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re: UPDATE: Corrective surgery for Presbyopia (old man reader's syndrome) - Got it done!
Posted on 7/16/24 at 4:40 pm to clamdip
Posted on 7/16/24 at 4:40 pm to clamdip
Yes. Best thing I've ever done.
It's as safe a surgery as exists in America. It's done thousands of times per day.
I had dry eyes and a halo affect on lights at night for a few weeks, but it was mild and went away. I don't use any glasses or contacts, not even readers, and I have had contacts since middle school.
It's as safe a surgery as exists in America. It's done thousands of times per day.
I had dry eyes and a halo affect on lights at night for a few weeks, but it was mild and went away. I don't use any glasses or contacts, not even readers, and I have had contacts since middle school.
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Posted on 7/16/24 at 4:40 pm to PerplenGold
quote:this
Can read everything but dark restaurants and menus are still a challenge. Just need better light.
as long as the light is good I can read anything
no reading glasses required
Posted on 7/16/24 at 4:58 pm to clamdip
Went in for an eye exam last year but already knew the diagnosis. Been burning through reading glasses and ready for a permanent solution.
From what I understand, one eye is modified to read up close, and the other is unaltered for regular sight and distance.
I'm going under the knife as soon as possible to rectify the situation.
From what I understand, one eye is modified to read up close, and the other is unaltered for regular sight and distance.
I'm going under the knife as soon as possible to rectify the situation.
Posted on 7/17/24 at 2:08 pm to BigDropper
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From what I understand, one eye is modified to read up close, and the other is unaltered for regular sight and distance.
That's called monovision, and is not what I'd be getting done. Mine is the CLR custom lens replacement.
CLR Williamson Eye Center
They told me in my situation I'd get both eyes done on the same day, no need to space apart 2 weeks. That 2 week gap is, at least in part, dictated by insurance, somehow, and mine would be out of pocket.
All-in cost is $12,800. Not $15K as I originally thought.
This post was edited on 7/17/24 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 7/17/24 at 2:23 pm to clamdip
quote:knowing what I know now that is what I would do. Get it over with
They told me in my situation I'd get both eyes done on the same day
The first week afterwards you really need to just be able to lay low, sleep/chill and stay out of bright sunlight. And especially…no screens
Posted on 7/17/24 at 2:41 pm to ninthward
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If you are talking CLE or clear lens exchange it has a 95%+ success rate, and should be 20/20 and no glasses after. Id like to get it as well, 10k for where I'm at.
No glasses at all, or no glasses except reading glasses?
Posted on 7/18/24 at 10:48 am to TigerIron
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No glasses at all, or no glasses except reading glasses?
They are a little cautious on the language on this in written form, but in verbal discussions, they say I'm a very good candidate to never need them again.
Next week I have the deep dive evaluation with the surgeon where they try to nail down the exact lens I'd need, prognosis, assess any other risks (like diabetes coming into the picture at some point), etc.
Posted on 7/18/24 at 10:51 am to clamdip
I looked into this a few years ago, not sure exactly which procedure it was but I don't think it was total lens replacement. At the time, the fact that I had LASIK ~25 yrs ago automatically took me out of consideration but again I'm pretty sure that was a different procedure.
This post was edited on 7/18/24 at 10:57 am
Posted on 7/18/24 at 11:00 am to clamdip
I have this. My last optometrist called it "long arm syndrome". Said she could fix it with a tweak to my prescription but I instead just opted for the readers which make everything crystal clear. I'd suggest that before something so invasive as surgery.
Posted on 7/18/24 at 12:33 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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I have this. My last optometrist called it "long arm syndrome". Said she could fix it with a tweak to my prescription but I instead just opted for the readers which make everything crystal clear. I'd suggest that before something so invasive as surgery.
I've been on readers for almost 15 years now. I'm at the stage now where not only near- but also mid-range sight sucks. I'd have to have multiple readers with me now or a fancy progressive glasses prescription. I just hate hate hate glasses. Of course, I hate the idea of my eyeballs being cut on, too. But, the permanency of the fix and no chance of ever having to deal with cataracts is pretty intriguing.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:14 am to Bjorn Cyborg
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Yes. Best thing I've ever done.
It's as safe a surgery as exists in America. It's done thousands of times per day.
I had dry eyes and a halo affect on lights at night for a few weeks, but it was mild and went away. I don't use any glasses or contacts, not even readers, and I have had contacts since middle school.
Update! Got surgery done last week. 8 days ago.
All this quoted above is my experience as well.
Love it! Just finished my one week checkup and I now have 20/16 vision - "better than 20/20."
I also love getting to wear good ole sunglasses again. Haven't worn them in 10 years. Was just too annoying when I had vision problems and it compounded things.
This post was edited on 8/15/24 at 9:16 am
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:15 am to clamdip
It's in. Even if you lose your eyeballs doctors can grow a new eyeball from a tooth.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:43 am to clamdip
So you don’t need any glasses at all? How’s depth perception?
I’m starting to need new RX glasses every year but have hesitated on doing anything. I have astigmatism in my left eye and am now also using readers. RX glasses have worked great for playing tennis and nervous about anything that would jack up my depth perception but glasses are really a pita.
I’m starting to need new RX glasses every year but have hesitated on doing anything. I have astigmatism in my left eye and am now also using readers. RX glasses have worked great for playing tennis and nervous about anything that would jack up my depth perception but glasses are really a pita.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 11:09 am to clamdip
i had my cataracts (hazy lens) replaced in early june at 71 years. pseudo-stepdaughter who has been in and around eye clinics and eye surgery for 20ish years said "get the regular lenses. those $1,500 specialty upgrades are bullshite." i had both replaced with distance vision, knowing i would be using readers for closeup anyway. recovery time is a day or 2. it was a great move, and i can wear cheap shades to drive.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 8:09 pm to LSUGrrrl
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So you don’t need any glasses at all?
Correct. Well, unless I'm reading some really fine print.
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How’s depth perception?
Seems perfectly fine to me. I can even see the occasional 'floaters' in my eyes again. Hadn't seen any in 15+ years.
As mentioned above, the biggest impact is pretty minor: night driving will show some halos around oncoming headlights, but it is not as bad as I expected. I drove to Texas last week at night and it was fine, although a little fatiguing since that was the very next day after my surgery.
Takes a couple of months for my brain to fully adjust to them, but big gains so far.
This post was edited on 8/15/24 at 8:10 pm
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