Crystalens HD 4th Generation Lens

[jrws]

Just wondering if anyone out there has any new input on this new generation Crystalens. I understand they are now being used by some Ophthalmologists (having been recently released and revised).

I would love some feedback from the Dr's viewing this site as well as from any readers who have used these new lenses as to your personal experiences with them, even if your early on impressions. Thank you all in advance for your input!

[JodieJ]

A contact lens (like 1-day Acuvue moist) or LASIK should give you good distance vision once your eye has healed.  

[2ndsight]

regarding what you call lens glare, yes, I would describe it as reflection, when a light source (usually from the side or overhead) hits the lens. Other Crystalens patients have described this. It was very noticeable for me at night, when driving beneath street lamps, or when light was coming in a window from the side. It is 4 1/2 months since my surgery and I hardly notice this anymore.

[JodieJ]

Dand1, where can we access the article you are referring to?  Are you saying that the Crystalens doesn't work well for older people with presbyopia?  They are the primary potential patient group for the Crystalens, and all of the advertising seems to be targeted to them (e.g., "See young, be young" ads with attractive, in-shape seniors.)   Not too many people under 40 need cataract surgery.

Rita, one of my mother's friends (age 80) has full monovision with monofocal IOLs.  She previously used monovision contacts for many years.  She never wears glasses; she's able to drive at night, use her computer, and read the newspaper and books without correction.  But not everyone can adjust to full monovision.  Most people who have never tried it are probably better off with modified monovision (and using weak readers for small print.)

[2ndsight]

I cannot read the small print very well at all but I can read the larger headlines, ads, etc. I only need 1.25 readers though. I had 1.00 diopter of astigmatism before surgery, and afterwards, with the Crystalens, the astigmatism seemed a lot more noticeable. So some of my reading vision is affected by that, the small typeface looks like it has a jagged edge. I can actually see and read the computer screen without glasses but it is more comfortable with them. Like you I only had one eye done (so far.) My left eye has a contact lens, and I see 20/20 with that. My reading vision is actually better with that eye.

[dand1]

I had monovision. I could read in my right eye and could see far in my left eye although neither was 20/20. The halos lasted only the first day. My doctor said it was because of the surgery. I do see glare from lights at night when outside or driving. It happens when the light comes from the side or overhead. I'm hoping this will subside as my eye heals from the surgery. I do have one stitch that will be removed next week. The doctor said my vision would get better and then worse the first week before getting better. I do see far and mid range and have since the next day. It's the close up that should improve over time. I can not see my computer screen sharply yet witch he told me I would be able to do without glasses. I wish I had opted to back off the distance to give me closer reading ability and left the left eye for distance. That would eliminate the need for glasses. The doctor did say if I wasn't happy with the outcome he could tweak it. What that means and by how much I don't know. I'll find out next week.

[dand1]

I just had the crystalens hd put in today. Right now I see halos around the tv screen and the lamp shade. The doctor said my vision would be blurry at first that is to be expected. I opted not back off the my distance vision .5 to .75 diopter for reading like was discussed with my surgeon if I had gone with the crystalens-50. The hd is supposed to give more reading ability without comprimising distance. I will post later as to my progress. I just hope I made the right decision going with the crystalens.