I just can not believe that 16 people did not like this video... What is their NOT to like... Probably they all bucking for a dollar... THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST STRAIGHT FORWARD TO THE POINT HONEST AND USEFUL VIDEOS... Give a thump up...
My surgery is Sept 1 I went with the traditional surgery they say the other way is better it's more money and no guarantees nobody really knows what your getting go with the traditional way
I have monoclonal lens implants and couldn't be happier. There is a tradeoff with multifocal lens. It's not just the halos at night. The monofocal lens gives the sharpest distance vision. My intermediate vision is great too. I only need reading glasses for well, just reading. Trying to totally getting rid of all glasses when you're older is unrealistic.
I have multi focal lenses in both eyes inserted 11 months ago. Reading and close eyesight is phenomenal. Do not remember ever seeing this clearly with or without glasses . I have no problem at computer distance or driving. At night I can see halos but they don’t bother me. I am 70 years old and did not have any eye problems except presbyopia. I am so happy not having to wear glasses anymore after 30 years. My eye doctor explained all the pros and cons of the different types of lenses.
Which did you get of the multilocular lenses did you receive? I'm thinking about getting it in my 40's to not wear glasses and just be ready to coast into 50's. Any advice would be wonderful, thanks in advance.
Thanks a lot. My mom (age 71) had a cataract surgery. I suggested her to go for monofocal. I was doubtful and guilty at times. But this video confirms I took a good decision. Also my mom is doing very well with the mono-IOL (spherical). She already can see very well (so far 1 week over after her surgery)
Update after 2 months. She got it done for both eyes. 1 month followed by right eye they did for left eye. She is doing extremely fine. She uses prescription glasses rarely for reading things up close and small fonts. For long distance viewing her glass is 0.5 or something. But she rarely needs it. Monofocal IOL is all you need once you are above 50-60 yrs old. They just work fine, and extremely simple, robust and reliable :)
You were smart to have your mother go with monofocal lens. Proven sharpest highest contrast distance vision with no issues. I also have monofocals and love my vision. Newest technology is not always the best.
@@AS-tt8ui my mom's surgery is due in two days & i asked her to go for robotic monofocal too considering there could be chances of underlying degeneration or other corneal age related issues This video just put me at ease
Thank you for your honesty. Always essential. After Cataract Surgery, I verified 20/20, on my home Snellen. Then use a standared plus lens for near work. Works perfectly.
This seems to be very useful, straightforward and factual info. What I think is almost beyond belief is that there doesn't seem to be any straightforward, consumer-oriented, scientific data regarding the outcomes with monofocal vs multifocal lenses given the costs involved and the fact that most retired people are living on limited incomes. There must be an abundance of comparative data out there that could be used to state whether, for most individuals over say 65-70 yrs of age, one type of lens has the most likelihood of providing the best bang for the buck. Instead, what most of us are left with is testimonial word-of-mouth feedback which is notoriously misleading. That being said, I have 3 acquaintances who've had a monofocal lens in one eye and a multifocal lens in the other, and all 3 of them state they cannot see a significant difference in performance. If that is the case, why would a typical patient on a fixed income cough up upwards of $10,000 extra for multifocal lenses in both eyes. It seems to be the opthalmological profession isn't doing their job in making certain that patients have the information they need to assure informed consent. IMHO, of course.
I'm happy you've had a great result. As I mentioned above, though, testimonials are not scientific group data and, just because you had a good result, it doesn't mean that other people will also have the same result. People need this objective scientific group data to make informed decisions, and it seems the opthalmological profession has not provided us this info (as far as I can tell in my research so far).
