UPDATED Lenses For Cataract Surgery 2023 | Which Lens Choice Is Right For Me?

Рет қаралды 29,064

Күн бұрын

The most important decision you will need to make after you decide to have cataract surgery is which lens you want inside your lens for the rest of your lifetime, and there is no perfect answer or perfect lens. In this video, we discuss the updated lenses for cataract surgery in 2023, pros and cons, and which lens choice would be right for you.
RELATED VIDEOS
Light-Adjustable Lens → • Customize Your Vision ...
Multifocal vs EDOF Lenses → • Multifocal vs EDOF len...
Advances In Cataract Surgery → • Advances In Cataract S...
What To Expect Before, During, And After Cataract Surgery → • What To Expect Before,...
Prepare For Your Cataract Consultation → • Optimize Your Cataract...
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Standard Lens
01:22 Monovision
02:08 Toric Lens
02:22 Light-adjustable Lens
02:59 Multifocal Lens
03:48 EDOF Lens
04:37 Wrap-Up
#cataract #cataracts #cataractsurgery
***********
I have no sponsors. These links below are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission when you use these links to purchase products.
Favorite Preservative-Free Tears:
Systane Complete PF: amzn.to/46PylrP
iVIZIA: amzn.to/47frQOP
Other Favorite Eye Drops:
Allergy Eye Drop: amzn.to/49pWA1B
Nighttime Ointment: amzn.to/47kfBAm
Red Eye Drop: amzn.to/3QIahl4 (use this instead of Visine!)
Eye Products:
Bruder Mask: amzn.to/3SK2V23
Moisture Chamber: amzn.to/3tZeCYj
***********
Hi! My name is Michele Lee, and I am a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon. Please hit the subscribe button if you like my videos, and thanks for following me on my KZfaq journey!
Subscribe to my KZfaq channel: kzfaq.info/love/7Zu...
Instagram: / michelelee_md
Website: www.micheleleemd.com
My Practice:
Tozer Lee Eye Center
9811 N 95th St., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 480-947-4493
www.tozerleeeye.com
**********
Disclaimer: This KZfaq channel is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided on this KZfaq channel is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical diagnosis or treatment options as information on this KZfaq channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Пікірлер: 59

@MicheleLeeMD 8 ай бұрын

I'm back with new videos every week until the end of 2023! Let me know if you have any questions or comments, and thanks for watching ❤

@sfink16 8 ай бұрын

I made the mistake of getting standard lens and now have previously unknown astigmatism that didn't show up after my Lazik surgery back in 1998. Apparently, my cataract surgeon didn't have the information (records of the surgery were not available) needed prior to my cataract surgery to give the advice needed to determine if I had astigmatism issues or not. He is now recommending that I go to a cornea expect to determine if a correction for the astigmatism can be done surgically. I don't like wearing glasses for everything. Is there any options/advice you might recommend?

@bryngu81 8 ай бұрын

Do you have any experience with or info on the Zeiss AT LISA tri? As a photographer there’s no brand of optics I trust more than Zeiss, but haven’t seen any doctors in America mention it. Thanks you

@juggernauts9880 6 ай бұрын

@bryngu81 hello, my doctor also suggests me Zeiss AT LISA family for my cataracts. Have you made any decision ?

@pttp321 3 ай бұрын

I found this very helpful. Thank you Dr. Lee

@disqusrubbish5467 8 ай бұрын

Hi, perhaps in a subsequent video you can talk about pain during cataract surgery. One study says about 35% report some pain, though 10% is the number Ophthalmologists think. The reason I mention it is that a family member had cataract surgery yesterday (not from you or your clinic) and was in terrible pain the whole time. The Dr kept saying she knew there was pressure, and the patient kept saying yes there was pressure but she was talking about severe pain too. She managed to keep still for the procedure but sobbed all through it. The Dr finally had the nurse up the IV dose which made zero difference. The patient isn't sure she'll bother getting the second eye done - even from someone else. So maybe you could address why people might have that kind of pain, and what a doctor should do about it. Thanks.

