The BEST Cataract Surgery Lenses Options - Doctor Explains

Thinking about having cataract surgery? Learn about the newest technologies and what may be the best cataract surgery lenses options for you!
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Cataract surgery offers various lens options to replace the cloudy natural lens affected by cataracts and restore clear vision. The most common choice is a monofocal intraocular lens (IOL), which provides clear vision at one specific distance (usually either near or far), requiring patients to use reading glasses or glasses for distance vision, depending on the lens chosen. Alternatively, multifocal and accommodating IOLs are available, allowing for improved vision at multiple distances without glasses, though they may not provide as sharp vision in each range as monofocal lenses. Toric IOLs are designed to correct astigmatism, enhancing vision quality. Ultimately, the choice of cataract surgery lens depends on the patient's vision needs, lifestyle, and their surgeon's recommendation, as each type offers distinct advantages and trade-offs.
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[@lindsayantwine1097]

My dog developed cataracts in both eyes and went blind due to her diabetes. I got her cataract surgery and she's got 20/20 vision now. Cost me $4k but so worth it.

[@rickyhowell6817]

How do you know it’s 20-20 now ?

[@lindsayantwine1097]

@@rickyhowell6817 I'm going by her follow up vision tests that were done by her opthalmologist. Also, it's wonderfully obvious that she has her good vision back just by watching her. She's my best girl and I'm so thankful I was able to do this for her. ❤️

[@marthapelletier530]

@@rickyhowell6817they have instruments that get your prescription very close before your doctor fine tunes it. At least I think this is true.

[@VideoNOLA]

Good to know because the cost of veterinary treatments has gone through the woof.

[@lindsayantwine1097]

@@rickyhowell6817 going by the opthalmologist's vision testing standards.

[@sjzara]

I'm fascinated by this - I had cataract surgery with lens implant in one eye about 4 years ago. It was amazing - painless and instant and permanent improvement in vision in that eye. I had expected to have to cope with some sort of artefacts in vision because of the artificial lens but there was nothing at all - my field of view is perfectly clear. Because I'm in the UK this was free, fortunately.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@sjzara]

@@DoctorEyeHealth I’m actually looking forward to having the same surgery on my other eye, to restore excellent vision. I’m one of the rare people who wear glasses most of the time and I’m happy with it, so my new lens was for long-distance (driving) vision, and I’d choose the same for the next one.

[@Ukie88]

Same in Canada

[@evajawidzk2068]

I have to go I have anxiety and really concerned. Going to have it done after new year.

[@sjzara]

@@evajawidzk2068 There really is no need for anxiety - it’s completely painless.

[@tomwiles]

In September of 2021 I had laser-assisted cataract lens replacement surgery performed on both eyes at the same time with Panoptix multi-focal lenses. The outcome has been spectacular. I now have 20/20 distance vision, and 20/15 close up. For many years prior I wore soft contact lenses and needed reading glasses when wearing the soft contacts. If I was wearing my regular glasses, in order to read I would take off my regular glasses to see close up. Now, at 68 years old I see extremely clearly at all focal lengths. As an over-the-road truck driver with doing tons of night driving I was concerned about potential star burst patterns, but found them to be of little to no concern. Depending on the brightness and the angle of lights at night I could sometimes see circular rings around bright lights, but not always. At this point two years later, they rarely show up. I did a lot of KZbin video research before the surgery, watching many videos on both sides of the potential issues and side effects. I would NEVER suggest anyone have elective eye surgery such as LASIK. However, if one needs cataract surgery that’s a different story. For anyone needing cataract surgery, I would suggest doing lots of their own research and know up front to the best of their ability what potential side effect they personally might or might not find bothersome. No longer carrying around glasses and constantly putting them on and taking them off has easily been the greatest benefit. By the way, I was back at work as an over-the-road truck driver 48 hours after surgery.

[@ohor83]

Spectacular! I'm so happy you've been blessed with a successful multifocal cataract replacement surgery unlike my case. I'm always happy for people who are happy! GOD BLESS

[@donnarogers4925]

​@@ohor83i would really like to know about ur negative experience. TG i only did one eye!!! Now blurry at all distances.they say i am 20/30 - 20/40. Bah!!! And cant read at all! And may have other problems not allowing me to replace lens. And if i wear glasses on other eye - it is EXTREMELY stressful cuz something just seems WRONG!!!

