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Crystalens HD 4th Generation Lens
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!
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!
A related discussion, Crystalens not what they said was started.
A related discussion, cruystalens problems? was started.
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I've found the 1-day disposable contacts more comfortable than the 30-day disposables, although they end up being more expensive. (There's no time for deposits to collect on the lens.) You could test drive more than one type of contact. If contact lenses work for you, then great--problem solved. (BTW, it can be much cheaper to buy contacts online once you've found a brand that works.) LASIK would be another alternative--probably safer than getting a piggyback IOL.
It has been 1 month since my cataract surgery with the new crystalens hd. I no longer see the lens glare, but still have blurry distance. Dr. says he thinks this is what I can expect and suggests something called piggyback but kind of reluctant to do, contacts or lasik surgery. Right now I have mono-vision (I think) one has distance, one reading. Before surgery, only needed reading glasses for both. For now I think I am going to try contacts for the distance. I guess some people just can't wear them for one reason or another. Hope I have no problem. Considering the 30 day ones? Wish I had posted questions before surgery and read results. Could be Drs. fault or just one of the 10% that have a problem with the lens. I am anxious to get this taken care whatever I need to do.
I noticed in your last email you said your emails had disapeared. I have sent you two but when I check my sent file it doesn't show them as being sent. Just wondering if you got them.
Thanks. I hope others who are thinking of getting this lens read this blog. it is a big decision. I'm not telling anyone to do what I did because their results may not be the same. As an example KitKathy. It pays to research doctors and get a really good one and one that uses the latest technology.
It sounds like you already have good results, which will probably get even better with time. Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your new vision for many years.
P.S. I still have some glare at night while driving. Not as much in the left eye set for reading but the nurse today said this will also get better as the eye haels and settles down. It takes 3 to 6 months to see the final outcome.
You're right about the pupil size and seeing the edges of the lens. I asked the nurse about this before deciding which way to go on my dominant left eye. I wasn't going to back off the distance but after talking to the doctor in the operating room he convinced me it would be better for me. I'm glad I did. My vision is better than expected. Not only am I reading without glasses but my intermediate vision as well as distance is great. Let me clarify distance. I can see across the room and everything is sharp and then it starts to fall off. It's only been two days since my surgery and I'm seeing better than expected. My right eye has backed off has far as sharpness for distance and intermediate but I was told at first my vision would be better and then get worse before getting better again. Still though with both eyes together everyhting is in focus. It is so nice to be able to see everything as it really is once again and without glasses. I can't wait until both eyes heal and settle down so I can see even better.
I think that the problem of seeing the edges of the lens is related to your pupil size rather than the power of the Crystalens implanted (i.e., whether it's set for distance or near/intermediate vision). If you have good distance vision in your first eye, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to give your near vision a boost in your second eye.
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Mine was set for distance and middle vision and was told I would be able to read a menu and my computer screen with the previous Crystalens. This C-500 is supposed to give more reading ability but will take time. The doctor told me the Crystalens takes longer to see the final results than a standard monofocal lens. After hearing about you seeing the edges of the lens is making me think twice about getting my second eye set for reading. I'd rather wear glasses for reading than see the edge of the lens. That would be annoying to say the least. My lens power is 18. The nurse gave a card to carry for any medical attention I might need in the future. It tells medical personal what lens and whta power it is on the back. As I stated before the doctor told me it is best to have both eyes done with this lens becauase they work together. I will have certain execises to do to strengthen my vision and get both eyes to work together. So my reading ability and overall vision should improve.
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Thank you both for the info, concern and assurance that it probably will be alright in the future. There are so many choices these days, sometimes I forget how much progress has been made and all the alternatives there are in alot of situations. All a person can do is go forward and hope for the best. Thanks again!
A contact lens (like 1-day Acuvue moist) or LASIK should give you good distance vision once your eye has healed.
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.
