December 1, 2009
Saw Dr. L in his office again to discuss the type of lense. He had previously said that ordinarily, he would enthusiastically recommend the Crystalens, but with my macular pucker, he couldn't guarantee that I'd have the great accommodation and great vision if I got one. But eventually I did opt for a Crystalens-- an expensive alternative, but worth a gamble, I think. Dr. R, the retinal specialist, said I really only had two choices -- a Crystalens or a monofocal IOL -- because any other lens would hamper the peeling of the ERM if he had to do surgery. He said, "You tell Dr. L -- NO to defractive lenses.
If I get a Crystalens, and it doesn't work like advertised, what I'll have in effect is a very expensive monofocal lens in my eye.
December 7, 2009
Had pre-operative appointment with Dr. L's staff to take measurements for my lense, which must be ordered. It will take 30 days for it to arrive. There is plenty of time before the surgery.
My article about the cost of cataract surgery in my area is at:
Cataract Surgery Cost -- Dallas/Fort Worth
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Trouble Begins
Sept. 2009
Went to the optometrist for the first time in 1.5 years. Had been noticing eyeglasses prescription seemed wrong. Instead of Dr. C. in Fort Worth, I saw Dr. M. in their Southlake office. Dr. M. advised cataract in left eye was larger -- referred me to Dr. Labor.
Early November 2009
Saw Dr. Labor -- he advised cataract surgery for left eye but also identified an epiretinal membrane there. He advised me to see his associate Dr. R. before having surgery.
Mid-November 2009
Saw Dr. R. in Fort Worth. He did OCT scan on my left eye- said there is "significant traction" on the retina and he is surprised that I don't already have distorted vision. Since we don't know how much the macular pucker is contributing to the poor vision, he wants me to have the cataract out, then come back to see him on Feb. 19. I scheduled the cataract surgery for Jan. 11, 2010.
My article about the choices for premium IOL is at
Crystalens Cost With Cataract Surgery
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