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ReZoom and Needing Glasses

by Fenwick, Jan 11, 2007 12:00AM
I had the ReZoom lens put in both eyes; I'm 56 years old. Left eye not bad but right eye is not even close to clear. Close left eye and can't read this page! So now after a, (quick post op visit for right eye), I have been given a perscripition for glasses. Is it possible I have the wrong lens in my right eve? Also why spend $$ out of pocket for a lens to save on glasses and then have to get them anyway? Was I misinformed? Perscription is + .50/+.125 for both eyes. I am also not too happy with the stars, halos  at night either. Have heard of halos after lazar and wonder if they will go away and if so how long can it take? Can they stay forever? Are dry eyes also a side affect? Can lazar be used to correct vison after ReZoom's are put in or am I stuck with the vision I now have. Will vision change still, worsen with age? I need options and answers. Will set up and see doctor again and this time lock the door if need be to get answers from him but could use more information before visit. Maybe I need to see a differant doctor to get the facts or remove the lens and I'm sure that would be all out of pocket. I'm not happy as you can tell!
Doctor's Answer

by Forum-OD-MP, Jan 12, 2007 12:00AM
yes, its possible you have the incorrect power lens implant.



the halos you are now experiencing are unlikely to completely go away.  they may or may not fade/get better.



dry eyes are a side effect of every surgery.



sometimes laser can be used to "correct" your vision post op, sometimes not.  it depends on WHY its blurry.



dont know if your vision will "worsen with age" or not.  no idea.



a second opinion from another surgeon is always a great idea.  yes, it would likely be out of pocket.
Member Comments (9)

by K-D, Jan 11, 2007 12:00AM
To: fenwick
Unfortunately, many on this board can relate to your concerns. The good news I can give to you is that after 8 months, my horrible psychedelic halos are almost gone. But it took 8 months for them to even start to decrease.

Yes, laser is used to fine tune after multifocals in 20% of implants.

Do not hesitate to get another opinion because explants are safest in the first 3 months. Best wishes to you!

by Fenwick, Jan 15, 2007 12:00AM
After giving some thought and doing research on this site, ( shame on me for not finding this place sooner ), I'm not sure what to do next. Most likely nothing but wait for a much needed Class action Suite to begin. Had to retire early and can't afford to replace lenses out of pocket and don't know who to trust if I did. Wife wants me to confront Doctor not that I ever need to be encouraged into a confrontation but what would one say. Remove the lenses you and I screwed up? Right eye is wrong strength, replace it with another ReZoom piece of junk? My problem  is Night Vision. I don't feel safe driveling long distance at night right now. Guess I'll have to get glasses again. Oh the thing that really stood out on my last visit to the Doctors office is when a assistant let it slip that she didn't knot the answer to a question because they hadn't done very many of the ReZoom lens implants. I almost fell off my chair. That's not what the Doctor said in the Pre-Op interview. Anyone have any ideas on how to warn others. If the people at ReZoom read this site as suggested I'm sure their Lawyers are renaming the company as we speak to avoid law suits! Comments welcome.

by JodieJ, Jan 15, 2007 12:00AM
To: Fenwick
I'm truly sorry to read about your disappointing, costly, frustrating and anxiety-provoking experience.  In your place, I'd probably react just the way you have.  But threatening lawsuits just isn't going to help you achieve your primary goal, which is to improve your vision.  I suggest that you make a list of all your concerns related to your vision. (You have mentioned many in your posts.)  Then set up an appointment with your doctor and bring this list with you.  Try your best to view your doctor as a collaborator; making accusations (no matter how justified) won't help you.  See what options your doctor suggests, including the possibility of explanting the ReZooms (and billing it to your insurance!)  IMO, it would definitely be a good idea to get second (and third) opinions from other doctors, preferably ones who are experienced with multifocal lenses.  Best of luck, and keep us posted.

by Dr. Crysta, Jan 25, 2007 12:00AM
To: Fenwick
You do not say when you had your ReZoom lenses implanted, there is only a small window of opportunity for explantation.  Most docs will not explant after 2 months.  You still have options, you can ask for the explant (if the window of opportunity still exists) and you can replace with a monofocal lens, you would need reading glasses - or you could replace with an accommodating lens.  Either way you would be in a better position than you currently are.  What part of the country are you located in?

