Question:
Does Kaiser allow you to use prolate optics IOLs? That's what
I have and of course cannot compare it myself with oblate IOLs, but I
certainly am thrilled with the crispness of vision.
Answer:
Just to followup the original thread, I'll mention that during my visit to
cataract surgeon he found what he termed "membrane" growth in the eye with cloudy
vision. He said he could take care of it with the laser. I asked about potenetial
problems and he mentioned all of them noted in the webMD site, but said he never
heard of anyone having detached retina from procedure. I asked about "nicking"
the IOL with laser and he said that it sometimes happens and he has done it a few
times but that it is hardly noticeable.
Anyway, to shorten the story, I had the procedure done in one of his offices near
by. It took only about 5 minutes. Strange feeling having that laser "zap" into
your eye and hear the audio echoes. Took about 12 zaps to do the job. Results
were immediate and good. Contrast was restored to the eye and vision is back to
where it used to be. Had to wait 1/2 hour for eye pressure check to see if eye
regained normalcy... it did. Stangely they did not repeat the refraction test.
Anyhow, I'm pleased with results.
