M14 Forum

csacpt · March 8th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Has anyone had or know anyone who has had this type of lens implant? It is the same procedure that is used for cataracts according to my limited knowledge. I've been told by my eye doc that I have the beginnings of cataracts and currently am wearing progressive lenses. He said I should wait for Lasix or one of those types of procedures until the cataract issue is resolved since it would only have to be redone after a lens implant. I'm thinking maybe this would "kill two birds with one stone" so to speak. Any input would be appreciated. TIA

csacpt · March 21st, 2009, 05:02 PM

Looks like I'll be the guinea pig on this one. I've done all the research on this that I can and have scheduled with my doc to have the procedure. I'll post results when it's done. I'd appreciate a few prayers on my behalf, if anyone is so inclined.

Thanks

RAMMAC · March 21st, 2009, 05:52 PM

My dad had his lenses replaced (cataracts) a few years back and he was happy with the results. He still wore glasses but only for reading. The whole process from the time he went in for surgery to the time I put him in the truck was about an hour. He was awake for the whole thing but he was a little groggy afterwards.

csacpt · March 21st, 2009, 08:46 PM

Thanks for the reply. Mine (cataracts) aren't that bad yet but they do make shooting difficult with irons. I just figured, get it done and be done with it. I don't mind reading glasses, but anything that interferes with shooting really bothers me. I just figure I might need it lately. I'll let everyone know how it works out.

Thanks

Oxmix · March 23rd, 2009, 09:28 AM

Cataract surgery is a piece of cake. Takes about 15 minutes these days. The surgery is painless and you are patched for only 1 day. You will need to put drops in your eye for about month. If you currently wear corrective lenses you may need to change eyeglass lenses a couple times as the eye heals.

There is one thing you should be made aware of. If the surgeon does not get all of the old lens material out of the lens capsule you will develop a secondary cataract. This is where the lens capsule opacifies. To correct this a yag laser is used to blast a hole in the lens capsule. This may leave you with some problem with night vision. There is also a slight risk of detached retina and glaucoma from this procedure.

The choice is yours, but, even though the procedure is low risk, I would wait as long as possible before having the procedure done. BTDT

Regards

Ox

bolos · March 25th, 2009, 07:18 PM

The Crystalens HD will probably give you the best Va currently ,but tech is always changing.Expect to have some halos at first and a prolonged healing time.Your vision will improve over the next 6 to 12 months.Multifocal lens work best when the surgeon induces a small amount of myopia in the non dominant eye for improved near acuity.Secondary opacification is normal with cataract surgery , increased phaco time inside the eye to remove all of the epithelial cells just increases risk of inflammation and is not worth it.

Bamban · March 26th, 2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by csacpt

Has anyone had or know anyone who has had this type of lens implant? It is the same procedure that is used for cataracts according to my limited knowledge. I've been told by my eye doc that I have the beginnings of cataracts and currently am wearing progressive lenses. He said I should wait for Lasix or one of those types of procedures until the cataract issue is resolved since it would only have to be redone after a lens implant. I'm thinking maybe this would "kill two birds with one stone" so to speak. Any input would be appreciated. TIA

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Charlie Xray · January 24th, 2010, 03:35 PM

I just had cataract surgery on my right eye. My doctor advised me against the multifocal. He put in a correction for 25/20, which was mainly for middle vision. Distance is not as sharp but not troubling. The benefit is I can once more see my sights on my pistols and rifles, where they were blurry before with contacts. I am very pleased with the results.

Left eye is not as bad yet, but that will be corrected for distance like the contact I wear now.

I still wear drug store readers for close work, but that does not bother me.

The surgery took 10-15 minutes max and was painless. I was in the office for less than 2 hours total.

CX

BC · September 3rd, 2011, 01:05 PM

Any updates or more info on this thread?