[@donnarogers4925]

I had Panoptix toric lens.

[@stratdoc]

Panoptix, as with all multi focal lenses, divide the light. This means the ability to see shades of light or contrast is diminished. Of course this is also what your cataract has been doing! If we give you this type of lense with a non multifocal lens in the fellow eye you would be surprised by how less defined your vision might seem. That being said patients like you “sell” this lens as when it fits your lifestyle and visual sensitivity it provides a powerful solution. I prefer extended depth of focus (EDOF) as they do not affect contrast and can generally meet your near needs in good light.

[@tomwiles]

@stratdoc That's why it's great that we have choice. In my case I'm an over-the-road truck driver and do an extreme amount of night driving, yet even with the multifocal lenses I still have fantastic night vision. I'm not attempting to sell anything, but am just relating my own personal outcome. The PanOptix lenses have been one of the best things that I've done for myself in years. I can see how people might feel bitter post surgery that they made a wrong choice whatever that choice was.

[@MCRD115]

Dr. Allen I'm a Truck Driver and also I have my Pilot License. I have had a Eye Exam by a Board Certified Opthalmologist in Jupiter FL. He examined me and saw I have Cataracts in both eyes which causes my Vision to feel as if I'm looking through Low Fat Milk. He suggested a Procedure to remove Caterates and replace both Lenses with Toric Lenses. Your Video was spot on in great detail.

[@amyk3020]

Thank you so much, I just went through Lasik and cataract surgery one month ago and still struggling with clarity of vision. But I went into the surgery with a very high astigmatism. I would do anything to be able to grab my contact lens and use it again but I can't do that so I will continue to hydrate my eyes and hope for clarity after 6 weeks. You're extremely informative and a pleasure to watch

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

Thank you for an excellent presentation. I subscribed to your channel because the way you teach works for me. I have cataracts that I’m going to have to have surgery on in the next year or two, typical farmer in to much sun cataract growth. I had been wondering if multifocals were a possibility. I’m one of those people who have multifocal contacts and LOVE them. I adjusted immediately and loved not having to wear glasses. You answered so many questions for me. I feel like I can have a far more informed and intelligent conversation with my ophthalmologist when the time comes. Not having crystal clear vision even with my glasses is driving me batty. Blessings to you and yours

[@2CreateArt]

I am coming up on my cataract surgery, I feel much more confident having watched your videos about what is going to happen.

[@watchtime9072]

I had RayOne EMV implanted in both of my eyes 3 weeks ago and and I can express how thrilled I am I have almost glasses independent vision, and I haven't noticed any side effects so far.

[@dhowar]

I had the surgery done at the VA. Results were very good. Painless and instant perfect vision after.

[@vegnewb]

Did you have multifocal or monofocal?

[@histubeness]

What lens did you choose?

[@vladn4046]

The problem with multifocals is this: the peripheral portion of this lens is usually blocked by iris under the bright sun light and you have to use reading glasses or sun glasses to read. My daughter has this issue. I also had a cataract removed - first on left eye 10 yrs ago and then I’ve lost IOL in this eye 3 yrs ago in car accident . I had 3 surgeries: first on removal of the old IOL and then implanting a new IOL into the anterior chamber, promptly followed by its removal. After that I’ve completely lost all vision in this eye. 5 yrs ago I had cataract removed on my right eye and now, after 5 years I have IOL in this eye shifted down by about 2 mm. It looks (as much, as I still can see) I am gradually going blind. So, my advice to all of you - don’t rush with your cataract surgery and stretch time as much as you can. Remember it is not such a simple operation, as it looks on this video, and, besides, not all doctors are good doctors, especially, while they are working hard on their own assembly lines to maximise production (mainly money) .

[@nelsonv741]

Excellent point! I have cataracts, they are so far not impacting my sight, so I will put off surgery as long as I can! There are always risks, to any medical event.

[@ianstuart5660]

Thanks for your wise warnings. Best wishes to you!

[@marilynlarusic4713]

I have had cataract surgery in my right eye. Shortly after surgery, my doctor went on vacation. Everything seemed fine with sight, but it felt like something was always scratching my eye. One morning about two weeks in, I woke up with no sight. I never recovered my sight as it was just after the surgery. I found out years later that the surgeon had left an edge when she glued the sac and it was causing inflammation. I had also been diagnosed with glaucoma in that eye. I have very little vision left in that eye and am reluctant to have cataract surgery on my left eye for fear of losing more vision.