@alisont.6940 7 ай бұрын

Well that's scary. I am expecting not to feel anything.

@ohyeah3750 8 ай бұрын

I'm back for the cute facial expressions. So cute. Also to say I'm going in mid Nov. to have my first appointment with an eye surgeon for my cataracts. You have been a great help.

@MicheleLeeMD 8 ай бұрын

Lol!

@bills6825 7 ай бұрын

Dr. Lee, great info as always, thank you! I am considering the extended depth of focus lenses but want to know what I lose with distance vision.

@ahibadi 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos. Are toric lenses recommended if you have irregular astigmatism?

@conacherm 2 ай бұрын

Hi - thanks for your video. Very helpful. Could you let me know your thoughts on the lens that the company Occumetics is working on? How far away is it and will it be as good as it sounds for a multifocal option? Thank you.

@AznJsn82091 8 ай бұрын

Welcome back!

@MicheleLeeMD 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s good to be back 🙏

@josephvu7334 8 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. Lee, I am a subscriber of your channel. I am 80 years old and my eye doctor said I will need a surgery for the cataract very soon. My eyes have been considered very healthy. In the last 4-5 years, however, the numbers/names of the streets have become more or less blurring (not clear like before) during driving. My question is what kind of lens that would be suited well for me, as I want to have my vision back to “normal” as in my old days. Thank you. Joseph.

@ckp2ator389 4 ай бұрын

I am pretty set on getting monofocal lenses. Have you had any experience with Tecnis Eyhance? It's newer than the Alcon Clareon monofocal, and just wondered how the two compare as far as vision quality, and patient satisfaction.

@cherylmcnutt9905 8 ай бұрын

Hi, Dr. Lee. When my doctor said that one of my cataracts had reached the point that met insurance company criteria for surgery I learned that I have extreme astigmatism, dry eye syndrome, recurrent corneal erosion, and abnormal saccades (from a Traumatic Brain Injury after my car was T-boned by a bus). I am 65. Is there a specific surgical specialist I should be looking for? When he said I qualified for surgery, he then said with all the problems with my eyes, I should come back in another year. Was this his way of saying I will go blind because of all my eye issues? I really don’t know what to do. Do you have any advice?

@philochristos 5 ай бұрын

I'm holding out for one of those true accommodation lenses, like the Juvene lens.

@alphahrd19 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. Lee...just came upon this video.....what are you thoughts on the VIVITY lens by Alcon....for Distance and intermediate vision....I'm a pilot and this was prescribed by the Dr, at the consultation

@ArtSawce 3 ай бұрын

I recently went for a 4 point IOL suture monofocal on my right eye due to complications. Currently deciding surgery for my left eye (has cataracts) to go monovision. I have a question about monovision as you can see near and far distance, but what about intermediate? Especially for computer screen distance, will it still be effective?

@mountainmarauder2575 Ай бұрын

Just a note for pilots or people considering becoming a pilot, you will not be able to pass your FAA Physical if you have distant correction in one eye and near correction in the other eye. It affects your depth perception.

@TKPAWARRIOR 5 ай бұрын

Hello I came upon your site and after hearing you subscribe immediately you are a fountain of knowledge now on to my question. I am poised to have eye surgery and by the way I have worn prescription eyeglasses all my life and because I have cataracts and astigmatism in my right eye but there's something I wanted to run by you I would appreciate greatly your opinion? Prior literally days before I was to get surgery my doctor and staff had a meeting which I presented a possibility with not quite knowing which premier tort to proceed with? So I presented to the doctor for his Deliberation and consideration the following . I thought it might be prudent at my cost out of pocket to have a test pair of multi focus contact lenses made From his office which I would wear for a week or two to see if my brain would adjust properly prior to committing to the physical surgery of placing multi focus lenses in both my eyes. Please let me know your thoughts it would be nice to get another opinion prior to the actual surgery also and if you have suggested or any of your patients ever did what I'm about to do for the assurance before committing to surgery. And what possibly their journey took them on and their outcomes would be beneficial. Thank you in advance I look forward to hearing your reply.

