Fuzzy Lens Implant Vision

Question: My cataract surgeon misunderstood what kind of vision I wished to have and my toric lens implant has reduced my distance vision in my left eye so that it is fuzzy. It was my good distance eye and I was functioning quite well seeing inside and out. Now all I see is fuzziness until I put on glasses which I was trying to avoid for most of my activities. Can this be corrected or am I stuck with this situation?


Answer: From what you describe it sounds as if your left eye may have been calculated to help you see at intermediate or near range rather than at distance. In light of the fact that you do not wish to wear glasses there are really two options to discuss with your Cataract Surgeon. If your eye health is otherwise normal and the primary Cataract Surgery and Lens Implant procedure that you had was basically uneventful, then it may possible to have a Lens Exchange, whereby the Lens Implant is removed and exchanged for one with a more appropriate power so as to correct your distance vision. Another alternative is possibly to seek the advice of a LASIK Surgeon who can tell you if it would be possible to correct the vision with a LASIK Surgery procedure so that your distance vision was crisper and clearer for you.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Cataract Surgery & Prostate Medication Tamsulosin

Question: I am about to have cataract surgery and concerned about complications with Tamsulosin. I lost the sight in my left eye years ago and now have a cataract on my right eye. I have a slight astigmatism and take .4mg Tamsulosin daily. What should I be aware of to discuss with my cataract surgeon prior to surgery?


Answer: The use of Tamsulosin-a selective alpha antagonist or blocker-to treat prostate enlargement or benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary symptoms has been closely linked to complications during Cataract Surgery. Patients taking tamsulosin are prone to a complication known as Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) during Cataract Surgery. Adverse outcomes of the Cataract operation are greatly reduced by your Cataract Surgeon’s prior knowledge that you take this drug and thus having the option of alternative techniques. With alternative procedures and techniques, the complications can be managed and greatly reduces. PLEASE ADVISE YOUR CATARACT SURGEON THAT YOU ARE TAKING TAMSULOSIN ASAP.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

NY Cataract & Eye Care Mobile Web Site

Seeta Eye Centers, a leading NY Cataract and Ophthalmology practice is pleased to announce the launch of its new cataract and eye care mobile web site. Patients who use an iPhone, Android or any mobile smartphone or computer tablet like an iPad and wish to learn more about cataracts, cataract surgery or lens implants, or who want to schedule an eye exam for a cataract and lens implant consultation can simply search Seeta Eye Center and click through to get information and dial the practice directly with the touch of a finger.

If you are at a desktop computer and want to use a regular phone to schedule an appointment reach us at 845-454-1025 or for greater detail and more in depth information visit Seeta Eye Center or to just be social come see us at facebook.com/seetaeyecenters

Crystalens® Lens Implant for Cataracts after LASIK

Question: I am 65 and had LASIK surgery 12 years ago. I am 65 now and will have cataract surgery in October on the right eye. Can I use the Crystalens® Lens Implant? After my LASIK surgery, my far vision improved to 20-20, but I had to wear reading glasses.


Answer: It may or may not be advisable for you to have a Crystalens® Accommodating Lens Implant after Cataract Surgery if you have had previous LASIK Surgery. Once you have had LASIK, the precision with which your Cataract Surgeon can measure and calculate the IOL power is somewhat diminished in certain instances. IF, you have the preoperative measurements from your LASIK procedure it will be very helpful to your Cataract Surgeon in this determination. Crystalens® Accommodating Lens Implants can actually be a bit unpredictable in their visual results for some patients even without previous LASIK, so the decision will also depend on the comfort level and consistency of results the surgeon has experienced with this IOL. Should this not be a good option then you may wish to consider Monovision Lens Implants which would also help with near vision correction.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Mature Cataract Risks

Question: My mother has a mature cataract in her left eye that needs to be removed the old fashion way rather than by laser. My mother is 81 and in excellent health. What is a mature cataract and is it a more difficult case with more risk of complications. Does she need an ordinary ophthalmologist or a cataract specialist?

Answer: A mature cataract is one that is quite dense. Waiting too long for cataract surgery can result is some unintended consequences and possible risks. As a cataract matures, it does become denser and somewhat more difficult to remove. This requires more energy and may lead to prolonged inflammation or even intraoperative complications. If a patient delays cataract surgery too long the cataract to become so dense, swollen and cloudy that it causes a type of glaucoma. Cataract Surgery for a mature cataract does require a somewhat greater skill and experience however most ophthalmologists who are Cataract Surgeons are quite capable of safely performing this type of procedure.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Trifocals after Cataract Surgery

Question: I had cataract surgery three weeks ago and now I need trifocal glasses to get 20/25 vision. Before surgery my cataract surgeon said I might need glasses for reading. After surgery he said he was very happy with the outcome. I am very disappointed, what happened?

