Vision correction devices.

[Hoges in WA]

Hi

I am both shortsighted and now have that thing where you need bi- or
multifocals.

Years ago, b4 contact lenses, I had lenses in my mask. Since the advent of
contacts, I haven't needed to but now with this new "degeneration" I am
having problems.

You can't get multifocal contacts because the contact lens simply moves with
your eyeball. The optician has given me one short and one long lens
theorising that the brain will adjust to the right input, albeit from one
eye only.

This is a real pain as I am getting neither option performed well ie the
long one is not as definitive as it could be and the short one is useless
backing up the long one.

Anyone here worked out how to get around this annoying problem? I could go
back to lenses in my mask but would like to consider other options first.

ta

Hoges in WA

[Michael C]

Post by Hoges in WA
Hi
I am both shortsighted and now have that thing where you need bi- or
multifocals.
Years ago, b4 contact lenses, I had lenses in my mask. Since the advent
of contacts, I haven't needed to but now with this new "degeneration" I am
having problems.
You can't get multifocal contacts because the contact lens simply moves
with your eyeball. The optician has given me one short and one long lens
theorising that the brain will adjust to the right input, albeit from one
eye only.
This is a real pain as I am getting neither option performed well ie the
long one is not as definitive as it could be and the short one is useless
backing up the long one.
Anyone here worked out how to get around this annoying problem? I could
go back to lenses in my mask but would like to consider other options
first.

Laser eye correction?

[Hoges in WA]

Post by Michael C

Post by Hoges in WA
Hi
I am both shortsighted and now have that thing where you need bi- or
multifocals.
Years ago, b4 contact lenses, I had lenses in my mask. Since the advent
of contacts, I haven't needed to but now with this new "degeneration" I
am having problems.
You can't get multifocal contacts because the contact lens simply moves
with your eyeball. The optician has given me one short and one long lens
theorising that the brain will adjust to the right input, albeit from one
eye only.
This is a real pain as I am getting neither option performed well ie the
long one is not as definitive as it could be and the short one is useless
backing up the long one.
Anyone here worked out how to get around this annoying problem? I could
go back to lenses in my mask but would like to consider other options
first.

Laser eye correction?

Both brother (age 54) and sister (age <46) have had this and are very happy.
However, it does give multi-point starbursts under light which I don't want
as I need good night vision for sailing.
Wish but not currently an option until the technology improves yet again.

[Michael C]

Post by Hoges in WA
Both brother (age 54) and sister (age <46) have had this and are very
happy. However, it does give multi-point starbursts under light

What is that? Do you know the reason?

[Hoges in WA]

Post by Michael C

Post by Hoges in WA
Both brother (age 54) and sister (age <46) have had this and are very
happy. However, it does give multi-point starbursts under light

What is that? Do you know the reason?

This comes from a FAQ on the topic

"
a.. Lasik is surgery to a very delicate part of the eye.
b.. Hundreds of thousands of people have had Lasik, most very
successfully.
c.. As with any surgery, there are risks and possible complications.
d.. Lasik may not give you perfect vision. The American Academy of
Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that seven out of 10 patients achieve 20/20
vision, but 20/20 does not always mean perfect vision.
e.. If you have Lasik to correct your distance vision, you'll still need
reading glasses around age 45.
f.. Lasik surgery is too new to know if there are any long-term ill
effects beyond five years after surgery.
g.. Lasik surgery cannot be reversed.
h.. Most insurance does not cover the surgery.
i.. You may need additional surgery — called "enhancements" — to get the
best possible vision after Lasik.
I would still need to correct the short sighted bit - admittedly, the
surgery would correct half the problem.



This is what I have:- "There's also presbyopia — "aging eye." The condition
usually occurs between ages 40 and 50, and can be corrected with bifocals or
reading glasses. "



Risks and Possible Complications
Before the surgery, your surgeon should explain to you the risks and
possible complications, and potential side effects, including the pros and
cons of having one or both eyes done on the same day. This is the "informed
consent" process. Some risks and possible complications include:

a.. Over- or under-correction. These problems can often be improved with
glasses, contact lenses and enhancements.
b.. Corneal scarring, irregular astigmatism (permanent warping of the
cornea), and an inability to wear contact lenses.
c.. Corneal infection.
d.. "Loss of best corrected visual acuity" — that is, you would not be
able to see as well after surgery, even with glasses or contacts, as you did
with glasses or contacts before surgery.
e.. A decrease in contrast sensitivity, "crispness," or sharpness. That
means that even though you may have 20/20 vision, objects may appear fuzzy
or grayish.
f.. Problems with night driving that may require glasses.
g.. Flap problems, including: irregular flaps, incomplete flaps, flaps cut
off entirely, and ingrowth of cells under the flap.
The following side effects are possible, but usually disappear over time. In
rare situations, they may be permanent.

a.. Discomfort or pain
b.. Hazy or blurry vision
c.. Scratchiness
d.. Dryness
e.. Glare
f.. Haloes or starbursts around lights
g.. Light sensitivity
h.. Small pink or red patches on the white of the eye


The night thing and the starbursts would put me off.



Hoges in WA