I had the cataract surgery and from my experience with contact lenses I asked for a distance lens in my dominant eye only. The other eye is for reading distance. I absolutely love it. When I did it with my contact lenses it took a few months to get used to. Haven’t worn contacts for many years but my brain remembered this arrangement. Felt perfectly normal in a few days. Wore glasses since 3rd grade. Now at 68 I have 20/20 vision and no reading glasses. Modern medicine and doctors are truly amazing. 😊👍🏼
I had cataract surgery on both eyes 3 years ago and I’m so very glad I did , I wore glasses for years since my teenage years, and eveo time I had to get new glasses they were getting thicker each time and I also had bifocals and now after all these years and cataract surgery I don’t need glasses anymore, best thing ever happened was for me to have the surgery, now I can drive day or night without glasses and read , watch tv , just amazing, and the surgeries were absolutely painless ,
@ I know the feeling. It’s like Christmas all year. I had Aquablation on my prostate now pee like a teenager. At 68yrs old I feel made anew. Modern medicine is absolutely amazing. Hats off to the doctors. 😊👍🏼
I have mono vision with Toric lens. Unfortunately, my doctor did not get the right correction for my far vision. I am mow wearing a thick Toric contact just so I can see for driving! I am a very unhappy cataract surgery patient. I have been told it is too risky to have it done again. Any suggestions?
Cateract surgery is amazing. But pay attention here, there are options. In my case and unbeknownst to me I was implanted with Multifocal lenses: These actually have corrective zones built into the lenses, similar to bifocal or trifocal glasses. Multifocal lenses allow you to see near and far objects, and some also correct intermediate vision. While multifocal lenses may enable you to ditch glasses or contacts entirely for any activity, they are associated with reports of visual disturbances, including halos and glare. On the upside I do not need gasses for reading however initially during night driving I encountered what is referred to as a starburst effect from oncoming headlights. This can be quite disconcerting at first but eventually you get used to it. Just be prepared for this and be aware of the upside and downside trade offs. Upside you can ditch your readers. Downside night driving may bother you till you get used to it. My 2 cents for what it’s worth.
@@dbcooper692usually I've heard read MC only covers std mono focal iol lenses... the regular plain iol per se. MC won't cover for any premium extra cost fancy pants iols like he's talkn about. ya gotta shell outofpocket the extra $
Just recently started watching and subscribed to your videos after going to my Optomitrist and he told me I was starting to show signs of cataracts and he advised me to do some research on getting cataract surgery done. You have interesting videos and i appreciate your information on the new lenses that companies are making now. ------ I'm 68yrs old and wore glasses for near sightedness all my life (since a child) and I just got new glasses for my drivers license and my Optomitrist told me i'm nearing the end of his machines ability to match my perscription for glasses and I have always had floaters and he said he is seeing signs that I am starting to develop Cataracts, he didn't mention other eye diseases. Just wanted to thank you and I appreciate any information on new types of cataract lenses like this video as I am going to have that done in the future.
Thanks for your sharing your story. Keep us updated on how it goes. and thanks for subscribing.
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@@GoodOptometryMorning Dr, please help me I put hylogel lubricating eyedrops in one of the eyes of my father, he said that i missed the dose it did`nt felt it got in the eye and I am not sure if it is so when i pumped it so I tried for the second time, now my question is I hope that I did`nt give my father 2 drops in his eyes of hylogel.iS it bad if so.?Thank you
I’m from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 and will be needing a cataract operation soon 🔜 may be next year when I’m 65 ! I have been working at night and have difficulty with glare when driving which is dangerous so , this information before my surgery is very informative to know 👍 Thank you 🙏 😊
FYI there is are great forums/groups on Reddit and Facebook that dive in pretty deep with information for potential future folks with cataracts. You can any questions and there are usually a few ophthalmologists along with many people who have already had the surgery. Don’t trust the overhype from the companies that make the IOLs or even some of the doctors. Every eye is different and expectations need to be tempered. Most people end up satisfied but remember to get all available info so you can make an informed choice
I somehow bumped into your channel and I subscribed. I was told I am developing cataracts by my Ophthalmologist. I was being checked for a Macular hole in one eye that had resolved itself and did not require surgery. As I watched your video I heard you mention which Alcon IOL would be the most suitable in my situation but can’t seem to remember which one you mentioned. I am 70 years old and would like to thank you for helping all of us with the information we will need when we have to choose which IOL for ourselves. Very informative and very well explained!
I must have got a good Ophthmology office. Everyone explained about the surgery, my options and how they each worked so I could make an informed decision.
I had both eyes operated on. What I didn't understand is that the new lensed would no longer be able to auto focus. I really question the necessity and practicality of the surgery. It has made my life much more difficult.
Great information, clearly and precisely explained. I was just booked with an ophthalmologist to have my cataracts removed so I am trying to educate myself. This video has helped a bunch. Thanks.
Thank you so much, the info is explained with extreme clarity and detail. Facing Cataract surgery in March I have watched many videos and yours in the best!
This is so interesting.You have explained really well. I have two cataracts growing. So daunting. I am pleased to listen to you.The optician said come back in a years time!!! Thank you so very much. Kindest regards.You are so impressive.
It is Oct 2024 - Thanks for your information on Cataract lenses. I am 75 year old, I have cataracts in both eyes determined in initial exam - right eye is the worst - so that one will be done first. If all goes good, my left eye would be done in a couple of weeks after first right eye surgery. I did have a Retina detachment and that was repaired and came out great results, but it also speeded up the development of cataracts in my right eye. I don't know yet if I have astigmatism in my eyes, going for measurements in a week or so then onto surgery phases. Question: Do they make the Mono lens for "Intermediate" distance? I knew there was a Distance lens and a Near lens. Watching as many You Tube videos to know what to expect before, during, and after cataract procedures. Thanks for your video. Take care.
