Will Anything Work for All 3 Distances???

Linda · #1 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 04:13 PM

I found this forum through a Google search and it seems to have many of the same questions I have. I hesitate to post---is there a reason no one is responding to the posts? I see there are MANY people reading them.

Having said that, I’m going to give it a try. I had Lasik surgery 10 years ago that corrected my vision to an awesome perfect vision.

I have now reached a point where I need corrective lenses again. Since my initial Lasik corrected from a -8.75, there is a bit of hesitancy by the doctors to correct any further since so much tissue had to be removed (so I am told).

I went in to be fitted with contacts and settled on the Pure Vision Multifocal since I am having difficulty at three distances. I’m feeling a bit frustrated and wonder if this is a temporary issue.

Distance vision seems fine, though I’d like it to be a little sharper. My optometrist says if she increases the strength it will make the other two areas worse. Mid- range (computer) is a little blurry, but close (fine print) is not good at all. For both mid-range and close I have to blink several times and wait, even then I have to squint and strain to see.

I wore them for a week and things didn’t improve. I went back and tried regular contacts with reading glasses—a real pain and no mid-range. Then back and wore a regular lens in my right eye only (mono-vision?) That works OK, but vision is still not as clear as I would like, and adding reading glasses for close-up/mid-range was almost impossible and didn’t help.

So, now I’m back to the multi-focal. Seems like the best solution so far, but I still have the problems with blurriness (not clear) with mid-range and close-up is difficult.

Is this the best I am going to get, or will it improve with wear? I was told it takes the brain 2 weeks to adjust. Is there an alternative I can suggest to my optometrist? She seems open to suggestions.

Hope someone out there will take the time to answer some posts, this can be frustrating and I don’t personally know of anywhere else to find answers. Maybe someone can suggest another site if no one answers here?

Thanks for the help! If someone can give me some alternatives or support it will be very much appreciated. I feel like I am blind right now! Difficult to get any work done!

My last resort will be to go to glasses---YUK!

Linda

Chelsee · #2 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linda

I found this forum through a Google search and it seems to have many of the same questions I have. I hesitate to post---is there a reason no one is responding to the posts? I see there are MANY people reading them.

Linda

Hi Linda,

Sorry no one has responded to this post. I think the reason is because yours are very specific questions and anyone like me who has never had laser eye surgery feels hesitant to guess at an answer.

If by some chance someone who has had laser surgery or, even better, has performed laser surgery wanders by, they might be better qualified to answer your questions.

Having said that, I'm wondering how you are, and if you'd be willing to tell us what you've learned in the last several months since you posted your questions. Perhaps you can transition from learner to teacher.

I hope you're feeling better.

Chelsee

Linda · #3 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 06:03 PM

Chelsee, thank you SO much for responding. I had given up!

My optometrist and I finally gave up. Nothing seemed to work or give me clear vision. She decided that maybe the cataracts I was developing might be causing the problems, though they didn't seem bad enough (her opinion). She referred me to an ophthalmologist who I haven't seen yet. I'm just walking around half blind and miserable. Frankly, I'm afraid of having the surgery. I see the surgery as placing contact lens "permanently" in my eyes. If I couldn't see with removable ones, what if the permanent ones don't work???

To answer your question about the Lasik connection, I have been assured by many optometrists and opthamologists that it makes no difference and has no affect on wearing contacts when enough time passes and I need new correction.

Thanks again for responding. When I finally get fed up enough with not being able to see and get past the fear, I'll see the ophthalmologist and post an update!

Linda

Pudgefisk · #4 (**permalink**) 09-25-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Linda

Chelsee, thank you SO much for responding. I had given up!

My optometrist and I finally gave up. Nothing seemed to work or give me clear vision. She decided that maybe the cataracts I was developing might be causing the problems, though they didn't seem bad enough (her opinion). She referred me to an ophthalmologist who I haven't seen yet. I'm just walking around half blind and miserable. Frankly, I'm afraid of having the surgery. I see the surgery as placing contact lens "permanently" in my eyes. If I couldn't see with removable ones, what if the permanent ones don't work???

