of explanting a lens because it is less evasive...
And, of course, the Acrysof ReSTOR 2.5 and the multifocal versions of the 3.0 and 2.5 have not yet been approved by the FDA.
Maybe some time this decade, but I wouldn't count on the FDA moving faster than glacier speed.
= means I have read the last post and have no further comment.
JCH MD
ola1000, thanks for your valuable input... If I understand correctly, you didn't adjust to monovision? Or you DID adjust and are just unhappy with this concept? Is there anything you can do now to improve your state?
I asked a certain dr in london about Trulign for me, he checked with the supplier and said it's not yet available for my eyes.. should take a few months he said. If this may be the best long term solution, I can wait some more.
By the way, I still can't help myself from occasionally checking for other solutions. In the past few months two articles got my attention:
1. Oct 2013, Germany:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/267835.php
2. Dec 2013, Scotland:
http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/scots-scientists-develop-laser-cure-for-cataracts-1-3242146
I know that even if any of it is true it may take a long time before it's actually out there. But, I'd like to hear you guys' opinions about these new research diretions.
One question for you Dr Hagan, if I may, what does it mean when you reply with a mere " - " or " = "? I saw it alot and didn't get it.
Follow this link for Trulign information
http://www.revophth.com/content/d/technology_update/c/42257/
And who is this top ophthalmologist Trulign surgeon?
Thanks in advance.
Same age I got surgery monovision on both eye using conventional lens, i would completely recommend against that. it'a not worth losing the natural accomodation, it was very depressing for me. Afterwards I got a chance to email one of the top ophthamologist in the country about the TRULIGN™ Toric Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens. It's a surgery that totally depends on the skill of the surgeon, i would advise u to go to only the best even if you have to travel out of state. Read articles and you would see this surgeon giving advice to surgeons about the best way to perform this procedure and what to watch out for. i couldn't help sadly because i already had monofocals on both but this surgeon advised that results might differ and aren't worth the risk
Using the "Find A Surgeon" feature on the websites of the IOLs you find most interesting, should give you some matches, enabling you to find a nearby Dr. that has experience in both types and could make a valid recommendation.
I have not experience with those two lens. You can search the medical literature using a search engine or go to PubMed http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
Consider getting 2 or 3 opinions on your best options.
JCH MD
Thanks, i've read the article and it was indeed very informative.
But some of my questions do remain:
I haven't yet heard experienced reviews about Trulign lens and Restor 2.5, both are the "premium" iols that take my interest most. These along with monovision seem like my leading options.
Where can I find non-commercial information of these iols?
[ And, I was of course joking with my rant about science - patients in the past probably only dreamed of today's treatments. I just wished I could fix it without cutting my eye open... But that may already count as sci-fi ]
LOTS of valuable info in Today's Pulse.
I would also suggest a book by David Richardson, MD, titled "So You've Got A Cataract, What You Need To Know About Cataract Surgery" available for a reasonable price, and also can be purchased in a Kindle edition for easy reading.
Good starts.
Your questions can be answered by going to Today's Pulse at the bottom of this page and reading the article I wrote on considerations before cataract surgery.
Modern science is so disappointing???????
JCH MD