Good video 👍I feel better about mono lens. My eye doctor was not this informative. They were trying to up sales me with vague information and would have said I made the choice of lens myself
Had Panoptix trifocal IOL's done two months ago. Right eye with a toric correction. If i knew what i know now i would not have had this done. My night driving is a problem due to BIG halo's, my fine working on machinery is really a problem as i dont see detail. Computer screen is hell even after changing to dark mode and dialing down the brightness. LED lights are a bugger as i have light flashing from the side of my eyes. Yes, i can function without glasses but not as i used to with glasses. Problem is one searches for the procedure before surgery however only find out about the problems after. My advise would be to keep the lensses God gave you unless there is no other option. Too late for me now. Grin and bear it
The one thing no one tells you is that no matter what lens you pick, either monofocal or multifocal, they all suck. Nothing is as good as your natural, God given birth lens. Nothing.
I’m 70 years old. I have enjoyed multi focal contact lenses for over 20 years. I have had no problems with them. So, when and if the time comes for cataract surgery, I will opt for the multi focal.
Great video, our doctors need to watch this one. It really helps in making the best decision for your specific situation. Monofocal lens with toric correction for astigmatism is for me. I dont want those side effects from the multifocal lenses, especially driving at night in the winter when it gets dark at 5 pm. and also I am getting older and the eyes may not adjust well to the multifocal lens technology, never knew that. I prefer distance precision and dont mind wearing glasses to read or do computer work, which is minimal for me.
i am 56 and had multifocal, I work night shift thus driving to/from work at night and sit at a computer under fluorescent lights. I gave my brain 9 months to 'neuro adapt' and couldn't do it so I've had one lens replaced with a monofocal. It is taking longer to heal and I'm on day 4 post surgery and that eye is still blurry. I hope this will improve but my point is I wish I would have seen this short video before choosing multifocal. I hate them.
@@Lindamorena still dissatisfied. I'm still dealing with trying to see well. My eye Dr says it is because my brain is trying to process different input from 2 different lens. Last month we discussed speaking to another ophthalmologist about if he would recommend getting the other multifocal out and putting in a monofocal so that both eyes match, still waiting on a referral. Who knows, maybe it is just almost 60 yr old eyes that can't adapt. I still bottom line it as "I bought the most expensive choice of lens so that I wouldn't have to wear glasses and now I wear trifocals.
@@yorkiem0m Thanks a lot for sharing. After watching videos on the subject I heard from a doctor that a small (about 5-10%) percentage wouldn't be satisfied with the implant results and that a lesser percentage (3% I think) would go to exchange the lens. And it might happen that you fall in that category. Did you check for other possible reasons that might be affecting the unsatisfying outcome you have? And yes I agree that maybe having a multi with a mono focal might be harder for the brain to process.
I had cataract surgery on both eyes in January and had the multifocal intraocular lenses inserted. I experienced swelling in my corneas post surgery. I am still experiencing halos with night driving. Very frustrating. I just picked up a pair of distance glasses with a minimal prescription that have transition lenses along with blue block and anti-reflective glare coatings. No difference!!! So frustrating. No one told me I would have such issues.
@@yvettemarshall7725 I know, those halos are the worst! I'm still waiting to see if I can get that multifocal out. I've had 2 knee replacements since my cataract surgery and hacking off ends of bones is better than having multifocal lenses!
I drive at night sometimes-- and actually LIKE the halos-- looks neat.!! Had NO other issue with my GOOD eye--- and got a panoptix and it's been 3 months and I still can't see SH... in the room here vision is FINE-- and in the car the dashboard is beautiful-- but anything past the front end of the car-- is blurred-- and reading road signs is NOT HAPPENING unless they are dead even with the front of the car!!! I was hoping for good vision with this lens in couple days to no more than a week- and it's been over 3 months and NO improvement.... I'm thinking of having it removed an a RESTORE ACTIVE VISION lens put in..
Hhli. Please tell me which lens is best for a one eyed tennis player who is having Retinitis Pigmentosa and night blindness;in cataract surgery? Which brand IOL would be best?