Well it is now December 2024 and had both eyes done for Cataracts. I chose the mono focal lenses for distance in both eyes. Both surgeries went very well and my distance vision is very good in both my eyes. I chose these lenses and the normal surgery procedures for knowing that Medicare would cover the expenses along with my supplement insurance. Yes, I did watch a ton of you tube videos before the surgeries to know what to ask the Doctor and to know what he was explaining before the surgeries. I will be having my final checkup on the 20th of December to get fitted for glasses should I want them for looking at close up things or reading. Right now my vision is very good from 3 feet to long distances. Left eye is better than my right for certain things. Right eye could be different because of the Retina surgery mentioned in my original post. Only thing I do right now is take Systane eye drops for preventing dry eyes - do this every day. Overall, Cataract surgeries were painless, procedures went very quick and no problems, and eyesight came back very quickly after my eyes became un-dilated which was the next day. My sight improved over each day that passed. I was very surprised how my sight turned out and how well I can see now. Only things I could not do during healing process was heavy lifting-vigorous exercising, no bending/bowing below the waist, and I wore large protective sun glasses when taking a nap or sleeping at night so I would not touch my eyes. I could sleep on my side or back with no problems. I could do some small cooking right away and wore some googles just in case. And could take showers but did not get my eyes wet or use soap on my face around the eyes. No problems watching TV or viewing my computer. Lastly, I could with no problems drive my car after visiting the doctor on the 1 day after checkup. Everything else I could do normally. Take care.
Thank you for the formation an explanation! After I get evaluated for cataract on my left eye I will have an idea what to choose from the options available.
Thank you for the explanation of the options. I went with the distance lenses. My right eye was fine for a while, but now I have starburst in my right eye. Left eye is fine with no starburst. Will the right eye ever correct for this problem? I love the fact that I no longer need glasses for distance and only for reading (1.5 correction is perfect).
I am in my 70s and had both eyes done this month. They used the Alcon Clareon standard lenses, and after 2 weeks, I no longer need my glasses at 14" (where I asked them to set for computer work). Should get new progressives in 4 more weeks since I have heavy duty astigmatism in both eyes, and of course, the distance is blurry which I expected.. In fact the day after surgery, my vision was pretty good. The killer is that Insurance and Medicare part B, only cover the standard lenses, which in this day and age is absurd! The way I understood it was that they wouldn't even apply what they covered against premium or Toric lenses which were about $5500 per eye. With the standard lenses, I am out of pocket about 1k USD for the cataract surgery, surgery ctr, and anesthesiologist. I actually miss wearing glasses since I have worn them for more than 50 years.
@@GoodOptometryMorning Absolutely! I think I spent 2 hrs while they dilated my pupils..then another hour getting prepped and put under light anesthesia (and waiting my turn..LOL). The operation itself took about 15 minutes (manual..no laser). Then maybe another 15 minutes waiting for the anesthesia to wear off; and then they led me out to a waiting taxi. Just like a well oiled machine!🙂 I was dreading my upcoming DMV renewal, but now I can't wait for their eye test. (tested 20/20 a few days after the operation, without glasses.) The clarity and sharpness of colors is back to being amazing.
I'm scheduled for the same as you got: Clareon standard with focal distance aiming for intermediate. My Dr is going to set one eye for -2 and the other for -3 to get this effect. Do you know if your Dr did the same sort of setting? When you say your distance is blurry, when does it start getting blurry? Last night I was watching TV from 15' away and was wondering if I'd be able to read the closed captions with my IOLs set for intermediate. I'm going to follow up with my Dr with this specific question but wondered about your experience. The progressive glasses that you are going to get, do you expect to be using them for driving only, so you can see distance out of the top part, then it graduates to less power further down?
@@jeffme6891 Did you find the colors true to what you expect or did they have a cool tint similar to under fluorescent lighting? I noticed that Clareon offers yellow-tinted or blue light filtering lenses as opposed to clear tint for those who might want it.
I have had both cornea replaced do to fuchs and have a stigmatism. Is there something that can be done or a lens to fix vision to see 20/20 again thanks
I have Keratoconus and astigmatism in both eyes and wonder if cataract surgery will be possible for me? Due to my age cross linking was not an option for my Keratoconus so I’m currently wearing custom Scleral Contact Lenses developed by Dr Christine Sindt at the University of Iowa.
I had cataract surgery in my I came out gray I can't see much but on my way out of the doctor's office before surgery he said "I could make it perfect for $8000.". How did he know it wouldn't come out good and what was he talking about
I will need cataract surgery soon. I’m waiting as long as I can. I do have a problem that my left eye see things larger than my right eye. Is this common and is there a way to fix it? FYI I am definitely going to need cataract surgery on my left eye which is the worst with cataracts.
I have stigmatisms, and Salzmanns Nodular Degeneration. It was recommended I have the nodules removed prior to my Cataracts removed, currently stage 2. I had the nodules removed frommy right eye, and ironically, it changed my stigmatism, and my reading vision is worse, but my distance vision slightly better. Not planning to have Mt left eye done. Is that bad?
I already have recurrent retinal tear in right eye. I also have vitreous degeneration and cataract in left eye. What’s going to be best choice as IOL for Right eye cataract.
Iv just had it dun dint get choice but wotever i got its brilliant.see number plate 100 ft as b4 id have to be 3 ft away .1st eye 10 wks 2nd wks ago .after drop took 4/5 mins an eye. Dint feel a thing.
I'm not sure I'd care about "glistenings" as you describe it. As long as it didn't produce any bothersome side effects on my vision, I don't care if others see slight reflection off of them. My Dr is an Alcon user, so I'll just rely on whichever model she gets at time of my surgery.
I'm 74 and just found out I have a cataract in one eye and glaucoma in the other. I have medical and they want me almost blind before they will do surgery. I will not pass a drivers test for vision on my right eye. Every thing is just a blur. What can you suggest?
Since Medicare pays for monofocal lenses, completely, why don't they credit a person that cost toward more expensive lenses? Even if it only amounted to $1,000 or $2,000. it could help defray the $5,000 cost, for the more sophisticated lenses!