@andykang574 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. Lee, My astigmatism is moderate (right eye: -2.50, left eye: -2.00). Can I select regular IOLs instead of Toric lenses when having cataract surgery, then use eye glasses to correct the astigmatism after the surgery, will that be ok? Thank you very much for your time.

@matt72178 5 ай бұрын

May I ask what are the difference between standard lens and wavefront lens? They both are one focal distance only, are the wavefront lens provide better vision in low-lighting?

@catmom1322 8 ай бұрын

I have bilateral; cataracts & previously had Lasik monovision, which I loved. Apparently, Medicare covers the cataract removal, but if I could get monovision lenses for my eyes, I would have to pay $1000 per eye. What is this cost for? If I need an IOL, wouldn't it be just as easy as slipping monovision lenses into my eyes?

@humbertohernandez3067 2 ай бұрын

Hello Dr. Lee . I had a eye exam yesterday. My problem is my vision is blurry only in sunlight. I'm 65 yo. And use readers for close up. I wear sunglasses in daytime and it helps . My eyes according to the doctor are in good shape but have cataract in both.my night vision is still good. He suggested surgery. I love to hunt ,fish and be outdoors. Please can you advise?

@vegnewb 5 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. Lee, I have heard that, when choosing a monofocal lens, most people choose their lenses set for far distance. Why is that? It seems like it would make more sense to chose near vision because most people are looking at their phone a lot, and also, you need near vision to be able to put in your contact lenses. Right? Thank you in advance. 🙏

@raznologija745 7 ай бұрын

I have restor multifocal toric iol in my right eye and panoptix multifocal toric iol in my left eye

@cdk9441 5 ай бұрын

What about lens materials? Hydrophobic, hydrophylic, combination, silicone, ...

@tom95521 6 ай бұрын

About a year ago my eye doctor did Clareon Vivity with a slight amount of monovision added. It was about $5K (tax deductible) and well worth the extra cost. No contrast or glare problems at night.

@julieellis6793 5 ай бұрын

Was that just for one eye?

@tom95521 5 ай бұрын

@@julieellis6793 The $5K was the Clareon Vivity cost for both eyes. I am over 65 so medicare payed for the medical procedure like they do for regular standard monofocal IOLs.

@karbear910 2 ай бұрын

Your thoughts on the IC-8 IOL?

@Rita50 2 ай бұрын

Dear doctor. The problem if I chose some sort of monovision is bothering me a lot. They offered to do one eye for distance so I could drive and another for mini-mono vision within 1 diopter (I hope they mean -0.5 but we are going to discuss it with them in person soon). They asked me on the phone to consider that. I don’t know if I should opt for that although I had experience in that: my right eye was always slightly weaker than left one but could still read the 20/20 but not as sharp as left one in glasses. It is possible to live with one eye -3 as I do now because of a cataract but I don’t want to feel like now like I’m an invalid or something. I want to have 2 eyes for vision. They said it’s to help with my close vision. We didn’t discuss IOLs with them yet but I hope for PureSee or Luxsmart so hoped the close vision would be all right anyway. I don’t mind glasses as I wore them all my life but I’m myopic -7,-8 sort of before cataract. Should I opt for this mini monovision? Would I regret it? So tricky. It’s bothering me more than the IOL choice.

@jointheconversation2782 2 ай бұрын

Is there any liquid form of IOL ? Some animation shows that way.

@alisoylu4034 6 ай бұрын

I have KC and low level of PSC and my right eye have high level of PSC without KC. I hardly read screens and I need to earn my life with my eyes in my 36 years of age. I am very depressed and don't know what to do. I wonder very much about the experiences of patients got implanted by IC-8.