Theres a much simpler way to know if one needs multi focus or not. For people that never needed glasses before they got cataracts do not need multi focus lens. If they needed glasses before they got cataracts, then they need multi focus lens. Its that simple, but for some reason isnt mentioned in the video
I had the multifocal lens put in my right eye three months ago my left eye has a lazy eye so far the lens in my right eye is not good watch TV very blurry halos at night need reading glasses So it does not work for me wish I never had this done
I am 56 and had cataract surgery 2 months ago. Right eye, Vivity Lense, left Panoptix lenses. I am facing huge halos ! I cannot drive anymore at night time ! Right eye, can be okay, but the left one.... it's just awfull ! All these halos are ruining my life. I am thinking to remove my Panoptix lenses for a mono focal. I would have liked to have had more information before my surgeries....During the day my vision is okay, but not excellent. I have a bit of astigmatisme.... that could be the reason of these halos ?
Hi Dr Monofocal lens set for distance with correction for eg iam shirt sighted -10 when u have to wear glasses for intermediate and near i hace 2 questions, i have 2 questions. 1. Even though i may be able to drive withiut glasses hoe Biut reading the dash board. 2. how do i shave in front of the mirror .i am a candidate for cataract surgery and my surgen said he will do kn the Nhs with monofocal set for distance
I’m extremely nearsighted before multifocal implants (both eyes). Now I lost my nearsightedness even with panoptix lenses and have to use reading glasses to use my cellphone. Can my nearsighted vision still improve with time? I just had both my eyes done 2 weeks and a week ago. Thanks!
My farsightedness improved tremendously, nearly perfect. But as I mentioned, I used to have very good vision when near, and that nearsightness never came back as how it was before. Now I have to use reading glasses 2.0
Thanks for the reply, I am planning to have mutifocal iol would you suggest me to go with it? I am really scared reading everyones review about mutifocal iol... For further info..I am 26 age and not suitable for lasik so planning to get iol replacement with mutifocal iol so that I can avoid catract in future
You would think that your ophthalmologist would be honest enough I inform your of limited options other than the profitability of the cataract Mill they operate.
I have developed traumatic cataract in my left eye. Is it advisable to get a symfony edof in that eye while my right eye is healthy and fine. Will my brain be able to adapt to the different machanisms in different eyes
This is also my case. I have had traumatic cataract on my left eye for 21 years and the surgeon suggests -if possible- trifocal lens in my left eye. Currently vision is only 5%. So my right eye has been generally sufficient until a couple of weeks ago. Since then I’ve annoyance while using computer due to non-concentric but poor view coming from my left eye (non-concentric because my original lens has been tilted after trauma (stone hit my eye)). I doubt if it is better to have monofocal on that eye since my right eye is still good for near or distant.
To have surgery for cataract is out of date already. It's too risky for diabetics who have cataracts to be treated by IOL (intraocular lens) surgery. God's mercy, nano-grade eye drops, should be the last-ditch treatment for cataracts, especially diabetic cataracts.
I just can not believe that 16 people did not like this video... What is their NOT to like... Probably they all bucking for a dollar... THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST STRAIGHT FORWARD TO THE POINT HONEST AND USEFUL VIDEOS... Give a thump up...
It's a good video. However, it is too short and seemed liked it might have been a med student's project.
My surgery is Sept 1 I went with the traditional surgery they say the other way is better it's more money and no guarantees nobody really knows what your getting go with the traditional way
I have monoclonal lens implants and couldn't be happier. There is a tradeoff with multifocal lens. It's not just the halos at night. The monofocal lens gives the sharpest distance vision. My intermediate vision is great too. I only need reading glasses for well, just reading. Trying to totally getting rid of all glasses when you're older is unrealistic.
Well, this saves me a lot of time spent agonizing over my choices: monocular it is. Thanks so much!
I have multi focal lenses in both eyes inserted 11 months ago. Reading and close eyesight is phenomenal. Do not remember ever seeing this clearly with or without glasses . I have no problem at computer distance or driving. At night I can see halos but they don’t bother me. I am 70 years old and did not have any eye problems except presbyopia. I am so happy not having to wear glasses anymore after 30 years. My eye doctor explained all the pros and cons of the different types of lenses.