Chief Sapulpa · December 31st, 2011, 11:26 PM

I had cataract surgery on both of my eyes in April and May 2011; each eye surgery 2 weeks apart. I had the old lens destroyed with ultra sound and replaced with intraoccular implants. My right eye (dominant eye) is corrected for maximum distance and my left for mid range starting a about 20". With both eyes open I have 20/15 vision. I need computer/task glasses for reading, tinkering and computer work.
My doctor did not recommend the multifocal lens implants.
The surgery prep time took longer than the actual procedure and no eye patches required. Only missed one day of work per eye. Perfect vision when I left from surgery. No pain or discomfort at all.
Because my cataracts impaired my ability to drive at night and affected my work, my health insurance paid for all but a small deductable.
I'm a raving fan of this procedure. Only downside was adjusting to the reading glasses requirement and my new passion for expensive sunglasses.

bd111 · January 1st, 2012, 05:00 AM

If your inner eye (vitreous, retina, macula) is healthy/undamaged, Chief's experience is about where most ethical corneal surgeons would guide you in the present state of the art. Why spend extra $$$ for a multifocal lens implant that may need replacement later if the eyeball changes shape as you age? If your cataracts are very immature you'll probably come out fine. At least the doc can still see inside the eyeball to evaluate for other issues that would need higher-priority attention than a new lens. Getting to it early makes all the difference in ultimate outcome. Happy New Year and Good Luck!.

BC · January 19th, 2012, 02:06 PM

My eye sight seems to change,esp around bright lights and at night since I had the cataract surgery,my right eye is very blurry up close but better for distance
Left eye seems better all around,and can see goof to shoot .

Looking thru the peeps on a new mini 580 I can just make out the ring and front sight with right eye.
Left eye is fantastic.

Same looking at the sights arm length with a Browning Hi Power..
I will probably need some sort of eye glasses to git more perfect vision..

But I can see to drive at night now ,it was murder before..even with glasses I was not legal to drive...

bd111 · January 19th, 2012, 05:28 PM

I got my IOL in the left (non-dominant) eye Monday of this very week. That eye got a scleral buckle for retinal tears and partial detach back in August '11. This new lens is single focus. It's fantastic. I can almost count the blades of grass at the opposite end of a football field it's so sharp. For up-close like reading and computer I have a cheap pair of 1,25x reading glasses. The right eye (dominant) is still in healing from a vitrectomy with silicone injected to force the retinal tissue back into position. It's gonna come out well, just takes time. The swelling and post-surgical pain are well behind me and I'm getting sight back a little more each day. Having a GOOD left eye now will force me to use and exercise the right more, which will strengthen it and help it heal quicker. This whole process began with a cataract excision in the right eye and a new single focus lens. It remains to be seen whether that lens will stay in or need replacing once the right reaches maximum retinal recovery. 20 years ago, maybe 10, I'd be a blind man by now, signing up for SS disability and selling pencils. I sure wouldn't be doing any shotgun or pistol shooting or getting my gear into shape to get back to rifle shooting.

Really Old Corps · April 16th, 2012, 09:18 PM

I had intraocular lenses implanted in both eyes at Kaiser last October. both eyes are now 20/20 for distance. Vast improvement over the progressing blurred vision I had before.

I still need glasses for reading. I found putting on and taking off reading glass to be a PIA. I now wear, full time, progressive lenses that go from no correction for distance to a max 1.5 magnification for reading and close work.

Without the glasses, I can't see anything up close. Seems to be worse than before the surgery but I think that is just in comparison to my now perfect distance vision.

My new eyes have created another problem. What type of scope to mount on my new Socom 16?. First time out, without my prescription glasses, I was on paper at 100 yds using a loop sling on a bench with irons but I know a scope would help.

Since I have a scout rifle I think I should have a scout scope that I can mount on the stock rail. I don't think I want a red dot and would prefer magnification.

Suggestions?

art7 · April 17th, 2012, 05:57 AM

Old Corps,

If you are 20/20 for distance, what you ideally want is a +0.5 diopter correction to shoot irons. There is an ideal hyperfocal point for the front sight of a rifle that lets you see the front sight without blurring out the target, and for a rifle over a 26" sight radius, the lens math works out to +0.5.

Art