Wish I had known too. I saw on your video the different halos that can be seen after surgery. Especially the D pic. Is there any way to get rid of these halos. My surgeron told me she has no idea what Im seeing and cant help me//???? I am 75 and bought several glasses with colored lenses that seem to help. Not sure I can live with this. Please let me know if in Arkansas there is a doctor like yourself that could help me. Thank you
When I had my surgery about a year ago they put tinted lenses in and didn’t tell me what they was doing now if I read something I have to have bright white light it is stupid misserable I am a machinist and read small markings on micrometers and has reall hurt my ability to do what I use to live doing.
I always thought cataracts were on the surface of the cornea. Now I know I don't have a cataract on my left eye but some other small damage to the cornea. I am 75 & had it for more than 60 years, so maybe LASIK is in order.
Thanks for the video. Very informative. I didn’t know about the two different types of materials being used on Alcon lenses. I have cataracts so will require surgery in the near future. I have a “very” lazy eye and I’m finding that this is going to restrict the type of lens which I can have. If anyone has had a similar experience I’d be interested in what lens they chose to have implanted. Regards.
Exactly. It's a once in your lifetime operation. Replacing the lens can only be done once. My question is why not fix the vision as well.? Make it make sense. 🙄
One year after I had a cataract surgery & with Tariq lens; I was diagnosed with a Macula detachment and a surgery was done to fix the problem. Couple of question: Has it to do with the cataract operation? Why did the doctor who did my cataract surgery not notice the deteriorating condition of my Macula ???
My daddy lost his eye after cataract surgery. He had such a plan then he woke up with pain. 3 weeks post op he was back in surgery. Because of carelessness of medical during surgery he took 4 months of treatments and eye was died.
@letagilmoreithinkweneedtos8879 my late daddy didn't want to sue. The doctor never charged him any fees till he died. It was so sad as he loved doing woodworking and reading. All was lost for him.
You mentioned monofocal would be the best selection if one has a pre-existing eye condition. Would higher risk of developing an eye condition also be a good reason for selecting monofocal? For example, my Dr said I have an enlarged optic nerve in one eye so am at a risk for glaucoma, that they'd want to keep an eye on. Would getting glaucoma and having say multi-focal or EDOF lens already implanted compromise your vision quality more than if you had had monofocal lenses implanted?
@@GoodOptometryMorning OK , thank you. I asked my Dr about the possibility of Vivity. She pretty much nixed it, that I'd be wasting my money, since one eye is so bad off that she doubted that it could be brought up to 20/20 with any IOL
ps I have found one doctor in Texas who I feel could help me. But that is a long way to go. At thanksgiving this year it will be one year since cataract surgery.
I am going to have surgery in February. I currently don't wear glasses for reading, and I'd like to keep it that way. I don't care about wearing glasses for distance vision. What is my best option? (I don't care about insurance coverage.)
I just has my cataracts done and I chose distance in my left eye and nearsighted in my right eye. Works perfectly. Now I see 20/20 and no glasses needed. I also did this when I wore contacts when I was younger.
I was set up for cataract surgery but canceled because I didn't feel good about it because I have Fuch's Distrophy and that is sometimes affected by the surgery. I have used some homemade DMSO drops that have helped a lot with the FD and I won't be able to use them any more if I have artificial lenses because DMSO is a solvent and may break down the new lenses. Do you think it would be a problem?
@@nanette3652 I can't tell you what to do but I can tell you what I did. I took a clean 2 oz bottle with a glass dropper and filled itt 1/3 with dmso. I finished filling it up with saline solution that is made for contacts. I used it 2 or 3 times daily. It burned a lot but it never seemed to do damage. You need to remember that everyone is different and if you choose to do it it may not go as well for you as it did for me.
I had the Alcon lens and the term “glistening” would be better described flashing blinking Borg eye. It is humiliating! People stare and have asked for 4 years why my eye flashes continually. My kids named it the Borg eye. The star bursts, halos, and painful glare stopped me from driving after sundown. It makes me dizzy. I fell and tore my rotator cuff. Of course the ophthalmologist said all this is insignificant. Alcon said it definitely not related to the implant.
@@GoodOptometryMorning Thanks for replying back. I went to the Alcon Clareon site and it shows two different models for the monofocal IOL (which is the one I'm interested in). One is UVA (UV protection) and the other is UV + BLF (UV + blue light filtering). Model nos: CC60WF is the first one SY60WF is the second. I'm not so concerned about BLF but instead on how the colors appear. The BLF lens is tinted yellow (to block out the blue light) and may be preferable to some people as the result is warmer in tone and closer to what a naturally aging person would see.
@@GoodOptometryMorning Thanks for your reply. I was Need Sighted all my life, but when I replaced the Lens I chose Far Sighted, maybe a mistake. At 89 guess I will have to stivk with the change, but near sighted would serve me better as an Aircraft Mechjanic as most of our work is more up close. Thanks aghain !!
It was more likely a problem with the structure of your eye that helps hold the lens in place. It happens sometimes. The replacement lenses themselves are extremely durable.
I had cataract surgery one month ago (November 2024) in both eyes. My doctor recommended Acrysoft IQ Vivity IOL so that's what I went with at $1050 Cad. each. I'm very disappointed in my vision, I need glasses to see near and far, I just received my new glasses with a prescription of O.D. SPH -0.25, CYL -0.75, AXIS 095, ADD 2.25 : OS SPH -0.50, CYL -0.75, AXIS 065, ADD 2.25. Can this be corrected by replacing or adding another lens to at least see better far away.
In theory a lens excahgne can be done but it can be a tricky surgery and has no guarentee of making it perfect. You have a pretty low distance prescription now so I think most would leave it.