[@ianstuart5660]

@marilynlarusic4713 OMG, so sorry for what you've had to endure. No words could ever do justice. All best wishes going forward!

[@ianstuart5660]

@@sabarsabar2231 Why do you have to wait to have the next treatment?

[@Goose-Grip]

I had multi-focal implants done about two years ago. Before the procedure I could not read hardly anything Could not read a decal under the hood of a car (I am a professional mechanic) but now I can read prescription medicine bottles fine print at 12 inches. I can see perfectly at all ranges.. Do not need glasses anymore ever. I can see like a 10 year old kid can see the ice cream man at any distance. The halos sere large for a year but now 75% of the halos have been deleted by my brain. The halos never really bothered me actually. Best money I ever spent on myself.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

FANTASTIC! I love hearing these types of stories! Thanks for sharing and happy to hear you are enjoying great vision!

[@subramanian9681]

I hadmulti focal implant on my right eye on 6th April for Immatured cataract. Age77. Reports say that left eye has immatured cataract. Can I avoid surgery on my left eye?

[@rajyadav-id6wh]

Which type and company of lens please tell me I had a high myopia

[@bhavanivishwa6650]

@Goose-Grip, did you had high myopia or nearness reading difficulty bf cataract started

[@user-wz3bq1nn4g]

Excellent information in your videos. Today I visited my third Ophthalmologist over the past year in search of a concise diagnosis and explanation of my slowly worsening eyesight. The first two doctors recommended cataract surgery ASAP, but I was not experiencing most of the commonly described symptoms of cataracts, which left me confused. Luckily, before this latest visit I found your web site and learned much more about cataracts so that I could ask the right questions of today's eye doctor. Between your very good videos and the good fortune of finding a doctor who had the patience to explain my situation, I learned that cataract surgery will one day be a necessity, but is not now urgent. Thank you for the detailed info - it really helped! My advice to other patients is to beware of surgery mills (who I suspect recommend cataract surgery to just about anyone who walks through their doors), and ask lots of questions before you submit to surgery!

[@kaystewart6571]

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[@nelsonv741]

Seeing as I am 70 and my last few eye examiners said I had cataracts and to be honest I am not too eager to have eye surgery, or any surgery for that matter. This is a wonderful and timely analysis of this topic. Well done Sir!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! Happy I could help!

[@Heartfelt-zv7wh]

Me too being epileptic, my fear is double for surgery …

[@sjzara]

Having had cataract surgery I can report that it’s fast, painless, and really worth it.

[@nelsonv741]

Thanks for your opinion!@@sjzara

[@karenmcgrady6349]

I had cataract surgery 4 years ago at the age of 68. First surgery went well. The second surgery was one week later and it wasn't great. Doc said I had "leathery" lens and she didn't have correct equipment and had to do it manually. I had a million little fragments in my vision for a long time. Now the other eye has a haze (PCO?) so I need to see if I can get that fixed. If I had it to do over again I WOULD NOT. Vision worse now than before!

[@Marie-ly3kj]

This was petrifying to me as I have underlying eye conditions but it so informative and so well delivered. Forearmed is forwarded. I am truly grateful for your channel. Thank you so very very much. Marie

[@Marie-ly3kj]

Apols predicted text thing. "Forearmed is forwarned".

[@QuantumRift]

Last month I had cataract surgery in both eyes (two weeks apart), and opted for the Clareon Vivity Toric IOL inmplants. I have been very VERY happy with the results. Life changing.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@pattychan818]

did you have the mini monvision procedure? Do you see glares or halo for night time driving? do you need reading glasses to read pill bottom size letterings? thx for your feedback.

[@KhaledKhaled-fo9zb]

Any positive dysphotopsia like glare , halos and starburst ?

[@QuantumRift]

@@pattychan818 No, night time driving is quite well but I need to get a tweak on my left eye. I have 20/20 now in both eyes. If the light is dim, readers do help with small print but otherwise, I am happy with results.

[@QuantumRift]

@@KhaledKhaled-fo9zb No, I can look right at bright headlights at night with no issue.

