1. < Eye Conditions
Profile picture for nathanstrahl

Cataract surgery and lens choices

Posted by nathanstrahl @nathanstrahl, Mar 9 10:20am

I am scheduled for cataract surgery in about a month. I have been given numerous options for lenses, but remain confused as to the best choice. I have very mild astigmatism in one eye and very little astigmatism in the other. I have moderate dry AMD, but no real vision deficits noted. Money is always a factor but when it comes to my eyes it is much less a factor in choice. My goal is to be able to have far and intermediate vision without glasses but I appreciate I will likely need glasses for reading. The lens that comes standard with Medicare is one option and Torex is another option. Again, putting price aside, I want to limit my dependence on glasses and am willing to pay extra for that.

Thanking yoi in avance.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Eye Conditions Support Group.

Profile picture for John, Volunteer Mentor
Mentor
John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 10 3:46pm
In reply to @tonyfan "I have been prescribed eye drops such as LATANAPROST; NOW TIMOLOL MALEATE for eye pressure I..." + (show)
Profile picture for tonyfan @tonyfan

I have been prescribed eye drops such as LATANAPROST; NOW TIMOLOL MALEATE for eye pressure
I seem to have extreme fatigue, depression ,tiredness; and chills at times also
should I go off these, or are there other solutions to this condition??

Jump to this post

Welcome @tonyfanm We are just patients like yourself and cannot diagnose or give medical advice. I don't think I would stop taking any of my medications without first consulting my doctor.

Have you talked with your doctor about your symptoms?

REPLY
Profile picture for kaye46
kaye46 | @kaye46 | Mar 11 7:43am

As a side note, I selected lenses meant to enhance night driving performance. Each lens cost me about $800 in 2020, which is more than what the health service covers for regular lenses in Canada. During my visit to my usual optometrist, he discovered that the lens in my left eye was designed to help with close-up vision. The specialist expressed irritation that I had that lens, pointing out that it was much pricier than what I had originally purchased, almost as if he was blaming me for it. I said, "I suppose they must have made a mistake," to which he said, "We don't make mistakes". It's amusing because it's clear they do, indeed.

REPLY
Profile picture for thirdtimelucky
thirdtimelucky | @thirdtimelucky | Mar 13 3:44pm
In reply to @daisy17 "Before my cataract surgery last fall, I wore contact lenses for many many years. Most recently..." + (show)
Profile picture for daisy17 @daisy17

Before my cataract surgery last fall, I wore contact lenses for many many years. Most recently I had dual vision contacts, meaning one contact lens was for reading and the other lens was for distance. Because of this, I was able to do the same thing with my cataract lenses -- the lens in my right eye is weaker strength so I can see up close pretty clearly. The lens in my left eye is for distance. It works so great for me that I don't even need cheaters for reading, which I needed prior to my cataract surgery. I am getting glasses for driving to bring my right eye up to 20/20 for distance. Anyway, I know that's probably not an option for you, but I wanted to share my experience as I am so pleased with the results.

Jump to this post

@daisy17 Hi! I had the same type of lens implant as you approximately 4 years ago. I wore gas permeable contact lenses for 50 years with the last 10 or so years as monivision. It was a no brainer for me to choose my implants in the same style. I also have glasses for driving at night. It’s so wonderful to be able to see the tiniest print on a label! Perhaps not everyone’s choice of implants but like you, I did not want readers. 🎶🇨🇦🎶

REPLY
Profile picture for tonyfan
tonyfan | @tonyfan | Mar 17 1:08pm

HI to all who commented on my eye pressure issues with prescribed eye drops. I have scheduled appointments with my eye specialists, however are all next month. I continue to use my drops but continue issues with side effects!!

Still open to any and all suggestions from anyone using eye pressure drops!! Thanks!!

REPLY
Please sign in or register to post a reply.