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Monovision or Rezoom?
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Monovision or Rezoom?
by Pudleboy, Mar 01, 2007 12:00AM
Due to a cataract I had a monfocal distance lens implanted in my dominant right eye in April 2002. My vision was good for both near and far as I was nearsighted in my left eye. I was satisfied with the results. My vision has since deteriorated in my left eye due to the growth of a cataract. Both intedrmedate and close are worse, distance is still ok but less sharp that before. I recently visited my Eye surgeon who said I am a good candidate for monovision. This would require a monsvision IOL in my left eye for close vision. Ihad heard of the ReZoom lens and asked about it. They say that is also an alternative but costs $2500 as itis considered cosmetic. I have heard that the best results are obtained when both eyes are done with the Rezoom. My question is will a ReZoom work well with the long distance IOL in my right eye. Secondly, will the use of a monovision lens in my left eye give me equivalent results? The doctor will be getting software to demonstrate to patients the potential oucome for the surgery. The Doctor has done one Rezoom implant. Very experienced surgeon who I have confidende in. Since Medicare pays all for the moofocal lenses I don't see a push for the ReZoom.
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, Mar 01, 2007 12:00AM
'My question is will a ReZoom work well with the long distance IOL in my right eye'
no, probably not. all multifocals work much, much better when BOTHY eyes are multifocal.
'Secondly, will the use of a monovision lens in my left eye give me equivalent results?'
probably equivalent results as what you were previously doing, yes.
'Since Medicare pays all for the moofocal lenses I don't see a push for the ReZoom.'
me neither in this ase, especially since you were already happy with your previous monovision. monofocal monovision iol is probably your best bet IMO
no, probably not. all multifocals work much, much better when BOTHY eyes are multifocal.
'Secondly, will the use of a monovision lens in my left eye give me equivalent results?'
probably equivalent results as what you were previously doing, yes.
'Since Medicare pays all for the moofocal lenses I don't see a push for the ReZoom.'
me neither in this ase, especially since you were already happy with your previous monovision. monofocal monovision iol is probably your best bet IMO
Were they satisfied or not? Thanks for the input.
I feel that I would be MUCH better off with a monofocal implant, but will probably have to pay out of my own pocket to get the ReZoom taken out and replaced.