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Eye Conditions | Last Active: Nov 4, 2019 | Replies (7)
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Mary
Thanks for reply. I'm familiar with St. Luke's and may go see what they say about implants.
My case is a little different from yours and my natural lenses were removed in 1983 and no implants. I did wear contacts for a few years but they tended to irritate my eyes, so ever since I've been wearning thick glasses. Then in 1988 and 1989 I had detachments and ended up with buckles in both eyes. Then in early 1990's glaucoma set in and I'm now on max drops for glaucoma - Dorzolimide, Combigan, Lumigan, and Rhopressa. When these quit working to keep pressure under 15, then it will be time for more surgery such as GATT to relieve the pressure surgically. Over the last 25 years, I've gradually lost vision due to glaucoma and now have no central vision in left eye and have about half the field in right eye and can see 20-40 with corrective glasses.

But I'm still interested in getting implants to improve vision and reduce glare now if St. Lukes or someone else is willing.

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imallears | @imallears | Nov 4, 2019

@dsh33782
Hi,
Wow...buckles in both eyes...my buckle is in one. I can understand your reticence or caution with your eye history. If lenses are not an option for you...those glass lenses don’t have to be that thick. Perhaps they can make a thinner and lighter lens....I had that done before the cataract surgery but they were probably not as thick as yours.

I have a great Doctor at the Tarpon campus which is nearest to me. Pitt Gils did the cataract surgery on mine and my granddaughter went to high school with one of his children. They must do thousands a year which is one of the reasons I switched.
St Luke’s is a very caring and Christian facility..their staff is amazing and the appointment processes are flawless.

I’m so interested in hearing the outcome of your visit ...please don’t forget to share.

FL Mary

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