Hi, I’m 73 years old, and scheduled to have surgery on 16,th December, my doctor gave me choice to choose between, standard that coverage by insurance, another two is not, I now trying to decide which one is better for me, Clareon Toric or Clareon Vivity? Because he doesn’t give me his opinion, thankfully if you can help me make the decision. Thank
1st Q pops to mind... Where's yur disclaimer? Sound lil like salesrep for Alcon ? You get bonus, $ comm, trips, cuts, kickbacks for pushing mktg Alcon or any other mfg iols ? just askin.. You nvr say... so makes little hard believe yur totally 3rd party independent review of pros cons of these Alcon or any eye mfg products. So ? ps .. but do appreciate all yur good info explaining making vids on eyes and Cataract iol stuff.
No revenue or kickbacks from Alcon. I say in my videos if it is a promo, we are required to. I really don't have any branding deals at all. Made this video because my patients are confused about the product and sometimes the surgeons don't explain it that well and the surgeons can be biased
I do have a very strong prescription. Short sighted. I am concerned and a bit dismayed at what is truly is going on. How long do the lens last. Do you have to go back lots to be replaced. I am in England. Thank you so very much.
I am 66, have strong myopia, -9.0, -10.0 , had presbyopia, had mild astigmatism, do not have any eye surgery in the past . Retina is healthy and no muscular glaucoma issues. I am concerned with the panoptic lenses . With the high myopia , can it be corrected to 20/20 ?
High myopia can be corrected with most implants. Keep in mind that cataract surgery will not improve your vision better than what your best potential...ie if you didn't have 20/20 vision with your glasses in your 20's, you won't have 20/20 vision after cataract surgery
Do not do it. I did. You need more light to see clearly. Your eyelid does not fit the curveature of the eye as good. Costs seven thousand dollars and was not worth it.
@@WORDversesWORLD oh that is tough....there is no technology that can match at 20 year old natural lens. The designer of that lens hasn't released the plans to us. :)
Sorry, I would suggest NOT to let a Optometry; to do your Cataract. Because eyes are much too danger. Thus, you NEED a very Good Doctor to do it. I had both Cataracts; almost 30 yrs ago. And it has been awesome, Good.
Im more confused than before I started listening to you. Too too confuseing. And Why Were YOU CONFUSED as your are a. Eye doctor? I dont know whether I should take your information as useful.
Indeed. Lots of different types of doctors out there that all have lots of specialized training in a very specific doctor: PhD PharmD OD DDS DOM DO DC DVM MD.....
I had the Alcon lens and the term “glistening” would be better described flashing blinking Borg eye. It is humiliating! People stare and have asked for 4 years why my eye flashes continually. My kids named it the Borg eye. The star bursts, halos, and painful glare stopped me from driving after sundown. It makes me dizzy. I fell and tore my rotator cuff. Of course the ophthalmologist said all this is insignificant. Alcon said it definitely not related to the implant.
I had the cataract surgery and from my experience with contact lenses I asked for a distance lens in my dominant eye only. The other eye is for reading distance. I absolutely love it. When I did it with my contact lenses it took a few months to get used to. Haven’t worn contacts for many years but my brain remembered this arrangement. Felt perfectly normal in a few days. Wore glasses since 3rd grade. Now at 68 I have 20/20 vision and no reading glasses. Modern medicine and doctors are truly amazing. 😊👍🏼
Thanks for sharing your experience
I had cataract surgery on both eyes 3 years ago and I’m so very glad I did , I wore glasses for years since my teenage years, and eveo time I had to get new glasses they were getting thicker each time and I also had bifocals and now after all these years and cataract surgery I don’t need glasses anymore, best thing ever happened was for me to have the surgery, now I can drive day or night without glasses and read , watch tv , just amazing, and the surgeries were absolutely painless ,
@ I know the feeling. It’s like Christmas all year. I had Aquablation on my prostate now pee like a teenager. At 68yrs old I feel made anew. Modern medicine is absolutely amazing. Hats off to the doctors. 😊👍🏼
I did the same thing far sighted in one eye, and near sighted in the other.
I have mono vision with Toric lens. Unfortunately, my doctor did not get the right correction for my far vision. I am mow wearing a thick Toric contact just so I can see for driving! I am a very unhappy cataract surgery patient. I have been told it is too risky to have it done again. Any suggestions?
Cateract surgery is amazing. But pay attention here, there are options. In my case and unbeknownst to me I was implanted with Multifocal lenses: These actually have corrective zones built into the lenses, similar to bifocal or trifocal glasses. Multifocal lenses allow you to see near and far objects, and some also correct intermediate vision. While multifocal lenses may enable you to ditch glasses or contacts entirely for any activity, they are associated with reports of visual disturbances, including halos and glare. On the upside I do not need gasses for reading however initially during night driving I encountered what is referred to as a starburst effect from oncoming headlights. This can be quite disconcerting at first but eventually you get used to it. Just be prepared for this and be aware of the upside and downside trade offs. Upside you can ditch your readers. Downside night driving may bother you till you get used to it. My 2 cents for what it’s worth.
@@randsipe224 I am already experiencing what I think are starbursts and don’t have lens implants. I think it’s caused by cataracts. Might be wrong.
@@randsipe224 just buy night driving glasses. I wish my insurance would have covered multifocals.
I worked for Alcon for 25 years, awesome IOL.
Thanks for sharing!
Will Medicare and your average supplemental pay for an intraocular lens??
@@dbcooper692usually I've heard read MC only covers std mono focal iol lenses... the regular plain iol per se. MC won't cover for any premium extra cost fancy pants iols like he's talkn about. ya gotta shell outofpocket the extra $
Just recently started watching and subscribed to your videos after going to my Optomitrist and he told me I was starting to show signs of cataracts and he advised me to do some research on getting cataract surgery done. You have interesting videos and i appreciate your information on the new lenses that companies are making now. ------ I'm 68yrs old and wore glasses for near sightedness all my life (since a child) and I just got new glasses for my drivers license and my Optomitrist told me i'm nearing the end of his machines ability to match my perscription for glasses and I have always had floaters and he said he is seeing signs that I am starting to develop Cataracts, he didn't mention other eye diseases. Just wanted to thank you and I appreciate any information on new types of cataract lenses like this video as I am going to have that done in the future.