[@joni4taz]

This was brilliant! My husband is having cataract surgery in January so this was more than helpful. Thank you so much for your easy to understand information.

[@justinedevoe7166]

Very informative video. I had my first eye done on October 3rd this year. Day two after surgery I was amazed at how clear I could see. Second eye done the 7th of this month. Today is the 11th and I’m pleased with the results. Can still feel there’s more healing to be done on the most recent eye and this time there was some blood residue in the eye. But so far very pleased. I chose the lens that makes night vision better. I will still need glasses to read. I can read pretty well but eyes get very tired with much reading. So far I’m very happy with the results. Thank for your video.

[@QuantumRift]

I had my right eye done on Oct 9 and the left eye on the 30 (Oct). I opted for the full monty lenses... Clareon Vivity Toric IOL implants. WOW, what a difference.

[@texas1852]

Thank you so much for taking the time to go into such detail - I have reached that stage and am glad to see there are so many options now!

[@mjmj8980]

Like your explanation. I had multifocal lenses put in and after about a year or more, both lenses were covered with protein deposits which had to be removed with a Yag procedure. The procedure was quick outpatient and it worked. I understand not everyone gets this protein build up but some do. Your vision starts getting clouded again. Not to worry just get the Yag.

[@bdonkersgoed]

I don't think it was protein on your lens, but rather on the your natural capsule that the artificial lens is placed inside. This condition is called "Posterior Capsule Opacification" (aka "Secondary Cataract") and it's pretty common after cataract surgery. The YAG laser essentially blasts a hole into the capsule so that light can get through it again. I'll likely have to get the YAG procedure done as well.

[@eloisacameron3592]

Thank you, that's what am going through right now, is so annoying

[@pleibel]

Awesome presentation! 3 pages of notes I've taken for my wife, who's due for emergency cataract surgery tomorrow at 7 am! - She can watch on our 2 hour drive to surgery! (we've had just a one day notice! Thank you, Very impressive video!

[@bsquochoainew]

Thank you for making such a great video, easy to follow, and clear steps. I hope to see the full unedited video soon.

[@AdvancedOphthalmologySurgery]

Great and easy to follow overview! IOL technology advanced remarkably in the last 10 years. And now it is possible to have most patients fully satisfied with their postoperative vision. The key despite all technology, is to accurately understand the patients daily life activities, expectations, hobbies etc... Then a surgical plan can be costumised to obtain the best glasses-free vision

[@tom95521]

One year ago I had Alcon Clareon Vivity IOL implants with "mini mono". I'm glad that I had cataracts so I never have to wear glasses for any distance.

[@Dove96]

Thank you so much. I was just told I am ready for surgery and knew none of this. I feel much more comfortable now.

[@bwyman2192]

You are wonderful for stating this in layman's ---- terms--- thank you! I had my Cataracts done in 2011 I opted for both distance & close lenses -My cost in Las Vegas, NV per eye was $4K each, Then-- in 2019 I had laser treatment to remove scar tissue, which is so great all these advancements WOW!

[@lynnettesmith8550]

Hi Doc and thank you much for your thorough explanation and competence!!!

[@DeborahOlander]

Sincerely appreciate all the great info. I'm 56 and am an artist so i worry about cataracts. I remember how much cataract surgery changed how my dad saw color.

[@ianstuart5660]

Fantastic presentation, Dr. Allen. Enjoying your content very much!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Great to hear! THank you so so much!

[@terryboyle]

this was incredibly informative, thank you for producing this

[@jaivalsheth]

This video is very helpful to my College project for Cataract surgery and its type. Thank you for making the best informative video.

[@ItsMaisyDaisy]

I just had my second eye done 2 days ago. Thrilled with the drastic improvement in my vision, but i do now need reading glasses, which is a bummer, but i have hsd to wear glasses or contacts since grade school, so just needing reading glasses is not so bad. I was terrified before both surgeries. It's a routine surgery, but nothing is routine when it is your eye that's being cut on and removing and replacing some vital paet of your vision. Very glad that i had it done though. I just had the basic lens replacement that's covered by insurance and Medicare. I am one month post my first eye and 2 days post my second eye surgery and am seeing well enough to drive without glasses, watch TV, etc. It's great to be able to see at night again! I am seeing around 20/25 now, which is a drastic improvement for me. I can't read things up close though.

