[NSRCA-discussion] Cataract Surgery, Choice of Lens

[James Oddino]

I had both eyes done 15 years ago with Crystal lenses that are connected to the muscles in the eyes that allow you to focus at all distances.  I was very happy and didn’t need glasses for reading even the smallest print and still had 20/20 at long range.  The best thing was they covered all intermediate ranges, like computer, TV, work bench, grocery shelves, etc.  At some point years later, I tried on my son’s glasses and I could see even better.  I got corrective lenses for flying and could see 20/15 and was even happier. This year I finally decided to get clear (not sun) glasses for night driving which tells me that the long range wasn’t as good as it was 15 or even 5 years ago.

Bottom line, don’t give up good short/medium range to get unaided 20/20.  You will always be able to get the perfect glasses for flying and it sure is nice not to need any glasses for anything else until you are 87and need them for night driving.

Jim



> On Mar 10, 2020, at 7:56 PM, Wayne Galigan via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> The Panoptix lems is what I had  installed. It is not the dual lens like the Restor Lens.  It is supposed to be good for all distances as the lens cut is significantly different.  For now I cant give a rational review as the healing is still on progress  but I will let th he group know as things progress. There is a significant cost upgrade compared to the standard lens implant. They will also do lasik to fine tune if needed in the first 24months.
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> On Tue, Mar 10, 2020, 9:08 PM Curt Oberg via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>> wrote:
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> For an RC flyer,  no question, go for the best far vision.  If you’re a typical person, you’re probably already used to using reading glasses and it’s no big deal to continue to use them.  I was faced with the same decision almost 8 years ago at age 74 and my eye doctor told me to NOT go for the dual vision lens, he said that they really aren’t all that good for near or far vision.  At almost 82, I still have near 20/20 far vision and I recently passed the Florida drivers license eye exam without any corrective lens.  JMHO.
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> Curt Oberg
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> From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org <mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>] On Behalf Of andy collins via NSRCA-discussion
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> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Cataract Surgery, Choice of Lens
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> I am going to have Cataract surgery for mild cataracts, but also because of the lens available.  I wanted to get the lens that gives you both close and far vision, probable not needing glasses for either
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> After talking to the Dr. today, they are recommending the lens that specifically corrects distance vision, and using glasses for my close vision  because the lens that corrects both won't be as clear for my distance vision (after explaining my hobby/addiction and needing great distance vision.
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> Has anyone had experience, what would you recommend
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> andy
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