Thanks for your sharing your story. Keep us updated on how it goes. and thanks for subscribing.
@@GoodOptometryMorning Dr, please help me I put hylogel lubricating eyedrops in one of the eyes of my father, he said that i missed the dose it did`nt felt it got in the eye and I am not sure if it is so when i pumped it so I tried for the second time, now my question is I hope that I did`nt give my father 2 drops in his eyes of hylogel.iS it bad if so.?Thank you
86y/o considering cataract surgery. Found this informative.
I’m from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 and will be needing a cataract operation soon 🔜 may be next year when I’m 65 ! I have been working at night and have difficulty with glare when driving which is dangerous so , this information before my surgery is very informative to know 👍
Thank you 🙏 😊
Thank you so much!
Get checked for glaucoma FIRST.
@@kayjay9383 they checked everything here when you go for eye test 👍 no glaucoma so far …. Thank goodness 👍
Thanks 🙏 for your advice
FYI there is are great forums/groups on Reddit and Facebook that dive in pretty deep with information for potential future folks with cataracts. You can any questions and there are usually a few ophthalmologists along with many people who have already had the surgery. Don’t trust the overhype from the companies that make the IOLs or even some of the doctors. Every eye is different and expectations need to be tempered. Most people end up satisfied but remember to get all available info so you can make an informed choice
Thanks for sharing
I wish I could figure out the whole Reddit thing
I somehow bumped into your channel and I subscribed. I was told I am developing cataracts by my Ophthalmologist. I was being checked for a Macular hole in one eye that had resolved itself and did not require surgery. As I watched your video I heard you mention which Alcon IOL would be the most suitable in my situation but can’t seem to remember which one you mentioned. I am 70 years old and would like to thank you for helping all of us with the information we will need when we have to choose which IOL for ourselves. Very informative and very well explained!
thanks for subscribing
I had mine done at the clev clinic I,am 74 now have 20/20 FIND a great opthomoligist SHOP they are your eyes 20/20 this is great
Thanks for sharing
I must have got a good Ophthmology office. Everyone explained about the surgery, my options and how they each worked so I could make an informed decision.
Perfect! Which option did you get and how did it go?
I had both eyes operated on. What I didn't understand is that the new lensed would no longer be able to auto focus. I really question the necessity and practicality of the surgery. It has made my life much more difficult.
Great information, clearly and precisely explained. I was just booked with an ophthalmologist to have my cataracts removed so I am trying to educate myself. This video has helped a bunch. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful. Post an update on what you choose and why.
Thank you so much, the info is explained with extreme clarity and detail. Facing Cataract surgery in March I have watched many videos and yours in the best!
Thanks that is very kind.
This is so interesting.You have explained really well. I have two cataracts growing. So daunting. I am pleased to listen to you.The optician said come back in a years time!!! Thank you so very much. Kindest regards.You are so impressive.
Glad it was helpful! What country are you from?
Plus my so called good eye that has glaucoma also has so many spots on it, every where I look I see spots. Thank you for your video.
Glad it was helpful!
It is Oct 2024 - Thanks for your information on Cataract lenses. I am 75 year old, I have cataracts in both eyes determined in initial exam - right eye is the worst - so that one will be done first. If all goes good, my left eye would be done in a couple of weeks after first right eye surgery. I did have a Retina detachment and that was repaired and came out great results, but it also speeded up the development of cataracts in my right eye. I don't know yet if I have astigmatism in my eyes, going for measurements in a week or so then onto surgery phases.
Question: Do they make the Mono lens for "Intermediate" distance? I knew there was a Distance lens and a Near lens.
Watching as many You Tube videos to know what to expect before, during, and after cataract procedures.
Thanks for your video. Take care.
Well it is now December 2024 and had both eyes done for Cataracts. I chose the mono focal lenses for distance in both eyes. Both surgeries went very well and my distance vision is very good in both my eyes. I chose these lenses and the normal surgery procedures for knowing that Medicare would cover the expenses along with my supplement insurance.
Yes, I did watch a ton of you tube videos before the surgeries to know what to ask the Doctor and to know what he was explaining before the surgeries.
I will be having my final checkup on the 20th of December to get fitted for glasses should I want them for looking at close up things or reading. Right now my vision is very good from 3 feet to long distances. Left eye is better than my right for certain things. Right eye could be different because of the Retina surgery mentioned in my original post. Only thing I do right now is take Systane eye drops for preventing dry eyes - do this every day.
Overall, Cataract surgeries were painless, procedures went very quick and no problems, and eyesight came back very quickly after my eyes became un-dilated which was the next day. My sight improved over each day that passed. I was very surprised how my sight turned out and how well I can see now.
Only things I could not do during healing process was heavy lifting-vigorous exercising, no bending/bowing below the waist, and I wore large protective sun glasses when taking a nap or sleeping at night so I would not touch my eyes. I could sleep on my side or back with no problems. I could do some small cooking right away and wore some googles just in case. And could take showers but did not get my eyes wet or use soap on my face around the eyes. No problems watching TV or viewing my computer. Lastly, I could with no problems drive my car after visiting the doctor on the 1 day after checkup. Everything else I could do normally.
Take care.
Thank you for the formation an explanation! After I get evaluated for cataract on my left eye I will have an idea what to choose from the options available.
Glad it was helpful! Don't forget to treat your dry eye before consult.
Thank you for the explanation of the options. I went with the distance lenses. My right eye was fine for a while, but now I have starburst in my right eye. Left eye is fine with no starburst. Will the right eye ever correct for this problem? I love the fact that I no longer need glasses for distance and only for reading (1.5 correction is perfect).
Thanks for sharing. Patients often note the starburst reduces with time.