[@dreed1058]

OMG, perfect timing! I paid big bucks before retirement for left eye cataract lens. Having YAG treatment tomorrow. I priced lens for right eye and choked when they told me how it had gone up! So I asked what the minimum cost w/Medicare would be - so thankful you shared this! Hugs from Texas😅❤!!

[@anthonydelgiudice3245]

Was driving during the day also a problem before surgery? so hard right now to drive surgery soon can’t wait

[@GlendaBeeck-ve9mw]

​@@anthonydelgiudice3245I'm pretty sure that everyone with cataracts develops worsening vision for daytime driving. Whether short-sighted people like me still need glasses to further improve distant vision for driving, I'm about to find out in a few weeks when I visit my optician, following cataract surgery on the 2nd eye. But my husband, who isn't short-sighted, got perfect long distant vision immediately, following the surgeries in each eye. All the best to you!

[@GlendaBeeck-ve9mw]

I'm much the same as you. Takes a bit of adjusting. Just had my 2nd eye done. I got distance lenses. I was short-sighted and drove with glasses. Now I don't need glasses for driving. I'm a senior, but used to read WITHOUT glasses, especially small print, but now I need glasses for close up !😁 It's strange & such a nuisance, after so many years. But I'm not complaining and am very grateful not to be left to go blind like too many in other countries 😢.

[@jann1717]

@@dreed1058 I am with you. I now need catarac surgery and will be moving onto Medicare in 2 months. I am exploring options to figure out if I rush to do the surgery under my current private plan or wait for medicare. Honestly, after hearing all the above, I don't see why I'd need more than the basic stuff. Anything is an improvement over now and I honestly don't mind wearing glasses (doing it since grade schoold).

[@debmitchell8704]

Thank you for this great info. Appreciate the cost info because it gave me a baseline of understanding.

[@martynasdargis4816]

Great lecture, please make more such lectures and do not shy away from going into details about each surgery. Actually, I am a med student and I like to listen to your lectures like podcast :3 By the way, your explainations are great, if you could animate it more, it would be perfect, literally

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you so much! Yes, I am trying to design my slides and presentations to include more videos/animations etc. Happy to hear you are enjoying the episodes!

[@ktfaye]

This was super helpful, thank you so much for putting it together. I'm having cataract surgery starting next week and I choose the LAL. I've been nervous about it, but I feel better about my choice after seeing your presentation. Though I have to say, it totally irritates me that insurance won't cover these enhanced lenses, it's not like it's cosmetic surgery. I love this channel!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Amazing! And thank you. Please let us know how it goes! (Also I wish you the best with the upcoming surgery)

[@nancyragsdale3410]

How’d it go? I have mine on 20th and 28th.

[@lf9341]

@@nancyragsdale3410 How did it go?

[@evenelson-barry7270]

Thank you. I still work...so needing to be able to go to work maybe the next day or so.....77 years old

[@haroldsingh7713]

Well done Sir, with your lesson, I’m much more comfortable going into this surgery in 2024. Thank You..

[@DK-ts3bd]

This was excellent, the detailed info very helpful! Thank you!😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@braddunbar5976]

Great Video. Very informative. I'm still deciding on what lens to choose..

[@tiasol4105]

Your videos are so helpful and informative. Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge and evaluations. An idea for a future video...Can you explore contact lens options for people with very high myopia? I have used monivision successfully for a very long time but now that extra years are making presbyopia more of a problem and with the addition of dry eyes, I am finding that my old lenses are not working as well and there are not many alternative options for people like me. I'm getting frustrated with the need to overcorrect everything! I live in a small community so I do a lot of online exploration trying to find newer, better options that I could ask my doctor to look into.

[@hipennyyu]

I was recently told I should have cataract surgery for both eyes. This information is such a godsend. Thank you!

[@whouagain4627]

Glad I found this video. I have been going to this one guy for about 7, 8, years. He is 5 minutes from my house, for the past 2, 3 years I tell him, I kinda see double, and my new glasses have not been right. I decided to try an eye doctor, who found I needed a prism, and after a few weeks of test prisms they gave me a script that should have cleared things up. However, they did not take my eyeglass insurance, so I took the script to the guy next to me. (This was last year) when I received my new glasses Nov 2022 they did not seem right, the guy said it may take a few days to get uses to them. Well this Nov, I went back to the eye doctor and when they checked my glasses, they said it was not the script they gave me, no prism, and straight was wrong, and I was lucky to see/read anything. The guy near me put in some BS script and when he checked them, he said they were right. Needless to say, I nor my wife use him anymore, and I tell everyone. However, the Cataract is an entirely different story, the sergeant is trying to dig deep $$$$. If you have time, I can comment on it.

