Since your ReStor has only been in your eye for a month, explanting it should not be difficult. Many people have had IOLs successfully explanted--so try not to worry.
Thanks so much. I do feel better. I guess the doctor had to give me the worst case scenerio. Jodie you have been great. I don't know what I would have done without your replies. I worry about everything. I am driving my husband crazy . I am worried because he said the rim of the lense is over the iol and this COULD not will make it difficult.
I have to think positive. I'll get back to you and let you know the good outcome.
thanks again.
Also, when I had the lens implanted I had general anastetic. I felt awful after. This time I am not. Now I am worried about being awake. Everyone says it is not bad at all. See what I mean, I worry about everything!
Lorraine
Ask your doctor is he has removed a Restor type of IOL, if not ask for a referral to one who has experience removing this type of IOL.
Dr. O.
Is there a big difference with removing a Restor lens than it would be for a regular iol lens.
fromdisappointed66
Do I need a skilled surgeon or one that has already removed Restor lens. I heard from
Londonbridge. She did not say whether her surgeon had removed other Resto lenes
or not. I guess I'll just have to go through with it and pray for the best. I feel sure he is capable.
I really need some reassurance.
Thanks Jodie.
Lorraine disappointed 66
To the best of my knowledge, when an IOL has been implanted for more than a couple of months, it gets anchored in the eye. Your ReStor was implanted only a month ago, which should make it much easier to remove. I'm not an eye surgeon, but I know that a ReStor has exactly the same dimensions as Alcon's monofocal IOLs. I don't understand why explanting it would present special problems. (Explanting the Crystalens, with its large accommodating "legs", might be somewhat more difficult.) I really think that your procedure on Monday will go fine, and you can close the chapter on all your problems with ReStor. Post again to let us know.