I didn't know there is a choice to choose for cataract surgery or explanation before surgery. I have had my cataract surgery done
thanks for sharing
I am in my 70s and had both eyes done this month. They used the Alcon Clareon standard lenses, and after 2 weeks, I no longer need my glasses at 14" (where I asked them to set for computer work). Should get new progressives in 4 more weeks since I have heavy duty astigmatism in both eyes, and of course, the distance is blurry which I expected.. In fact the day after surgery, my vision was pretty good.
The killer is that Insurance and Medicare part B, only cover the standard lenses, which in this day and age is absurd! The way I understood it was that they wouldn't even apply what they covered against premium or Toric lenses which were about $5500 per eye. With the standard lenses, I am out of pocket about 1k USD for the cataract surgery, surgery ctr, and anesthesiologist. I actually miss wearing glasses since I have worn them for more than 50 years.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I am glad you are seeing better after cataract surgery. It is a pretty incredible procedure don't you think?
@@GoodOptometryMorning Absolutely! I think I spent 2 hrs while they dilated my pupils..then another hour getting prepped and put under light anesthesia (and waiting my turn..LOL). The operation itself took about 15 minutes (manual..no laser). Then maybe another 15 minutes waiting for the anesthesia to wear off; and then they led me out to a waiting taxi. Just like a well oiled machine!🙂
I was dreading my upcoming DMV renewal, but now I can't wait for their eye test. (tested 20/20 a few days after the operation, without glasses.) The clarity and sharpness of colors is back to being amazing.
@@jeffme6891 Thanks again for sharing. Fortunately your experience is the norm.
I'm scheduled for the same as you got: Clareon standard with focal distance aiming for intermediate. My Dr is going to set one eye for -2 and the other for -3 to get this effect. Do you know if your Dr did the same sort of setting? When you say your distance is blurry, when does it start getting blurry? Last night I was watching TV from 15' away and was wondering if I'd be able to read the closed captions with my IOLs set for intermediate. I'm going to follow up with my Dr with this specific question but wondered about your experience. The progressive glasses that you are going to get, do you expect to be using them for driving only, so you can see distance out of the top part, then it graduates to less power further down?
@@jeffme6891 Did you find the colors true to what you expect or did they have a cool tint similar to under fluorescent lighting? I noticed that Clareon offers yellow-tinted or blue light filtering lenses as opposed to clear tint for those who might want it.
I have had both cornea replaced do to fuchs and have a stigmatism. Is there something that can be done or a lens to fix vision to see 20/20 again thanks
I have Keratoconus and astigmatism in both eyes and wonder if cataract surgery will be possible for me? Due to my age cross linking was not an option for my Keratoconus so I’m currently wearing custom Scleral Contact Lenses developed by Dr Christine Sindt at the University of Iowa.
Excellent! Thank you so much. This really helps with my decisions. ☺️
glad it could help
I had cataract surgery in my I came out gray I can't see much but on my way out of the doctor's office before surgery he said "I could make it perfect for $8000.". How did he know it wouldn't come out good and what was he talking about
I will need cataract surgery soon. I’m waiting as long as I can. I do have a problem that my left eye see things larger than my right eye. Is this common and is there a way to fix it? FYI I am definitely going to need cataract surgery on my left eye which is the worst with cataracts.
I have stigmatisms, and Salzmanns Nodular Degeneration. It was recommended I have the nodules removed prior to my Cataracts removed, currently stage 2. I had the nodules removed frommy right eye, and ironically, it changed my stigmatism, and my reading vision is worse, but my distance vision slightly better. Not planning to have Mt left eye done. Is that bad?
I just had it done. The eye drops are a pain. It has been two weeks for me. I got Clareon IOL lens. It does say Alcon. +20.5 D.
Thanks for sharing. HOw are you seeing?
Greqy to know the glare, halo and issues of starburst in cataracts and surgery.
I already have recurrent retinal tear in right eye. I also have vitreous degeneration and cataract in left eye. What’s going to be best choice as IOL for Right eye cataract.
Lots of good information since I am looking at the operations in the near future.
Glad it was helpful! Any more questions or fears?
Iv just had it dun dint get choice but wotever i got its brilliant.see number plate 100 ft as b4 id have to be 3 ft away .1st eye 10 wks 2nd wks ago .after drop took 4/5 mins an eye. Dint feel a thing.
Thanks for sharing
I'm not sure I'd care about "glistenings" as you describe it. As long as it didn't produce any bothersome side effects on my vision, I don't care if others see slight reflection off of them. My Dr is an Alcon user, so I'll just rely on whichever model she gets at time of my surgery.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your knowledge and for the excellent explanation of everything
Thanks for posting
I'm 74 and just found out I have a cataract in one eye and glaucoma in the other. I have medical and they want me almost blind before they will do surgery. I will not pass a drivers test for vision on my right eye. Every thing is just a blur. What can you suggest?
Since Medicare pays for monofocal lenses, completely, why don't they credit a person
that cost toward more expensive lenses? Even if it only amounted to $1,000 or $2,000.
it could help defray the $5,000 cost, for the more sophisticated lenses!
i don’t have answers for insurance program questions
They are all scam artist! That's why!
Wish I had known too. I saw on your video the different halos that can be seen after surgery. Especially the D pic. Is there any way to get rid of these halos. My surgeron told me she has no idea what Im seeing and cant help me//???? I am 75 and bought several glasses with colored lenses that seem to help. Not sure I can live with this. Please let me know if in Arkansas there is a doctor like yourself that could help me. Thank you
Thanks for sharing. I don't have any suggestions for doctors though
Thanks for the quality information!
Any time!