Answer: It is not clear from your description what your problem actually is. The visual acuity of 20/25 refers to distance vision. If you are saying that you need to wear eyeglasses to see clearly at distance this suggests that either the measurements of calculation of the Lens Implant power was not quite precise. However, it is only three weeks after your cataract operation and is entirely possible that the prescription will change further and improve your uncorrected distance vision. You need to discuss this with your Cataract Surgeon so that he can give you a timeframe after which your vision and prescription-if any-is stable.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Retinal Tear before Cataract Surgery

Question: I had a small retinal tear which was treated by a laser procedure in the office of the retinal specialist. He says the procedure was successful. Can this affect the outcome of cataract surgery with the implant of a monovision lens and a toric lens?

Answer: Any type of previous retinal tear, detachment, hole or other pathology requires due but not excessive caution if the Retinal Specialist has provided clearance for Cataract Surgery to a Cataract Surgeon. A monovision toric lens implant offers no additional or exceptional risk or challenge to the outcome. Follow the advice of your Retinal Specialist and Cataract Surgeon.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Type 1 Diabetes & Cataracts

Question: I am Type 1 Diabetic and my Optometrist told me that I had the start of very small cataracts in 2008. I have not had any problems with them. At the start of July 2012 I noticed all of a sudden a small amount of fogginess at the top of my vision in my right eye. I went and saw my Ophthalmologist and after numerous tests he told me that the cataracts were minor and that he could not see anything wrong with my eye and to go and buy some eye drops. 5 weeks later the fogginess has become much worse and the vision in the entire eye is cloudy. I had a prescription check at the Optometrist as I thought maybe that could be the problem and she said that it could not be the cataract as it is so small and she did not know what the problem was. I then went back to the Ophthalmologist and he said that I needed to have cataract surgery and booked me in and took measurements etc. I asked him if he was sure it was the cataract as he said that it wasn't a problem 5 weeks ago. He said it had to be as it wasn't anything else. So I am just wondering if cataracts can develop this fast, from normal vision to very very cloudy in just 6 weeks? I am very scared of this surgery as I think the fogginess will still be there after the operation and maybe I have been misdiagnosed.


Answer: Cataracts are an extremely common eye problem associated with Diabetes. Data from the Framingham and other eye studies indicate a three to four fold increased prevalence of cataract in patients with diabetes under the age of 65, and up to a twofold excess prevalence in patients above 65. The risk is increased in patients with longer duration of diabetes and in those with poor metabolic control. A special type of cataract—known as snowflake cataract—is seen predominantly in young type 1 diabetic patients and tends to progress rapidly. Another type of cataract called a posterior sub capsular cataract is also extremely rapid in its progression and tends to locate along the visual axis which decreases vision quite rapidly.

That said, you must be certain that your blood glucose is stable and that there is no evidence of Diabetic Macular Edema which would also cause a variable and quick drop in vision. These are things in all likelihood your Cataract Surgeon considered and ruled out prior to making the final diagnosis.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Multifocal Lens Implants & Cataract Surgery

Question: If multifocal contacts will not correct my vision will multifocal lens implants IOL's not correct my vision after cataract surgery? Also if I have astigmatism what are the advantages of using a toric lens version monovision lens to correct my vision during cataract surgery?


Answer: There is really minimal relationship between multifocal contact lenses correction and multifocal lens implant correction as their optical location and designs are quite different. You have two separate optical correction challenges-presbyopia which requires a near vision correction and astigmatism. There are currently no toric multifocal lens implants that would correct both presbyopia and astigmatism available in the United States.

However, your Cataract Surgeon could choose to correct the astigmatism with a Limbal Relaxing Incision (LRI) if you were set on having a multifocal lens implant for the near vision presbyopia correction. The other alternative is to use a monovision toric lens implant technique to achieve the concurrent astigmatic and near vision presbyopic correction. If you have astigmatism-especially 3-4 diopters of astigmatism-it ABSOLUTELY must be corrected if you do not wish to wear eyeglasses. For monovision it would be preferred to have a toric lens implant monovision rather than an aspheric lens implant with an LRI as it would provide better overall optical quality and stability.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Blurry Vision & Light Problems after Cataract Surgery

Question: I had cataract surgery on both eyes in February and have very blurry vision and bad light problems so I have to wear sunglasses all the time and I only do what I have to do. I sit most of the time in the house with my eyes closed and when they are open they burn and hurt so bad I can’t stand it. What should I do? 

