[Priebehouse]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Is that the same as a multifocal lens? I thought a multifocal lens allows you see to near and far with the same lens.

You are correct that near and far are in the same lens. I had mine done 4 years ago with the "Symphony" lens here in Michigan. It cleared my issues but the doc told me that these types of lenses work better the more light that is present. I do have a special pair of glasses for low light times for driving. The new and improved lenses compensate for a lot of that from what I hear. Other posters are correct that Medicare DOES NOT pay for those lenses to take your wallet.

[Boop20000]

Originally Posted by Golfer222

Not the same- near in one eye and distance in the other is called Monovision-
Multifocal lenses are placed in both eyes-essentially far/imtermediate/near in each lens in each eye

I have multi focal in left eye and clear in right eye. It took a couple of days to truly adjust but yes I don’t need glasses unless the print is very tiny and I love not having to wear glasses

[Kathryn Putt]

They are not the same. I got the multifocal lens over 8 years ago and am quite pleased. After 50 years of bifocals then trifocals, I don't even need readers. Good Luck

[Baldbaron]

Was very nearsighted, so went for the more expensive multifocal lenses in each eye at cataract time. Overall vision went from 20/200 to 20/25 (instead of the hoped-for 20/20), and close-up vision remained blurred. An unpleasant side effect for me was concentric circles around lights - especially oncoming headlights at night.

I see great results from the OP, and I'm happy for them. Guess I got the short end of the odds, because I'm back in bifocals again. But with 20/20 vision and happy!

[Glowfromminnesota]

Originally Posted by larbud

With Laser assisted cataract surgery, Happy with results?

I was a little different. I had it done over 10 years ago and had the first ones called CrystalLens (the one Florence Henderson advertised on TV). I took advantage when I had cataracts and due to my age (51 at the time). Today I need glasses for distance and glasses for reading (both very light but still a pain). I can see perfect in between. With that in mind, I was nearly blind so I shouldn’t complain but I still do :-). The first few years I was 20/25 vision (lots of floaters and halos) as the years went by it changed. It was an adjustment and I do have permanent floaters. I recall it was very expensive. Today they have come a long way and my husband’s friend had it done last month and couldn’t be happier.Good luck!

[SusanKD]

I don’t need glass! The laser surgery was recommended with progress vision lenses that were implanted.

[Petersweeney]

Halo with nighttime driving was an issue - seems to have reduced every year but still there

[Villages Kahuna]

My wife says she would NEVER do it again. For what, just to avoid using readers?

[msilagy]

I love my toric lens to see near and far. Paid $1500 total for both eyes in Il a couple of years ago. Get ready villagers as the Dr's here make lots of $$$ by charging you with $6000-7000 for same toric lens. Only one company makes these lens, Alcon, so the cost is the cost. My Il Dr's laugh and say they need to move to Fl!!!

[Vleka]

Originally Posted by larbud

With Laser assisted cataract surgery, Happy with results?

My vision is 20/20 since I got my multifocal lens.

[Bigstu]

Had Standard Lens done by Dr. Armstrong, Ocala Eye, see great, don’t need glasses.

[rogerk]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Yes, very happy still 5 yrs later.

Have a distance lens in one eye and near in the other. No need for glasses.

Both my wife and I are VERY happy with our multi focal lenses. Our procedures were performed by Dr. Zeini at Eyes of The Villages in Spanish Springs. He does not recommend the one eye for distance and the other near vision. Before the FDA approved the multi focal lenses this was the only option.

In my opinion, if you have the two different lenses option you could be in big trouble if you lost the sight in one eye. Don’t dismiss this risk; it happens more than you may think.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by larbud

With Laser assisted cataract surgery, Happy with results?

Sorry - have not had it done?? Thanks for asking!

[lawgolfer]

Originally Posted by larbud

With Laser assisted cataract surgery, Happy with results?

Had first multi-focal lens inserted 2 weeks ago in right eye. Not real happy. Everything within 3 feet is in focus, which means I can read and use the computer. Beyond that, everything is out of focus. At the doctor's suggestion, I put off the operation on the left eye to see if there is any improvement in the right eye. At $3300/eye, I hope it improves.

Not the same topic; however, the change in colors I see with the right eye is dramatic. Whites are really white and reds are brilliant. With the left eye, whites are beige and colors are dull. During a recent remodel of our house, my wife and I argued over colors of paint, tile, and furnishings. After the operation on the right eye, I have to admit she was right.

My wife had mono-vision (one eye long, the other short) done 5 years ago. Additional cost was $1250/eye. She is very happy with the results, although she recently started using glasses to watch TV and to read.

[ndf888]

I had a cataract surgery with extended depth Eyhance lenses at Lake Eye 4 months ago - I couldn’t have multi focal lenses because of severe myopia. My vision in both eyes is 20/25 now. I need readers to read, use computer, cook etc, but I don’t need glasses to drive, play golf, Pickleball etc. My distance vision is ok but not perfect. Not particularly thrilled with the results but not unhappy either. I think the procedure is overpriced. I paid $8000 for both eyes… there was little transparency from the Lake Eye when it comes to pricing. They overcharged me about $2000 and I’m still trying to get it back.