Thank you JodyJ and 2ndsight for the info. I guess because I paid the extra I feel jipped with the outcome. The distance, unless I get used to it, makes my eye feel like it is not opened all the way and teary. Yet it seems like I am looking through a camera lens. The doctor also gave me some drops for dry eye because I was seeing film once in awhile. Hope that is not forever. How can the company say 90% have no problem when the lens just came out? Have you experienced seeing the lens glare in your eye? I think if I cannot see distance I will follow whatever the doctor suggests. Maybe a contact would work. I've never worn them but could get used to it! My husband had cataract surgery 2 weeks before me with and could see distance after a couple days. He still needs reading glasses. He did not get the crystalens HD. Will keep you posted and thank you for getting back so fast and on a holiday weekend!
If you can read with the new Crystalens but distance is blurry, it means that the power calculations were off and you are nearsighted. I would not expect much improvement in distance vision. However, this does not mean that the final outcome won't be great. Getting excellent distance vision in your second eye could give you a very nice range of focus. With a little luck, you wouldn't need glasses for any activity. I read one report from a surgeon who stated that his few premium IOL patients who experienced a "myopic surprise" in one eye were eventually "thrilled" with their outcome.
a couple of other people have now also posted that they could read with the new Crystalens HD but that their distance vision was blurry. Keep us posted on whether your distance vision improves!
Hi, I am 57, had cataract surgery Aug. 11 with the crystalens hd. I used to need reading glasses only. After the surgery my distance is blurry, but can use the computer and read without any problem. My doctor lasered my eye twice and now he gave me drops to keep it dilated til Sept. 8, hoping the lense will set back further. I really don't think that will work! I paid $1450 for the lense that ins. wouldn't cover. On Aug. 27 he said there are other options with one being lasik along with $1000. I'm told that is a low price and maybe cutting me a deal??? I am hoping in time the hd will work well for me??? I would like to know if you can see the curves of the lense? It seems the lense is out further than my eye and I can see it! I have enjoyed keeping up with everyones problems and at least don't feel alone in the process. Good Luck to you and keep me posted. Kathy
If your distance vision is plano, you can use my vision as a benchmark for your gain in near/intermediate vision with the Crystalens. I'm plano in both eyes with monofocal IOLs. Without correction I can read most restaurant menus (especially in good lighting) and my computer monitor, but I'd have to strain and squint. I can't read small print in any lighting without correction; my progressive glasses are +2.25 D. Based on the articles I've read, the older Crystalens model provides about .5 D to 1.0 D of near vision. The newer model is supposed to do better.
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Sorry I forgot to link the web page. It was a CNN article if I find later I will let you know. The C-HD is marketed to people 45+. I am 53. Dr.Hagan told me the following "It may take several months for things to settle down with your Crystalens. Remember Crystalens is generally best for distance and intermediate and less so for reading."
My doctor and staff told I should be able to read a menu but might need a +1.00 for fine print. That was was with the third generation Crystalens. So now I'm expecting something better with the C-HD. I was told it could take several months before the final results will be known. I have heard of some peolpe's vision being better a year later. At my 1 week apointmenbt last week the assisant physician told me the Crystalens takes a while before it works up to it's potential. The nurse had told me because I was younger that I might do better than someone older because my eye muscles are younger. So far I am reading most things. I can read my computer screen but it is a challenge at this point. As an example reading vision is more blurred when I have been using readers. It adjust after I take them for awhile which tells me I will be able to strengthen my reading ability by not using them and making my brain and eye muscles adjust. The doctor told me it is best to have both eyes done since they work together. He will give me exercises to do to stenghthen my eyes and to get them to work together. So only time will tell the final outcome.
My doctor and staff told I should be able to read a menu but might need a +1.00 for fine print. That was was with the third generation Crystalens. So now I'm expecting something better with the C-HD. I was told it could take several months before the final results will be known. I have heard of some peolpe's vision being better a year later. At my 1 week apointmenbt last week the assisant physician told me the Crystalens takes a while before it works up to it's potential. The nurse had told me because I was younger that I might do better than someone older because my eye muscles are younger. So far I am reading most things. I can read my computer screen but it is a challenge at this point. As an example reading vision is more blurred when I have been using readers. It adjust after I take them for awhile which tells me I will be able to strengthen my reading ability by not using them and making my brain and eye muscles adjust. The doctor told me it is best to have both eyes done since they work together. He will give me exercises to do to stenghthen my eyes and to get them to work together. So only time will tell the final outcome.
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