Answer: What you are experiencing is not expected or normal after Cataract Surgery. Your situation requires a thorough evaluation by your Cataract Surgeon as soon as possible. If you are unhappy with the Cataract Surgeon who performed your Cataract operation then you should find a Cataract Surgeon in your area and schedule an appointment for an examination and second opinion in order to determine the cause of your symptoms which are not at all acceptable. 

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Cataract Surgery, Dry Eye & Astigmatism

Question: I had cataract surgery and astigmatism repair and now my eyes are very dry most of the time. I often suffer from a dry burning eye and a pain in my ear running down the side of my throat. Is there anything that I can do to prevent this problem? 

Answer: Cataract Surgery can certainly result in dry eye symptoms as a result of the tiny incision that is used which temporarily severs the corneal nerves as well as the general disruption of the ocular surface during surgery. This is especially the case is there was some degree of preexisting dry eye or eyelid inflammation. Further, when you state that you had “astigmatism repair” it is not clear whether you had Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI) or an astigmatism correcting toric lens implant. If indeed you had an LRI then it is possible that this too could be contribution to the dry eye symptoms. However, it is also entirely possible that there are many other causes of you dry eye problem including medications that you take as well as many others. Certainly all of this should be thoroughly investigated by your Cataract Surgeon and if you are not satisfied then you should perhaps seek a consultation for a second opinion with a Corneal Specialist who is also an expert in external ocular disease and ocular surface problems in order to get help for dry eyes. 

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Houston Cataract & Eye Care Mobile Web Site

The Eye Clinic of Texas, a leading Houston Cataract and Ophthalmology practice is pleased to announce the launch of its new cataract and eye care mobile web site. Patients who use an iPhone, Android or any mobile smartphone or computer tablet like an iPad and wish to learn more about cataracts, cataract surgery or lens implants, or who want to schedule an eye exam for a cataract and lens implant consultation can simply search The Eye Clinic of Texas and click through to get information and dial the practice directly with the touch of a finger. 

If you are at a desktop computer and want to use a regular phone to schedule an appointment reach us at 800-423-3937 or for greater detail and more in depth information visit The Eye Clinic of Texas or to just be social come see us at facebook.com/ecot.lasik

Eye Surgery Associates Stratford CT New Office

Brian DeBroff, M.D., F.A.C.S and Anthony Musto, M.D., F.A.C.S of Eye Surgery Associates in Stratford & New Haven, Connecticut are pleased to announce the relocation of their Stratford office location to 495 Hawley Lane, Stratford, CT 06614. Eye Surgery Associates was founded in 1973 and offers patients compassionate and friendly care while being focused on the individual needs of each patient. Drs. DeBroff and Musto personally listen to the concerns of their patients, answer individual questions, and never rush a patient. To make an appointment for an eye examination, cataract and lens implant consultation or an eye exam for any type of eye problem, condition or disease, please call us at 203-375-5819.

Cataract Surgeon Appointment Timing

Question: Cataracts are forming in both of my eyes. My optometrist said that I might want to have the one in my left eye removed next year. When should I make an appointment to see a cataract surgeon? Can this appointment take the place of my regular annual visit to my ophthalmologist?

Answer: As long as there are no medically urgent or risk increasing eye problems-such as narrowing of the eye drainage angles-the decision on when to have Cataract Surgery and a Lens Implant is really driven by the patient's degree of dissatisfaction with their vision and overall comfort and confidence in activities of daily life and work. That said, if having Cataract Surgery is likely in the near future, it would be wise to schedule an appointment with either your ophthalmologist or the best Cataract Surgeon you can find in your area in order to follow you appropriately. If for some reason your ophthalmologist does not perform Cataract Surgery then they will be happy to refer you to someone they trust.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Cataract Surgery Prevents Hip Fracture

Cataract surgery may offer patients with cataracts a distinct advantage in preventing hip fractures according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

“As a cataract surgeon it is quite apparent to me that when we improve vision for patients with cataracts, their mobility is typically improved as well as their confidence and the safety with which they navigate,” stated Indiana Cataract Surgeon Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center in Valparaiso. 

“We know that visual impairment from cataracts-whether from blurry vision, glare, halos or decreased contrast-is a known risk factor for falls,” commented Fairfield County Connecticut Cataract Surgeon Leslie Doctor, M.D. “It comes as no surprise that when looking at the risk of hip fracture among more than 1 million people on Medicare aged 65 with cataracts, researchers found people who had cataract surgery had a 16% lower risk of hip fracture one year after the procedure.” 