[@lucymartinez7705]

Thank u for all this information. You explain the process of each one very good. Thank you

[@debbieflorez4753]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@wmdayman]

Thank you. Set to have surgery next week and you have eased my mind and fully described the options available.

[@anthonydelgiudice3245]

How is your distance vision after surgery ?I have less then a month

[@pattimaclaughlin8059]

Thanks for this! I really feel better about having the surgery!!!!

[@Ukepa]

good prep for my cataract surgery analysis tomorrow. thanks a lot!

[@lizzetterivera2324]

Excellent!👏Clear éxplicit & to the point! the diagrams very good! Including estimated prices insurance coverages a must & most most frequent questions explained! thx much! 👁️

[@Tweetybirdx]

You obviously do enjoy educating your patients and you are very good at breaking things down so a lay person can understand. Just want to say that I’ve learned so much from you and I appreciate your time spent on doing these videos. ❤

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That makes my day!!! Thank you so much.

[@hilton8830]

Dr. Is it possible to have updated lens surgery if a better product becomes available years after the first lens surgery? Please advise.

[@monicadias5029]

Good Morning and Thank you very much Dr...for a brilliant explanation

[@danilob258]

Thanks learn a lot - I wish I watched your video before I had cataract surgery

[@sparker7768]

Extremely informative; thank you!

[@gailgarrett929]

Just had laser removal of cataract and lens put in was great surgery I can also see with my first right eye having second laser and lens put in on left eye I highly recommend laser removal and lens put in

[@lorijacobs7341]

❤GREATvideo, with great explanations! I will need cataract extractions soon, you information has given me more knowledge for making an informed consent.

[@garyfeltman4482]

I had this done about 2 years ago thanks to the VA. I have lenses that they approve of and I love it. I do use 2 power reading glasses, but I still can read without them if necessary. The colors will jump out at you after you get this done.

[@dianemcgovern3834]

Recently I had cataract surgery on both eyes with one week between each surgery. I was used to wearing mono vision contacts for years so went with the mono vision lens. I also had an astigmatism in one eye and my surgeon was able to correct this. I was amazed how well my vision was after the first lens replacement. I have one lens for distance and one lens for close and no longer need any glasses. I was reluctant to have cataract surgery at first but am so glad I can finally see perfectly and do not need glasses.

[@lynettebrown8189]

Very good information. Thank you!

[@suwanatatnina]

Thank you so much doctor. Very important information for me.

[@leelanarinesingh8022]

Good explaining Dr. I had a cataract surgery done recently am 70 yrs old. 😎🇹🇹

[@richs6205]

The best explanation I’ve ever heard, well done.

[@priyankgupta5069]

Excellant information. Thank you

[@Anonymous99997]

I went with multifocal toric lenses. I can focus clearly from far away up to about 14 inches. With the addition of readers, I pretty much can see everything clearly. In fact I got some nice progressive readers at Zenni for around $70 that I wear all the time since I was used to wearing glasses. The nice thing is that I don’t require them for driving and so I can use off the shelf sunglasses.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@deanmartin2191]

This doctor is unreal at breaking the info down and presenting it back. You come over extremely well and it’s very educational 🙌🏼 I am meant to be getting multifocals tomorrow in the UK however I am worried about HALO effects. I do a lot of night driving and they are doing both eyes 👀 they always do they tell me. Optical Express I am going with. Long distance is terrible. Mid distance is good. Reading is good but not close up small print like On a jar I massively struggle. I also don’t like glasses makes me anxious wearing them as they slide up and down and because it’s bifocal they move slightly and the vision is out of contrast. I then need laptop glasses as well. So multifocal are meant to be my best option. What do you think Doc? 🙌🏼😇

[@idanoronha]

Thank you doctor very informative.

[@robertrainguet9358]

Wow, amazing detailed overview that I hadn't found anywhere else & I'm retired medical.

[@jacob5771]

Thank you for your valuable information.

