Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Bottom line...
Everyone has different situations with their eye health. Consult the professionals to get the pros and cons of your issues. There is no guarantee you will not need glasses occasionally with the multi-focal lens. Improvements have been made with the newer lens tho. I have a multi-focal in one eye, mono in the other, as I am 3/4 blind in that eye. The only time I would benefit from cheaters is very small print in very low light conditions. |
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Go for the good lenses
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I've had the standard lens put it both eyes and I haven't had any issues.
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I have the Alcon Toric lenses with multi focal for my astigmatism. Surgery was 4 years ago in California and was $4k per eye which included all follow ups and medications at time of surgery including the final touch up. I am very happy with the results. I do have some halos at night driving now but wear glasses to cut down glare when driving. I love seeing street signs, freeway signs and the lane divider buttons which I couldn't before surgery.
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good morning - i need the surgery and go to Ocala Eye. What doctor would you recommend? thanks
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Not Drs. Pollack or Jank.
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Drs Pollack & Jank (retinal specialists) for 2+ years for dry eyes. I noticed about 5 months ago that I was losing both distance & near vision in 1 eye & I was given 3 different prescriptions for glasses that could not bring my vision in that eye up to being able to read those big green overhead street signs! I was "ping-ponged " between Drs J & P for 5 appointments (plus getting those 3 prescriptions) with no success...so I asked about cataracts & was told by Dr J that I had slow-growing cataracts that didn't need surgery. He finally suggested a 2nd opinion. Husband took me to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute & yes, the cataract in right eye was fine; HOWEVER, in the eye where my ability to see was worsening every visit, I have a FAST-GROWING cataract that's now scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks!!! WHY did Drs J or P NOT check cataract in troubled eye? Thank God I got to the right place & very good Ophthalmologist! Good luck at Ocala Eye! |
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My choice was good (not perfect) vision with the expensive multi focal lenses or better, near-perfect vision with the basic lenses and glasses.
It was a no-brainer for me. And not because of the money. Best vision possible is always my goal. I wear glasses and am very happy with my perfect vision. (Yes…no need for the ‘near’ .) And I see perfectly up close without the glasses. |
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I apologize for naivety, but what is meant by upgraded (higher price) vs regular lenses allowed by insurance? What are the names of the upgraded vs regular lenses? Which physician do you recommend "outside" The Villages as I have had bad-luck with physicians in The Villages. In my opinion, The Villages physicians are no different than any other tradesman working for people within The Villages. They seem to be ripping us off thinking all Villagers are wealthy. Thanks Jose
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I went the other way, standard lens (low cost), the reason, I have both astigmatism and I need a prism. I was advised that I would probably still need glasses even with the very expensive lens. On a side note I have been wearing glasses since age 10.
Results: Went to St. Lukes, Dr. Ireland and the results are FANTASTIC, colors especially blues are much brighter, I have 20/20 in both eyes for distance (but see 2 images without glasses). I had glasses made and am very happy with the results, I highly recommend St. Lukes . Bottom-line talk to your optometrist as well as the surgeon so you get the best possible results.
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Consider Mono Vision - works great for me
I had mono vision surgery done. One eye close and one eye far by St Luke and I'm completely satisfied. No extra cost and I don't have to wear close up glasses to read. Your eye sight might not be perfect for far or close but in my case its pretty good and a lot better than having to put on a pair of near glasses to read. I did wear mono vision contact lenses prior to my surgery so I was used to mono vision but St Luke still required trying on mono lenses prior to the surgery to determine if I was a good candidate for them. I would talk to your Dr about mono vision but they might push the way more expensive lenses since I would gather they make a few more $$ and mono vision isn't of everyone (but I'm not sure the more expensive lens are perfect either - I have no experience with them to really give an opinion)
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Has anyone chosen the Alcon AcrySof.IQ Vivity lens?
It is fairly new to the market. If you did, how do you like it? Thanks!
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Depends if you want wear Reading glasses to see up close or fine print? I can see crystal clear beyond 5 foot. And closer and starts getting fussy. Post op you have have floater’s to deal with. Usually takes them about 5 to 10 minutes to zap them. |
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