Elective eye surgery? Premium Lens replacement. Scope use?

When I had to have the left eye lens replaced after retina surgeries, our govt would not pay for premium lens. My eye surgeon simply told me he would not do it unless I bought the top quality lens. In particular he wanted the UV protection. The lens cost me $75 above what the govt paid for cheap lens. That's all! Boy, are you guys getting ripped off (as usual!). Nitrous oxide gas bubbles injected into that eye to help reattach retina had wrecked the lens. They would not replace the lens until three years after the third retina surgery because the surgeons were not confident they could save the eye. In fact, I was being counseled to accept eventual blindness in both eyes. I did not accept it. :D

By the time it was neçcessary to replace the lens in right eye due to natural cataract the govt was paying for premium lenses.
 
I had cataracts removed from both eyes last year, with corrective lenses inserted. I have 20/20 vision now and don't need glasses for anything; far or up close......and I have astigmatism. New technology is great. Pricey but great.
 
What exactly are the name brands or names of the most premium lenses that you all have had success with?
 
Thank you! This information helps. Keep it coming.
TD
 
Had lasik surgery in the late 90's, best decision I ever made. Didn't even need readers for about 8 years, I do now however. My eyes were terrible before, a real hassle. If you can find a surgeon you are comfortable with and have the money, having good eyes are worth it.
 
Sabre said:
With both premium lens replacement and Lasik, it is important to take the potential side effects seriously. Doctors and others in the medical field blow them off as rare and very minor. However, people who have a couple of the side effects such as halo, poor vision (after surgery), and dry eye are much more serious for some people than a lot of doctors want to admit. If you do a google search you will find people who share their stories and how much it impacted their lives.

There are more positive stories than negative. So, I am not trying to spook you off doing it. Because there are lots of people who love their results. But since it is an elective surgery, I do think these surgeries are ones where the medical field doesn't do a good job with honest informed consent.
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I've personally made the decision that I'll never have it done. I've known several people that did years of research and flew to another State to have the surgery done, and are now left with scars on their cornea. One gal I used to hunt with has a scar in her left eye that looks like a cloudy mucus colored booger caused by LASIK surgery. It's about the size of a BB, but irregularly shaped. She's had some of the best surgeons in this country try to correct it, but each time the outcome is worse than before. Her left eye is all but unusable now.

My mother had LASIK done and new lenses, but is almost totally blind at night now. She also has very clouded vision during the day. She describes it as looking through fog 24/7.

I think you can have the best surgeons on the Planet, and your eyes may not react well to the surgery. It's a roll of the dice that I'm not going to take.
 
Mine turned out fantastic. Elected distance vision in both eyes and wear readers for long stints reading, although I can manage the phone for short bursts without having to put readers on. Vision regularly tests 20/15 and one of 12 people ever to test 20/10 in my doctors office (just one time). I can't believe it turned out so well. So thankful. As someone who loves to glass for game I am astounded how much it has helped. No problems with halos or anything. BTW, don't freak out right after the surgery because it takes a bit for everything to settle in.
 
Definitely do it. After cataract surgery and lens inserts, I no longer needed glasses for distance vision. Needed drug store readers. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending how you look at it, they discovered I have Fuch’s Dystrophy and need surgery for it. Having that done in a couple of months.
 
I had cataract surgery last October which, by the way, is the easiest surgery in the world. I went with the standard lens which Medicare paid for 100%. My reasoning was that my astigmatism was very minor and my vision was 20/30ish. If my distance vision was terrible then I might have gone with corrective lenses. My sister-in-law just had elective surgery and she is loving her new lenses.

I still need reading glasses but I've worn them for 25+ years so it is no big deal to me.

I can't see iron sights that well. I do have a pair of shooting glasses with about 1/2 of my reading correction for handgun shooting that lets me see the pistol's sights perfectly. On rifles, I just go with a scope and adjust the diopter so that the reticle is clear.

My biggest piece of advice regardless of lens chosen is to find an opthalmologist who does hundreds of these surgeries annually.
 
Did Lasik back in 2001. Was 90% awesome. 10% trouble - mostly temporary. Dry itchy eyes was a problem for a couple years. Bright light is a bit of a problem. Sunglasses fix it. Now I need readers for hand surgery, tying knots fishing, and that sort of thing. I don’t need them to read a menu or for a quick look at my phone. I do most of my surgery without them.

I will probably opt for lens replacement in a few years, after retirement. I certainly will if cataracts develop. I’ve met tons of people that wish they had it done sooner. Get your eyes checked once in a while. I did a year ago. Everything good so far.

I’ve never understood not being able to see iron sights. I feel for those who can’t.
 
Hornedfrogbbq said:
What exactly are the name brands or names of the most premium lenses that you all have had success with?
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My experience is over 10 years ago…so I’ve no idea about the current situation. But when I had mine done I was told that only 2 companies manufactured lenses. Zeiss and B&L. My surgeon only used Zeiss. I willingly went Zeiss. I have not regretted that decision.
 
Was any of you who had eye surgery warned or cautioned about heavy recoiling rifles?
 
How long is full recovery?
 
Full recovery will be based on extent of eye surgery and whether surgery is performed on one or both eyes. If both eyes it is normal to perform surgery on one and then if deemed successful prepare for surgery on the second eye. Healing time will overlap. In my case I was shooting competitive sporting clays and had to lay off that game for several months to play it safe. As you know a competition 12 ga O/U is a far cry short of the kinetic energy generated by heavy dangerous game cartridges. So, bottom line you have to be extra careful and follow recovery orders exactly to maximize surgery results.
 
K-man said:
Following. My eye doctor just told me this last month I would be a great candidate for lens replacement. (Astigmatism) he suggested waiting until the government would pay for it in a couple years. I was thinking of doing my left (non-shooting) eye first and if I liked it do the right.
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He’s your eye doctor but why wait? (Apart from cost) if you can’t see and it impacts your vision then I’d get it done today. Scary thing eyes.
 
Sideshow said:
He’s your eye doctor but why wait? (Apart from cost) if you can’t see and it impacts your vision then I’d get it done today. Scary thing eyes.
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I've successfully worn glasses for 55+ years. And the work i do requires safety glasses 80 - 90% of the time. No real rush - just considering my options.
 
K-man said:
I've successfully worn glasses for 55+ years. And the work i do requires safety glasses 80 - 90% of the time. No real rush - just considering my options.
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Cool totally understand that.
 
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