Satish Modi, M.D., a NY Cataract Surgeon at Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, New York shared advice about the timing of patient decisions to have cataract surgery. “I have been counseling patients for years, that a hip or pelvis fracture is THE sentinel event that leads to a progressive decline in quality of life and usually signifies increased mortality and morbidity,” stated Dr. Modi. “The anisometropia that occurs after only one cataract is removed-with the unoperated eye having poor vision due to an as of yet unoperated cataract-is a major cause of loss of depth perception and falls and fractures. I caution every patient to be careful during this interim period and instruct them to carefully hold the bannister, not climb any ladders, be careful at curbs, etc.-until the second eye is done and their depth perception is restored,” Dr. Modi further explained. 

Dr. Buck emphasized the broader overall impact of cataract surgery on the lifestyle and safety of the elderly as well as on health care costs and spending. “Accidental falls and the resulting bone fractures are a major cause of disability and death among the elderly. Fall related injuries literally cost the U.S. more than $10 billion a year in associated health care costs. Restoring visual functioning through timely cataract surgery for seniors may be a cost-effective way to reduce the risk of falls and hip fractures among older adults while concurrently improving their quality of life,” explained Dr. Buck. 

Baltimore Cataract Surgeon Brad Spagnolo, M.D. of Baltimore Washington Eye Center summarized the research. “The key here is that there is a demonstrated need for timely cataract surgery for seniors in order to manage the risk of challenged mobility with resulting fractures. We are quite fortunate-and it is really rewarding-to be able to provide cataract patients with modern patient friendly cataract surgery on an outpatient basis that utilizes tiny incisions, eye drops for anesthesia and a quick visual recovery.”

Pain with Toric Lens Implant

Question: I had cataract surgery with a toric lens implant on January 17, 2012. Since the surgery, I am experiencing significant pain in and around the eye that received the toric lens. Artificial tear drops provide 2 hours or less relief per application. Sometimes, the pain is very difficult to take. My ophthalmologist can find nothing wrong. The eye that received the standard lens is fine. 

Answer: Pain, six months after Cataract and Lens Implant Surgery is not typical or normal. However, in all probability the discomfort has nothing to do with the implantation of a Toric Lens Implant as compared to a Monofocal or standard Lens Implant. It is impossible to know why you have what you describe as “significant” pain from your description. If your Cataract Surgeon is not able to identify the cause of the pain and alleviate it, then you should consider scheduling a consultation with the best Cataract Surgeon you can find in your area and perhaps even one who is also a Corneal Specialist if indeed you are suspected of having some type of dry eye or ocular surface problem. 

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Cataract Vision Problem & Late Complication

Question: I had cataract surgery on both eyes at the age of 55 in March and April of 2005. My left eye seems to be as bad today as it was before the cataract surgery. I cannot see at night to drive unless the road is clearly marked as the center line and lights of vehicles coming towards me are the same as before my surgery. I also wear glasses to read which I don't really mind. I was told LASIK is needed to remove scar tissue from this eye.

Answer: What you are describing is most likely the presence of posterior capsular opacification. During Cataract Surgery and Lens Implant Surgery, it is typical for the Cataract Surgeon to leave the posterior capsule of the crystalline lens in place in order to support the Lens Implant. In some percent of people, the crystalline lens capsule becomes cloudy and actually can decrease vision much in the same way as a Cataract in terms of the symptoms it produces. If this is the case what is required is a YAG Laser Capsulotomy, not LASIK, in order to create an optically clear opening in the cloudy lens capsule. A YAG Laser Capsulotomy is a quick, painless laser procedure which typically restores the vision impaired by a cloudy capsule almost instantly after the treatment.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

Astigmatism & Monovision Cataract Surgery

Question: Is it necessary or important to correct astigmatism of .75 D when having cataract surgery with monovision lens implants?

Answer: There are some considerations that make the correction of small amounts of astigmatism even more important than one might think, and certainly with monovision lens implants achieving the best possible vision is one of those considerations. While the amount of .75 D might seem inconsequential, if it is oriented obliquely or vertically oriented it will cause meaningful degradation of vision that can adversely impact one's ability to achieve success with monovision lens implants after Cataract Surgery. Further, monovision lens implant success is dependent on "blur interpretation and tolerance" and leaving any amount of astigmatism has the potential to cause more difficulty in adaptation. Listen to the advice of your Cataract Surgeon and correct the astigmatism as part of your Cataract Surgery by whatever means he or she suggests.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.