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Had the Tetraflex accomodative IOL implanted on Thursday
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Had the Tetraflex accomodative IOL implanted on Thursday
by hondaboy2001, Feb 04, 2007 12:00AM
Hi Guys
Further to my last post, I thought I'd update everyone.
Thanks to Tony12, I found a great Ophthalmologist, Mr Jeremy Joseph.
He agreed that due to my age (37), I would be an excellent candidate for the Tetraflex lens.
So, on Thursday, 1st Feb, I went in for my surgery. Apart from my blood pressure dropping to 55/22 in the recovery room, everything went very well.
I can see at a distance really well (although, my vision is very odd…it feels as if my two eyes are working slightly independently of each other). I can't read yet with my new eye, unfortunately. If I really focus hard, I can make the words on the computer monitor just about legible. Of course, if I use both eyes, I have no probs.
I did read that it takes a couple of weeks for the intermediate and near vision to come in. Maybe anyone else who has any experience of accommodative IOLs could confirm this or not (Tony12 - How long before you could read?)
I'll let you know how I get on.
Further to my last post, I thought I'd update everyone.
Thanks to Tony12, I found a great Ophthalmologist, Mr Jeremy Joseph.
He agreed that due to my age (37), I would be an excellent candidate for the Tetraflex lens.
So, on Thursday, 1st Feb, I went in for my surgery. Apart from my blood pressure dropping to 55/22 in the recovery room, everything went very well.
I can see at a distance really well (although, my vision is very odd…it feels as if my two eyes are working slightly independently of each other). I can't read yet with my new eye, unfortunately. If I really focus hard, I can make the words on the computer monitor just about legible. Of course, if I use both eyes, I have no probs.
I did read that it takes a couple of weeks for the intermediate and near vision to come in. Maybe anyone else who has any experience of accommodative IOLs could confirm this or not (Tony12 - How long before you could read?)
I'll let you know how I get on.
Doctor's Answer
Has anyone had these symptoms after cataract surgery?
Hello I am 30 years old male. My vision is very bad and I and very near sited and left eye is -12.5 and right eye is -13 (I am very blind). One day I went to my doctor to see if I was eligible to Laser Vision Correction and I was not eligible. Dr. Recommend me to getting cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. But I do not have any catatact. He said I do not have to wear ant contact lens or the bifocal glass.
I am very scared with the surgery. When I reach my age 40 or 50 if I go blind. Would I be short sight or long sight?
Is she the one who done the cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. Did it help her? I can not even go to sleep think about my surgery Date Fed 22 07. I need serious help deciding on my cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. How do I post this on the site?
Sorry, I haven't answered your questions yet; I've only just seen them.
I'll have a go at answering them, but remember, I'm not an ophthalmologist!
"My vision is very bad and I and very near sited and left eye is -12.5 and right eye is -13 (I am very blind). One day I went to my doctor to see if I was eligible to Laser Vision Correction and I was not eligible. Dr. Recommend me to getting cataract extraction with intraocular lenses. But I do not have any cataract. He said I do not have to wear ant contact lens or the bifocal glass."
I have heard people having an IOL installed for bad sight problems, but to promise that you won't need glasses at all is probably not true.
There are three types of Inter Ocular Lenses that are used in cataract surgery - monofocal, multifocal and accommodating. With monofocal (the most common type), you would absolutely need glasses for computer work and reading. Multifocal are supposed to solve all the problems, but sometimes present new problems of their own.
Now, accommodating lenses are lenses that try to mimic the way your natural eye works. In the US (the only accommodating lens currently on sale is Crystalens). Some people are very happy with it, but others are not.
Tetraflex, the lens I chose, is only available in Europe at the moment. It is an accommodating lens, but without the problems of Crystalens. More information about the Tetraflex can be found here www.thetetraflex.com
Supermanr1, if you do decide to have the surgery, I wouldn't worry too much about the actual procedure. Because you're young, you may be able to have a general anaesthetic like I did. The 'Treatment Options' tab in the website I mentioned above, will give you some further info about the procedure.
I was only mildly short-sighted (compared to you) -3.25 in my left eye. I can now see just as well with my left eye as I can with my contact lens in my right eye. I can't read yet, but from what I read, this will come in about two week’s time.
Where do you live? I hope this helps. If you've got any further questions, just ask.
Bill
Welcome to the exclusive Tetraflex club – current membership = 2
How are you getting on now? Has your vision improved since last week?
I had both eyes done 2 weeks apart and had quite a hard time in those 2 weeks. Like you I felt like my eyes were out of balance and didn’t feel quite right until I had the other eye done. I tried using my glasses with the new eye blacked out, also took the right lens out, but neither way felt right. With just the new eye I could just about read news print and number plates but because of ghosting I found it quite a strain.
However, when I had the second eye done my vision improved dramatically because this second eye was so much better than the first – no ghosting at all. I could read clearly the next day. Even now after 3 months my left eye is far better than my right, and I still have some ghosting in my right – but I think this may be due to astigmatism. I even see colours differently – for example green grass appears more yellow with my left eye (my cataract was in my right eye).
Are you going for your 1 week check up on Thursday? Let us know how you get on.
Good luck!
He examined me and said that I don't have a prolapsed iris after all. He said that a tiny strand of the cataract had been left in the eye and was 'hooking' the iris up, creating the teardrop shape.
He said I shouldn't be worried. It may well disappear on its own. If not, and if it starts to cause me problems, he'll remove it with a laser. However, he said that he'd rather not do that if he doesn't have too. Apparently, it can cause more problems than it solves.
Overall though, he was very impressed with both my distance and near vision. My distance was just shy of 20/20 and I could read J3 (although it was very blurry).
He said my vision should continue to improve over the next couple of weeks.
Anyone on here have any experience of 'hooked' irises?
I'm having a few problems (read previous posts), but my vision is doing really well. It seems that every day, I can see things close up better and better.
I'm trying to work through this split vision thing. I certainly think it's getting some better. Well, it’s just going to have to get better, because Mr Joseph thinks it’ll probably be about a year before I need my right eye doing.
I'll keep you posted.
Yep, 'Bill' is my real name.
ANy one had it done>???