I am 76 and have stable CAD
Thanks for helpful information.
you are welcome
When I had my surgery about a year ago they put tinted lenses in and didn’t tell me what they was doing now if I read something I have to have bright white light it is stupid misserable I am a machinist and read small markings on micrometers and has reall hurt my ability to do what I use to live doing.
thanks for sharing
very interesting, thank you M
Glad you enjoyed it
I always thought cataracts were on the surface of the cornea. Now I know I don't have a cataract on my left eye but some other small damage to the cornea. I am 75 & had it for more than 60 years, so maybe LASIK is in order.
thanks for sharing
😂 i doctor i have diabetic
can you pleased please 🙏 advice which len vivity clear view 3 or panoptix?
i really don’t want any glasses at all please 🙏
Thanks for the video. Very informative. I didn’t know about the two different types of materials being used on Alcon lenses. I have cataracts so will require surgery in the near future. I have a “very” lazy eye and I’m finding that this is going to restrict the type of lens which I can have. If anyone has had a similar experience I’d be interested in what lens they chose to have implanted. Regards.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Exactly. It's a once in your lifetime operation. Replacing the lens can only be done once. My question is why not fix the vision as well.? Make it make sense. 🙄
These lenses can correct your refraction at the same time
@@GoodOptometryMorning Yeah,but I'm on insurance. And a plano is covered, but not with any Rx added to them. I'm poor.
One year after I had a cataract surgery & with Tariq lens; I was diagnosed with a Macula detachment and a surgery was done to fix the problem.
Couple of question:
Has it to do with the cataract operation?
Why did the doctor who did my cataract surgery not notice the deteriorating condition of my Macula ???
thanks for sharing. unfortunately I don't know the answers to either of those questions.
Good job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Can the dr get rid of floaters during the cataract surgery? Why not?
Great question!
Floaters are not removed during cataract surgery
Of cpurse i know it.. you go to a retina specialist. e@GoodOptometryMorning
I got floaters after surgery. My doctor said he can't get rid of them. WOW! I can't see!@GoodOptometryMorning
My daddy lost his eye after cataract surgery. He had such a plan then he woke up with pain. 3 weeks post op he was back in surgery. Because of carelessness of medical during surgery he took 4 months of treatments and eye was died.
That must of been really hard. Thanks for sharing.
Get an attorney and sue for malpractice. My cousin did and WON!!!!
@letagilmoreithinkweneedtos8879 my late daddy didn't want to sue. The doctor never charged him any fees till he died. It was so sad as he loved doing woodworking and reading. All was lost for him.
Very amazing
Thank you! Cheers!
So how does this work with bvd?
sorry what is bvd?
You mentioned monofocal would be the best selection if one has a pre-existing eye condition. Would higher risk of developing an eye condition also be a good reason for selecting monofocal? For example, my Dr said I have an enlarged optic nerve in one eye so am at a risk for glaucoma, that they'd want to keep an eye on. Would getting glaucoma and having say multi-focal or EDOF lens already implanted compromise your vision quality more than if you had had monofocal lenses implanted?
Risk of an eye disease is probably not enough of a reason to go with monofocal...but ask your surgeon
@@GoodOptometryMorning OK , thank you. I asked my Dr about the possibility of Vivity. She pretty much nixed it, that I'd be wasting my money, since one eye is so bad off that she doubted that it could be brought up to 20/20 with any IOL
ps I have found one doctor in Texas who I feel could help me. But that is a long way to go. At thanksgiving this year it will be one year since cataract surgery.
Thanks for sharing
great info thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
I am going to have surgery in February. I currently don't wear glasses for reading, and I'd like to keep it that way. I don't care about wearing glasses for distance vision. What is my best option? (I don't care about insurance coverage.)
I just has my cataracts done and I chose distance in my left eye and nearsighted in my right eye. Works perfectly. Now I see 20/20 and no glasses needed.
I also did this when I wore contacts when I was younger.
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
Is it possible to do IOL replacement after Lasik?
yes
I was set up for cataract surgery but canceled because I didn't feel good about it because I have Fuch's Distrophy and that is sometimes affected by the surgery. I have used some homemade DMSO drops that have helped a lot with the FD and I won't be able to use them any more if I have artificial lenses because DMSO is a solvent and may break down the new lenses. Do you think it would be a problem?
i think the sooner you have surgery, the better
@@minoshchib1414 Thanks.
What homemade DMSO, I am interested in using also. I have Fuchs also.
@@nanette3652 I can't tell you what to do but I can tell you what I did. I took a clean 2 oz bottle with a glass dropper and filled itt 1/3 with dmso. I finished filling it up with saline solution that is made for contacts. I used it 2 or 3 times daily. It burned a lot but it never seemed to do damage. You need to remember that everyone is different and if you choose to do it it may not go as well for you as it did for me.
I had the Alcon lens and the term “glistening” would be better described flashing blinking Borg eye. It is humiliating! People stare and have asked for 4 years why my eye flashes continually. My kids named it the Borg eye. The star bursts, halos, and painful glare stopped me from driving after sundown. It makes me dizzy. I fell and tore my rotator cuff. Of course the ophthalmologist said all this is insignificant. Alcon said it definitely not related to the implant.
Well maybe with the Borg come they might assume you have already be assimulated and leave you alone?
Could you comment on the BLF (blue light filtering) option for these lenses and why one might select it (or not select it)?
there is not really a blue light filter option in cataract IOL's. They do have UV protection
@@GoodOptometryMorning Thanks for replying back. I went to the Alcon Clareon site and it shows two different models for the monofocal IOL (which is the one I'm interested in). One is UVA (UV protection) and the other is UV + BLF (UV + blue light filtering). Model nos: CC60WF is the first one SY60WF is the second. I'm not so concerned about BLF but instead on how the colors appear. The BLF lens is tinted yellow (to block out the blue light) and may be preferable to some people as the result is warmer in tone and closer to what a naturally aging person would see.
Can the lenses be replaced more than once ?
one lens exchange can be done, but usually only under special circumstances
@@GoodOptometryMorning Thanks for your reply. I was Need Sighted all my life, but when I replaced the Lens I chose Far Sighted, maybe a mistake. At 89 guess I will have to stivk with the change, but near sighted would serve me better as an Aircraft Mechjanic as most of our work is more up close. Thanks aghain !!
My cataract lens fell apart. My surgeon sewed in replacement lens. Can still see.