Which did you get of the multilocular lenses did you receive? I'm thinking about getting it in my 40's to not wear glasses and just be ready to coast into 50's. Any advice would be wonderful, thanks in advance.
@@ariels.3378 I got the PanOptix trifocal. I don't think they replace the lens till it starts getting cloudy.
This is the most honest info i have seen.
Thanks a lot. My mom (age 71) had a cataract surgery. I suggested her to go for monofocal. I was doubtful and guilty at times. But this video confirms I took a good decision. Also my mom is doing very well with the mono-IOL (spherical). She already can see very well (so far 1 week over after her surgery)
Update after 2 months. She got it done for both eyes. 1 month followed by right eye they did for left eye. She is doing extremely fine. She uses prescription glasses rarely for reading things up close and small fonts. For long distance viewing her glass is 0.5 or something. But she rarely needs it. Monofocal IOL is all you need once you are above 50-60 yrs old. They just work fine, and extremely simple, robust and reliable :)
You were smart to have your mother go with monofocal lens. Proven sharpest highest contrast distance vision with no issues. I also have monofocals and love my vision. Newest technology is not always the best.
@@AS-tt8ui my mom's surgery is due in two days & i asked her to go for robotic monofocal too considering there could be chances of underlying degeneration or other corneal age related issues
This video just put me at ease
Thank you for your honesty. Always essential.
After Cataract Surgery, I verified 20/20, on my home Snellen.
Then use a standared plus lens for near work.
Works perfectly.
what was your visions before cataract survery? I guess your vision was good before it.
This seems to be very useful, straightforward and factual info. What I think is almost beyond belief is that there doesn't seem to be any straightforward, consumer-oriented, scientific data regarding the outcomes with monofocal vs multifocal lenses given the costs involved and the fact that most retired people are living on limited incomes. There must be an abundance of comparative data out there that could be used to state whether, for most individuals over say 65-70 yrs of age, one type of lens has the most likelihood of providing the best bang for the buck. Instead, what most of us are left with is testimonial word-of-mouth feedback which is notoriously misleading. That being said, I have 3 acquaintances who've had a monofocal lens in one eye and a multifocal lens in the other, and all 3 of them state they cannot see a significant difference in performance. If that is the case, why would a typical patient on a fixed income cough up upwards of $10,000 extra for multifocal lenses in both eyes. It seems to be the opthalmological profession isn't doing their job in making certain that patients have the information they need to assure informed consent. IMHO, of course.
Nope! You are correct. There is no clear cut lense that corrects the vision to 20/20 or even close. So I'm waiting.
I am 77 and just had multi focal lens surgery. After 2 days I was able to throw my glasses away. I can now see like a 25 year old.
I'm happy you've had a great result. As I mentioned above, though, testimonials are not scientific group data and, just because you had a good result, it doesn't mean that other people will also have the same result. People need this objective scientific group data to make informed decisions, and it seems the opthalmological profession has not provided us this info (as far as I can tell in my research so far).
Good video 👍I feel better about mono lens. My eye doctor was not this informative. They were trying to up sales me with vague information and would have said I made the choice of lens myself
Had Panoptix trifocal IOL's done two months ago. Right eye with a toric correction. If i knew what i know now i would not have had this done. My night driving is a problem due to BIG halo's, my fine working on machinery is really a problem as i dont see detail. Computer screen is hell even after changing to dark mode and dialing down the brightness. LED lights are a bugger as i have light flashing from the side of my eyes. Yes, i can function without glasses but not as i used to with glasses. Problem is one searches for the procedure before surgery however only find out about the problems after. My advise would be to keep the lensses God gave you unless there is no other option. Too late for me now. Grin and bear it
The one thing no one tells you is that no matter what lens you pick, either monofocal or multifocal, they all suck.
Nothing is as good as your natural, God given birth lens. Nothing.
Probably better than a cataract and not seeing much at all
I’m 70 years old. I have enjoyed multi focal contact lenses for over 20 years. I have had no problems with them. So, when and if the time comes for cataract surgery, I will opt for the multi focal.
