Table of Contents

CATARACT SURGERY

MULTIFOCAL LENSES

ASTIGMATISM

EYELID SURGERY

CONJUNCTIVITIS

GLAUCOMA

DIABETES AND THE EYE

MACULAR DEGENERATION

FLOATERS

DRY EYES


1. Am I a candidate for a multifocal implant?
2. Will I need to use glasses at all with a multifocal implant?
3. How long do the lenses last?
4. What is their cost?
5. Why do I have to take Voltaren drops for 3 days

 
Am I a candidate for a multifocal implant?

 I you want to dispense with the need for glasses for reading as well as distance: then you are a candidate. However you need to understand that there is a small amount of loss of potential clarity with these lenses and that at night you may experience some minor haloes about lights that should not be an issue unless you do a lot of night driving.

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2. Will I need to use glasses at all with a multifocal implant?

If the biometry (measurement)  has been perfect then no.  All the bifocal lenses however only do well either intermediate vision and distance  or near vision and distance so after the first eye is done Dr Hauptman will assess you as to the style of lens you need for the other eye to give you a satisfactory depth of focus.

 
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3. How long do the lenses last?

They last indefinitely

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4. What is their cost?

For insured patients, the health funds cover up to $300 of their cost. The rest of the procedure is performed as “no-gaps” so the only other cost is for the biometry (measurement) that you  receive  reimbursement from Medicare and any front end deductibles you have for your level of cover.

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5. Why do I have to take Voltaren drops for 3 days prior to my surgery?

This is to reduce the risk of any retinal swelling that may result in blur following surgery.

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