by aimee37, Feb 04, 2007 12:00AM
I had a similar experience as you.  When it came time to choose an IOL my doctor highly recommended the REZOOM.  I specifically asked him if I would loose any night vision or low light vision and he said no I shouldn't.  Well now after the fact my night vision is very poor.  Fortunatly I only had to have cateract surgery on one eye so I am able to drive, but if my vision was that poor in both eyes I wouldn't feel safe to drive.  To be fair to the REZOOM lense, my daytime vision is very good and I am able to read fairly well.  I don't know if these doctors are getting kick-backs from the IOL companies or what but I am disappointed in mine for not making me aware of the negative trade-offs.  I did some research before my surgery and didn't find anything negative about any of the lenses.  Since the surgery I have found a web site that is very informative.  One of the Cateract Magazines post their articles written for doctors so they use a lot of words you won't recognize but you will figure it out.
Got to go the Super Bowl is starting.

by aimee37, Feb 05, 2007 12:00AM
To: Adam1415
I was considering the Rezoom lens after catarac surgery scheduled for April.  I too have been trying to do some research and am now concerned.  You mentioned a website that gave you good info.  Could you please tell me the name of the site so that I can get more info?  I would like a lens that would give me more "normal" close-up, mid-range and distance sight.  But, not at the expense of good eyesight.  Sight is too precious to take a chance with making a mistake.  Thanks for any help anyone can give me.  L. A.

by aimee37, Feb 07, 2007 12:00AM
To: L.A.
Like I said I am very happy with the Rezoom lense anytime there is enough light, but in low light my vision is poor.  For my lifestyle it is poor enough that I am unhappy with the lense and considering changing it out. I have been looking into the aspheric IOLs.  For me they sound like a better fit.  I will need to wear reading glasses which I have anyway being I work on a computer and it is easier on my eyes.  When I was looking for information on the aspheric IOLs I ran across the "Cataract & Refractive Surgery" website www.crstoday.com.  There are many interesting articals comparing the different types of IOLs.  These are the articles written for doctors so theres a little bit of a learning curve when reading.  Another site that gives you a good overview of the different lense choices is www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/iols.htm.
Good luck with you decision.

by aimee37, Feb 11, 2007 12:00AM
I'm sorry to read about the troubles associated with the multifocals. As a recipient of a Rezoom in my dominant eye and a Restor in my non-dominant eye, I must say I have never been happier. My vision is perfect at ALL distances. Night time starring are decreasing, but I had them anyway with contacts so they don't bother me and my sight at night otherwise is EXCELLENT. I do not wear glasses. Yes, light must be present in abundance to read, however, I see perfectly when it is.  Computer work is clear as well as reading a book or magazine. The fear established here, I feel, is unfounded in many cases. To expect absolute perfection is to expect too much, but given time to adjust, with the combination of Restor and Rezoom, I have forgotten I had the procedure at all. Please research carefully, and don't pass up a wonderful opportunity by taking a little risk, finding a good doctor, and asking for the combination. They absolutely compliment each other in every way. Hope for the best for each of you.. I am very very very happy.

by aimee37, Feb 18, 2007 12:00AM
I am 60 and had my first ReZoom implanted in my non-dominant left eye on Feb. 8.  I found this forum a few months ago and have read everything I could about multifocal lenses and results. I know, therefore, not to expect optimum vision for perhaps a few months at the least.  It's a week after the surgery and the vision in my ReZoom eye is pretty good most of the day. In low light, like in a somewhat dim restaurant at night, the vision is blurry. I hope that will change as my brain gets used to the new way of seeing.  What bothers me he most now is that when I get up in the morning, for the first few hours, I have blurry vision. I have to put on a pair of old reading glasses to see the computer or read anything.  After the first few hours, the clarity seems to somehow 'kick in.'  It has been this way each morning since the surgery.  Is this one of the 'normal' expectations with Rezoom lenses? I didn't read about this outcome anywhere when I was doing my research.  For people who are researching before surgery, the first time out at night, I was really disturbed by the intensity of the 'halos' around lights, especially oncoming car headlights.  The next night when I drove, the halos were much less of a problem.  This is encouraging and I wanted to tell people not to be too scared if they have these bad light effects at first..chances are that they will get better. If anyone knows about the 'morning blur,' I would appreciate a comment.  Thanks.
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