Thank you for sharing!
Wonder if that works IRL. Suspicious it doesn't or they would be "proving" it by having everyone try a multifocal contact first, yknow?
I wish I had this information before placement of bilateral Panoptix lenses. My surgeon was not forthcoming. $$$ can be blinding.
Thanks for sharing! What are the biggest turn-offs in your experience?
Great video, our doctors need to watch this one. It really helps in making the best decision for your specific situation. Monofocal lens with toric correction for astigmatism is for me. I dont want those
side effects from the multifocal lenses, especially driving at night in the winter when it gets dark at 5 pm. and also I am getting older and the eyes may not adjust well
to the multifocal lens technology, never knew that. I prefer distance precision and dont mind wearing
glasses to read or do computer work, which is minimal for me.
Hi
I'd you have done your surgery where it was done.
I got high stigmatism.
They always talk about vision but never ongoing discomfort with an implant that can be irritating and painful for months on end.
I have multifocal. So far so good. It really depends on the person.
After surgery you get clear vision how much days are you waiting
Please reply me
Hi did anyone got mutifocal iols and how was ur experience
i am 56 and had multifocal, I work night shift thus driving to/from work at night and sit at a computer under fluorescent lights. I gave my brain 9 months to 'neuro adapt' and couldn't do it so I've had one lens replaced with a monofocal. It is taking longer to heal and I'm on day 4 post surgery and that eye is still blurry. I hope this will improve but my point is I wish I would have seen this short video before choosing multifocal. I hate them.
How are you doing now?
@@Lindamorena still dissatisfied. I'm still dealing with trying to see well. My eye Dr says it is because my brain is trying to process different input from 2 different lens. Last month we discussed speaking to another ophthalmologist about if he would recommend getting the other multifocal out and putting in a monofocal so that both eyes match, still waiting on a referral. Who knows, maybe it is just almost 60 yr old eyes that can't adapt. I still bottom line it as "I bought the most expensive choice of lens so that I wouldn't have to wear glasses and now I wear trifocals.
@@yorkiem0m
Thanks a lot for sharing. After watching videos on the subject I heard from a doctor that a small (about 5-10%) percentage wouldn't be satisfied with the implant results and that a lesser percentage (3% I think) would go to exchange the lens. And it might happen that you fall in that category.
Did you check for other possible reasons that might be affecting the unsatisfying outcome you have?
And yes I agree that maybe having a multi with a mono focal might be harder for the brain to process.
I had cataract surgery on both eyes in January and had the multifocal intraocular lenses inserted. I experienced swelling in my corneas post surgery. I am still experiencing halos with night driving. Very frustrating. I just picked up a pair of distance glasses with a minimal prescription that have transition lenses along with blue block and anti-reflective glare coatings. No difference!!! So frustrating. No one told me I would have such issues.
@@yvettemarshall7725 I know, those halos are the worst! I'm still waiting to see if I can get that multifocal out. I've had 2 knee replacements since my cataract surgery and hacking off ends of bones is better than having multifocal lenses!
Thank you. This is just the information about astigmatism I was seeking.
I drive at night sometimes-- and actually LIKE the halos-- looks neat.!! Had NO other issue with my GOOD eye--- and got a panoptix and it's been 3 months and I still can't see SH... in the room here vision is FINE-- and in the car the dashboard is beautiful-- but anything past the front end of the car-- is blurred-- and reading road signs is NOT HAPPENING unless they are dead even with the front of the car!!! I was hoping for good vision with this lens in couple days to no more than a week- and it's been over 3 months and NO improvement.... I'm thinking of having it removed an a RESTORE ACTIVE VISION lens put in..
Hhli. Please tell me which lens is best for a one eyed tennis player who is having Retinitis Pigmentosa and night blindness;in cataract surgery? Which brand IOL would be best?