[@jamesdemuro5923]

Thank you very much for your valuable information . I wish i could come to your clinic for my eys .

[@faramarzh5294]

Dr. Allen, It was my first watching your highly informative excellent in every way, replay of your video. Not only your explanation, use of diagrams etc. but also the quality of the video itself i.e. clear voice, good lighting and being free of unnecessary background music. Well done!! My QUESTION for you is: Had Lasik surgery abt 20 yrs. ago. Have been using glasses for close and midrange (computer). Don't have any (or significant) Cataract yet (67 Yrs. old) But recently after eye exam my optometrist advised considering IOL option. Have to see a surgeon in a month. Am I a good candidate for LAL or better avoid any surgery while still have almost perfect far vision and just need glasses for near and midrange & some astigmatism????

[@karenmcgrady6349]

Thanks so much for mentioning PCO. I'm pretty sure I am one of the lucky ones to develop this. I had cataract surgery in July of 2019. It was not a good experience. Sometime between 2-3 years my right eye developed a haze. I can see through it, but it makes it difficult to read. I can drive on side streets, but not on highways that require quick reaction. I know I should have gone back to the opthomologist, but I had such a bad experience that I'm afraid of it being worse. I don't even know if they do any type of laser surgery. Now that I know it's an easy procedure, I feel somewhat better about checking into it. I really miss being able to see clearly!!

[@karenholley8356]

@karenmcgrady6349 Correcting the PCO is a piece of cake! I had both eyes done (at the same time) almost five years after my cataract surgery. Don't delay -- your quality of life will be improved exponentially -- and you will walk out of the Dr.'s office seeing perfectly again. Good luck! It is painless and no "recovery" or special/additional eye drops are necessary, either before or after the procedure.

[@magiov1]

I developed the haze too, the specialist fixed it with laser treatment in less than 5 minutes, totally painless, do it

[@valeriekhamis8764]

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[@OneExtra-fk5ss]

What a superb video, thank you so much.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@olleku]

Great video as always! I wish I was your patient, but I'm not in US :) I have a question which some people like me might also have. I'm 50 and I have a presbyopia (+2.7/3.0 for reading) and cataract at its starting level (yet). Thinking about multifocal IOLs I'm wondering if I can kind of simulate how I would see with them after surgery using multifocal contact lens now (for example, Bausch & Lomb Oneday for Presbyopia).

[@staceyward777]

Amazing presentation. Thank you!

[@richardmoser1272]

Most helpful! Headed that way.

[@briansmith-qx5nw]

Very clear and put in a way that is easy to understand. I am from Aberdeen Scotland. Thank you

[@briansmith-qx5nw]

Ps I am having cataract surgery within the next 12 weeks

[@zenabubawah3708]

Informative and thorough explanation. Thanks for sharing.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment !

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Cataract surgery coming up soon for me, so I’m looking at a lot of YT videos. This video is very thorough. Thanks.

[@rawtinanlal6304]

Very helpful

[@ccooper8785]

When I have my lenses fitted I plan to have a mono lens for far vision as I think things become over-complicated if they try to correct my astigmatism, myopia and presbyopia at the same time. If my astigmatism changes it will be far easier to change spectacles than to adjust an IOL.

[@mrwilliamhope]

Hey Dr Allen, great video. Sorry to watch it on the replay. As I had cataract surgery at quite a young age(in my 30s) technology is a little better. I had bad vision anyway but still opted to remain myopic. I wish I had a toric lens as my astigmatism has continued to increase. My right eye could not be corrected to 20/20 sadly but more like 20/40. I did also need YAG laser treatment in both eyes.

[@jamesmuldowney5500]

Excellent lecture!!! Thank you!

[@dmt2k]

You're the best, thank you!

