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Ultraviolet Cat

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17. My experience . . .

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 05:17 PM

Jan 2021

I am 51 and recently had my second cataract surgery. I have monofocal lenses - I have one that is set for full distance and the other is for slightly shorter distances (not true monovision as I was worried about adjusting to that - one is 18.5D and the other is 16.0D, just for reference). I have to wear readers, but I can actually see my phone or computer without them on if necessary (not super clear, but not terrible either). I can also see the full dashboard in my car clearly without any vision correction, which is really nice!

I have heard that one of the problems with the multifocal lenses is that they can bend and get a crease in the middle, which can really be bad for your vision and is nearly impossible to fix. Both of my surgeons steered me away from them.

I would go with good monofocal lenses set for distance and live with the fact that you will probably need readers.

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Help! - Cataract Surgery [View all] RamblingRose Jan 2021 OP

Sounds expensive Ritabert Jan 2021 #1

Had it done at about 73 years old. gibraltar72 Jan 2021 #2

I had cataract surgery and do not need glasses. Desert grandma Jan 2021 #3

I had both eyes done over the past 2 years SoCalNative Jan 2021 #4

Same for me. redstatebluegirl Jan 2021 #18

I went legally blind. Life SUCKED. I have Multi-Focal CrystalLens in both eyes now, 20/20, worth BamaRefugee Jan 2021 #5

I had both eyes done many years ago. Binkie The Clown Jan 2021 #6

I got the mono vision option unc70 Jan 2021 #7

Something doesn't sound right. Did they give you an eye exam and check for astigmatism? still_one Jan 2021 #8

I had standard cataract surgery.... quickesst Jan 2021 #9

You will still need glasses at some point, most likely. Jirel Jan 2021 #10

I don't know about that. lark Jan 2021 #11

That sucks! As someone mentioned, I wonder if the dr.'s get a kickback on these multi focal lenses RamblingRose Jan 2021 #14

They sure make a ton of profit off of them. lark Jan 2021 #16

if it were me... RicROC Jan 2021 #12

If I understand, the "Standard Package" is for a mono focus lens that WILL correct distance vision RamblingRose Jan 2021 #13

I had the surgery when I was in my sixties. murielm99 Jan 2021 #15

My experience . . . Ultraviolet Cat Jan 2021 #17

My doctor steered me away from multi-focal and I opted for having standard better distance vision wishstar Jan 2021 #19

Standard cataract surgery worked for me nitpicker Jan 2021 #20

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2021 #21

I have horrid astigmatism in an eye due to a scleral buckle. Owl Aug 2021 #22