Theres a much simpler way to know if one needs multi focus or not. For people that never needed glasses before they got cataracts do not need multi focus lens. If they needed glasses before they got cataracts, then they need multi focus lens. Its that simple, but for some reason isnt mentioned in the video
Symfonic Toric Lens is the answer for people who want multifocal and have astigmatism.
I had the multifocal lens put in my right eye three months ago my left eye has a lazy eye so far the lens in my right eye is not good watch TV very blurry halos at night need reading glasses So it does not work for me wish I never had this done
Hello, @garrio33 , how is it going, did your right eye vision improve with time? Thanks
How was is ur experience now please share
If I have only one cataract and will have to wear glasses for the other eye is it worth getting more than a mono focal lense?
I wish I had seen this before I got my multifocal lens.
Me! because I was operated for retinal detachment earlier
Great guy.
I am 56 and had cataract surgery 2 months ago. Right eye, Vivity Lense, left Panoptix lenses. I am facing huge halos ! I cannot drive anymore at night time ! Right eye, can be okay, but the left one.... it's just awfull ! All these halos are ruining my life. I am thinking to remove my Panoptix lenses for a mono focal. I would have liked to have had more information before my surgeries....During the day my vision is okay, but not excellent. I have a bit of astigmatisme.... that could be the reason of these halos ?
Muito útil. Obrigado . Thank you.
That was confusing as hell.
Hi Dr Monofocal lens set for distance with correction for eg iam shirt sighted -10 when u have to wear glasses for intermediate and near i hace 2 questions, i have 2 questions. 1. Even though i may be able to drive withiut glasses hoe Biut reading the dash board. 2. how do i shave in front of the mirror .i am a candidate for cataract surgery and my surgen said he will do kn the Nhs with monofocal set for distance
Hi did you go for mono focal or mutifocal iol ? How was ur experience please share
Please tell me which lens is best for a one eyed tennis player who is having Retinitis Pigmentosa and night blindness;in cataract surgery?
I’m extremely nearsighted before multifocal implants (both eyes). Now I lost my nearsightedness even with panoptix lenses and have to use reading glasses to use my cellphone. Can my nearsighted vision still improve with time? I just had both my eyes done 2 weeks and a week ago. Thanks!
Hi did your vision improve with a mutifocal lens ? Are you able to have perfect vision?
My farsightedness improved tremendously, nearly perfect. But as I mentioned, I used to have very good vision when near, and that nearsightness never came back as how it was before. Now I have to use reading glasses 2.0
Thanks for the reply, I am planning to have mutifocal iol would you suggest me to go with it?
I am really scared reading everyones review about mutifocal iol...
For further info..I am 26 age and not suitable for lasik so planning to get iol replacement with mutifocal iol so that I can avoid catract in future
@@sharankumar2440 I’d say go for it!
You would think that your ophthalmologist would be honest enough I inform your of limited options other than the profitability of the cataract Mill they operate.
What is considered "High Prescription" ?
Higher than -8 I believe
I have developed traumatic cataract in my left eye. Is it advisable to get a symfony edof in that eye while my right eye is healthy and fine.
Will my brain be able to adapt to the different machanisms in different eyes
This is also my case. I have had traumatic cataract on my left eye for 21 years and the surgeon suggests -if possible- trifocal lens in my left eye. Currently vision is only 5%. So my right eye has been generally sufficient until a couple of weeks ago. Since then I’ve annoyance while using computer due to non-concentric but poor view coming from my left eye (non-concentric because my original lens has been tilted after trauma (stone hit my eye)). I doubt if it is better to have monofocal on that eye since my right eye is still good for near or distant.
Supraphob regen multifocal lens imported or indian pls rply sir
Hi did u get mutifocal or monofocal iol ? How was ur experience please share
To have surgery for cataract is out of date already. It's too risky for diabetics who have cataracts
to be treated by IOL (intraocular lens) surgery.
God's mercy, nano-grade eye drops, should be the last-ditch treatment for cataracts, especially
diabetic cataracts.
Doesn't work
Talk to doctors at a diabetes Institute. Why lose your vision?
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