[@AhamedWF]

Thank you very much for the detailed video. It's incredibly helpful for anyone considering cataract surgery like me My ophthalmologist has recommended Phaco cataract surgery for my right eye. I'm curious if this procedure can be performed using laser technology instead? Eyeglasses Prescription : Right Eye Sph = -10.50 Cyl = -1.75 Axi = 30 VA = 20/30 Left Eye Sph = -7.50 Cyl = -1.75 Axi = 170 VA = 20/22 Chief Complaints: Complains of floaters in the right eye, no flashes Diagnosis: 1- Peripheral retinal degeneration 2- Other retinal detachments 3- Cataract, unspecified Objective: va0.03, 0.05, cc 0.4, 1.0, clear cornea, quit ac, cataract od>os, periphral retinal degernation, no holes tears or detachment noticed, IOP 21 21

[@jeffestrada6857]

The best information on cataract surgery out there! Thank you very very much for the clear concise education on something that I am about to do. Kind regards Jeff (Australia)

[@alexlabangi784]

Hi... Watching your program from the Philippines. Very informative and it may help decide what lense to choose. I hate glare and starburst at night.

[@ramonbenitez4093]

Great video. Thank you

[@rawtinanlal6304]

We needs doctor's like you

[@paulazemeckis7835]

I was misadvised by my eye doctor regarding which lens to choose. I chose the "middle" lens. I regret this decision and wish I would have chosen the multi-focal lens. Now I have to have readers in eary room and with me constantly. I cannot see close up at all and am subject to memory loss (Alzheimer's). Because of this ill-advised decision there are readers all over my home, on my person, in my car, next to my laptop, etc. Unfortunately I have a tendency to forget to return them to thier proper place. As a result I am always losing them. It's a challenge. So go for the best lens. Yes they are the most expensive but it is so worth it. I got the "better" lens and regret it. Get the best.

[@bhavanivishwa6650]

@paupazemeckis7835, Is monofocal lenses good, I have very high myopia ( unable to read distance ) as well as unable to read near in wearing glasses, Mom had retinol tear and degeneration

[@nirmalajohn3732]

That was very informative thank you .

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Happy to help!

[@hectorrgutierrez3190]

Amazing, very good information.

[@ericcrowder4451]

Crazy good information.. Right on Thank You so much.. YOU ROCK!

[@loneranger5928]

Brilliant informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make the video 👍

[@debranaumczik6286]

How weird , I had cataracts causing me problems, had to have them removed ..Then he put panoptics toric ..., just one week now from right eye.. I saw better close before, and low light ..bc I have always had sensitive eyes...nicely explained

[@TattooedGranny]

Hi Doc, what is your opinion of mini monovision? One monofocal lens set for distance and another like Technis Eyhance set for some blended intermediate. Would a mulifocal lens work with a distance monofocal?

[@ahmedsitotaw7831]

First, I would like to thank you for giving us a very clear presentation socially for those individuals who went through cataract surgery like myself. I had this same surgery recently but on my left eye surgery unfortunately there was a complication then after my doctor tried to break fragments using laser procedure which left me in pain as my eye pressure skyrocketed. To make it short after the pressure back down to normal I am scheduled to having another surgery to take out the remaining fragments from my newly implanted lens. Could you please explain how do they plan to do it Best regards. Thank you. Ahmed Sitotaw from Atlanta

[@tina53philly]

I worked for the ophthalmologist in philadelphia who first developed the procedure with intraocular lenses…. 25 years later he was the only eye dr I would let do my laser to eliminate wearing glasses for distance. I’m a happy 70 year old that only wears reading glasses sporadically.😊

[@dperkinson]

Excellent information. Thank you. I am planning to have cataract surgery next month. I am trying to decide between mono or toric lenses because I do have astigmatism. I am wondering if I should just go with the monofocal lenses since I am used to wearing progressive glasses.

[@debranaumczik6286]

Thank you So much!

[@sheilahucke4204]

First time watching. Great show for information.

[@dougharlow8844]

Have two different multifocal lenses. The first started focus for reading. Of course, the focus was in steps, so I could easily read and enjoy the distance…however could not read the car dashboard. A year later, had the other multifocal lens with starting focal point at dashboard length. It is a miracle, with the two working together to get almost perfect continuous focus! 😅

[@walterski8377]

Which brand (s) of lenses? What about halos etc with lights?

[@KurtHaworth]

This is a nice explanation of what is a cataract and how the surgery is done. I was recently diagnosed with a dense cataract that will be removed in a few months since I’m on a waiting list. Since my cataract is dense does this mean the surgery will take longer?I do not have laser surgery as an option. I am nervous about the surgery but after watching your videos I am not too nervous. Thank you!

[@drbassface]

Crazy you did this the day of my Cataract Surgery.

[@manosamueljaccam5671]

Thanks Doctor.