@tetuone11 8 ай бұрын

Doesn't contrast play a role with these lenses? Thank you for the video. It is appreciated.

@MicheleLeeMD 8 ай бұрын

Yes it does, especially with presbyopia-correcting lenses like the multifocal and the EDOF lenses.

@IlGattonero13 3 ай бұрын

@@MicheleLeeMD Thank you. Could you please elaborate on the contrast component?

@12masterr 8 ай бұрын

My left eye is minus 6,can it be done?

@terriem3922 7 ай бұрын

Light adjustable sounds interesting. 20/20 is important to me. But after hearing your risks video, I am putting it off for another year. I can see well enough for work, and it would not be good if I couldn't.

@ianmorcott3113 3 ай бұрын

I had the Light Adjustable Lens put in a few months ago. And in my right eye, I have 20/15 and my left I have 20/20 with the lenses adjusted for intermediate and far. So I wear readers for near. I am a private pilot and a long range shooter so these do both really well for me. I would do it again.

@2triangles 8 ай бұрын

thank you. one request for future vids: lav mic please.

@MicheleLeeMD 8 ай бұрын

Working on it! Thanks for your feedback

@007Mugs 8 ай бұрын

Welp...Dr Lee is getting cuter by the video : ) very informative and helpful - thank you!

@MicheleLeeMD 8 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks 😄

@Shasta1 7 күн бұрын

I was hoping to get the ballpark cost.

@histubeness 5 ай бұрын

I was setting up for cataract surgery, but when (at 1:04) you said that if you have a astigmatism (my situation) you would still need to wear glasses after surgery, that's turning me off to it.

@albertsilver195 5 ай бұрын

I got astigmatism lenses . Before that I needed bifocal glasses to correct both close up and distance . With the astigmatism lenses I no longer need glasses for distance, only for reading . I was told that astigmatism lenses can correct distance or closeup (my choice), but not both . I hope that this clarifies the situation for you .

@histubeness 5 ай бұрын

@@albertsilver195 Did the astigmatism lenses at least improve your close up vision from what it was before? What power readers are you wearing Now? I'm now up to 3.25 power readers. 20 years ago I was fine with 1.5's. Also, my distance vision is getting bad. I can't see a movie theater screen in proper/sharp focus anymore. Maybe 75% there. I would go with the astigmatism lenses if they would also improve my close-up vision to where I could get by with say, 1.5 level reading glasses.

@albertsilver195 5 ай бұрын

The astigmatism lenses did not improve my close up vision from what it was before. If anything, my close up vision was marginally worse . My prescription for reading after cataract surgery was and is 2.75. I don't recall what it was before my cataract surgery. The astigmatism lenses gave me back my distance vision. I can drive , watch movies and television without glasses .@@histubeness

@albertsilver195 5 ай бұрын

The astigmatism lenses actually made my close up vision marginally worse .I don't know why . But they made my distance vision normal. I am now using 2.75 power reading lenses . I don't remember what power my close up lens was prior to the cataract surgery . I used to wear progressive bifocals. As a result of the astigmatism lens I can drive, watch movies and TV, and walk without prescription lenses .@@histubeness

@histubeness 5 ай бұрын

@@albertsilver195 Thanks for the info. --I don't think the astigmatism lens option would be right for me if it wouldn't also improve my reading vision..

@navaneethakrishnan727 5 ай бұрын

Madam im 25 age cataract problem

@aurovindsahoo 2 ай бұрын

What is Accomodative IOL? Why Doctors are hiding this IOL????

@KishaAmenio06x 3 ай бұрын

Can you put patients to sleep?? Im scared😢😢😢😢

@annshorey6819 2 ай бұрын

Me to

@ZZ-ff1tp 2 ай бұрын

It’s wasn’t my choice it was Dr’s decision and i am stuck with it before the surgery I had problem of driving at night now it’s worse every headlight has 5 ft diameter shiny halos at night and during the day float terse all over This is with multi focal IOL that cost me 2550 dollars each eye.