It was more likely a problem with the structure of your eye that helps hold the lens in place. It happens sometimes. The replacement lenses themselves are extremely durable.
I had cataract surgery one month ago (November 2024) in both eyes. My doctor recommended Acrysoft IQ Vivity IOL so that's what I went with at $1050 Cad. each. I'm very disappointed in my vision, I need glasses to see near and far, I just received my new glasses with a prescription of O.D. SPH -0.25, CYL -0.75, AXIS 095, ADD 2.25 : OS SPH -0.50, CYL -0.75, AXIS 065, ADD 2.25. Can this be corrected by replacing or adding another lens to at least see better far away.
In theory a lens excahgne can be done but it can be a tricky surgery and has no guarentee of making it perfect. You have a pretty low distance prescription now so I think most would leave it.
Ok thank you for answering
Why do they ask you if you're a diabetic
Make sure they don’t install tented lenses. And make them promise to remove cataracts that will regrow because they will.
cataracts don’t regrow. but you can develop pco. i have a video on that
Is cataract surgery covert by health insurance?! If yes, which one?! Thank you!
That is a BIG question. Depends on your Country and what insurance you have.
Hi, I’m 73 years old, and scheduled to have surgery on 16,th December, my doctor gave me choice to choose between, standard that coverage by insurance, another two is not, I now trying to decide which one is better for me, Clareon Toric or Clareon Vivity? Because he doesn’t give me his opinion, thankfully if you can help me make the decision. Thank
can’t really comment on specific cases. but hopefully you understand options an little better
I like my Acrysof lenses....my GF says I have a twinkle in my eyes now.
haha
Are Edof toric lenses available for high myopia like -20 sph and -3 cyl?
they should be
I had catarat surgery. Left eye has glucoma. Dwhat next???
check with your eye doctor to manage glaucoma
I had RK decades ago. Wondering what recommendation you'd make for IOL lens?
I would ask your surgeon.
1st Q pops to mind... Where's yur disclaimer? Sound lil like salesrep for Alcon ? You get bonus,
$ comm, trips, cuts, kickbacks for pushing mktg Alcon or any other mfg iols ? just askin.. You nvr say... so makes little hard believe yur totally 3rd party independent review of pros cons of these Alcon or any eye mfg products.
So ?
ps .. but do appreciate all yur good info explaining making vids on eyes and Cataract iol stuff.
No revenue or kickbacks from Alcon. I say in my videos if it is a promo, we are required to. I really don't have any branding deals at all. Made this video because my patients are confused about the product and sometimes the surgeons don't explain it that well and the surgeons can be biased
I do have a very strong prescription. Short sighted. I am concerned and a bit dismayed at what is truly is going on. How long do the lens last. Do you have to go back lots to be replaced. I am in England. Thank you so very much.
Lens implants will out live you. They don't need to be replaced.
@@GoodOptometryMorning And cataracts won't grow back, from what I was told.
I am 66, have strong myopia, -9.0, -10.0 , had presbyopia, had mild astigmatism, do not have any eye surgery in the past . Retina is healthy and no muscular glaucoma issues. I am concerned with the panoptic lenses . With the high myopia , can it be corrected to 20/20 ?
High myopia can be corrected with most implants. Keep in mind that cataract surgery will not improve your vision better than what your best potential...ie if you didn't have 20/20 vision with your glasses in your 20's, you won't have 20/20 vision after cataract surgery
After surgery,im seeing double.
that can happen but you should check with your eye doctor
Do not do it. I did. You need more light to see clearly. Your eyelid does not fit the curveature of the eye as good. Costs seven thousand dollars and was not worth it.
What you must know is to have a driver or they ain’t gonna let your ass leave the hospital.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I just did mine without sedation and drove myself home.
Options? I'm not a car part.
no but you deserve options
@GoodOptometryMorning No, I deserve equally to what you pull out, not less.
@@WORDversesWORLD oh that is tough....there is no technology that can match at 20 year old natural lens. The designer of that lens hasn't released the plans to us. :)
@GoodOptometryMorning Which is why you shouldn't offer a "choice."
Sorry, I would suggest NOT to let a Optometry; to do your Cataract. Because eyes are much too danger. Thus, you NEED a very Good Doctor to do it. I had both Cataracts; almost 30 yrs ago. And it has been awesome, Good.
Optometrists don't do cataract surgery, but they do a lot of the pre and post op, and a lot of the education about what options are available.
My surgeon talked to fast and with medical terms. Wrong lenses used. Clear vision reading blurry distant. Should have been reversed.
Thanks for sharing.
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Im more confused than before I started listening to you. Too too confuseing. And Why Were YOU CONFUSED as your are a. Eye doctor?
I dont know whether I should take your information as useful.
Sorry for not explaining clearly. Hopefully your surgeon will be able to explain better.
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Thanks
It’s funny how optometrists call themselves doctors. They are nothing more than technicians.
After 3 or more years of college and then 4 years of optometry school, it’s a bit more than a technician. Most lawyers have less education.
@@lucabrasi5070 those lawyers aren’t calling themselves doctors either. So what’s your point?
What happens when your shoelace breaks?
They go to school for 8 years so I suggest you research before you open your mouth!
@ so do morons. You are probably one of them!
You are not a doctor. You are an optometrist.
Which is a Dr
Indeed. Lots of different types of doctors out there that all have lots of specialized training in a very specific doctor: PhD PharmD OD DDS DOM DO DC DVM MD.....
Uh, yes he is! He has a 'doctorate' in Optometry or O.D.
I had the Alcon lens and the term “glistening” would be better described flashing blinking Borg eye. It is humiliating! People stare and have asked for 4 years why my eye flashes continually. My kids named it the Borg eye. The star bursts, halos, and painful glare stopped me from driving after sundown. It makes me dizzy. I fell and tore my rotator cuff. Of course the ophthalmologist said all this is insignificant. Alcon said it definitely not related to the implant.