To answer your question about the Lasik connection, I have been assured by many optometrists and ophthalmologists that it makes no difference and has no affect on wearing contacts when enough time passes and I need new correction.

Thanks again for responding. When I finally get fed up enough with not being able to see and get past the fear, I'll see the ophthalmologist and post an update!

Linda

Hi Linda. Pudgefisk here.

I'm so sorry to read that you're having so much trouble!

Like Chelsee, I've never had eye surgery, but I've been surfing around sites like these for a while now and there are some incredible things happening in the world of medicine. Keep communicating with your eye doctors and ask them to explain anything that's not clear. I know in my case, if my doctor gives me an answer that I don't understand, sometimes I feel like it's because I'm just too dumb. Don't let that happen to you. These are your eyes we're talking about here. Ask and keep asking until you're satisfied. I know it's easy for me to say, but I'm confident that if you and your doctor work together you can find a solution for your blurred vision.

Keep us posted.

Pudgefisk

Linda · #5 (**permalink**) 09-25-2008, 11:54 AM

Thanks Pudgefisk, I'm usually pretty good about researching and reading a lot about medical issues, I have more than my share

. The issues here are many sided. First, I'm with an HMO and don't have a lot of choices for the surgeon/hospital. The opthamologist I was referred to comes highly recommended, but only by my optometrist. she sees all his patients for aftercare, so I know she should be reliable, but she has a vested interest. The bigger issue is I've had some real medical mess-ups by doctors in the past few years that have left me disabled---though I can't prove anything. Had knee surgery a year ago by Dr. "God" (you know the kind with an ego that oozes out of the room) and it was a disaster from the get go. I should have told him where to shove it and cancelled, but I was unable to because of my disability (I have a cognitive disorder than causes me to have difficulty communicating under stress---caused by doctors 7 years ago). After waiting for 3 months for the surgery I couldn't deal with another 3 month wait. That was a BIG mistake! I've just become very irrationally paranoid about doctors. After all, you don't want to p**s off your surgeon before he puts you under! I did with the knee surgery and I'm paying the consequences!

I can find information about cataract surgery and everyone and everything I read says it's a piece of cake and outcome is great, but nothing about "3-distance" corrections. I know I need to go in, I just seem to find reasons to put it off. That, and a 3 month wait to see one!

My plan of attack now is to officially complain to my HMO and tell them they've messed up too many times---this time I DO NOT want to end up blind! Ask for an outside referral to the doc who did my Lasik. I still trust him and would feel a lot more comfortable.

Thanks for the encouragement, I will follow through---I promise!

Linda

marcia56 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 04:14 PM

Hi. I had similar trouble. I am a new contact lens wearer. Never needed glassed until my reading vision started getting bad in my early 40's. That has now progressed to affect all 3 ranges. I have been in progresive glasses for a year. They are good for everything but work. Anyway, about 6 weeks ago decided to try multifocal contacts. At 52 learning to poke myself in the eye has been a real challenge. But I am determined. My trouble was my distance vision, very blurry, and night vision, down right scary! I read many different sites looking for help, and mainly got, give it up to 3 weeks to adjust. I did, and there was no improvement. I went back to Dr. He then switched my dominate distance multi focal lens for "just" distance lense. Voila! I can see in the dark! I do notice a slight loss of reading comfort, but it has only been 2 days. the trade off has been worth it. I hope this helps.
Marcia

Linda · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 07:11 PM

Thanks for the input Marcia, I was told the same thing, it takes the brain 3-4 weeks to accept the change, so stick with it!

Unfortunately, in my case we tried several options, including correcting each eye for a specific different distance, and after waiting the 4 weeks I still didn't have clear enough vision to function. I know a lot of people who have their vision corrected this way and are very successful! Hope you're one of them, that would be awesome! I don't think anyone who has not experienced losing vision to the point where you are unable to do the things you normally do can fathom the physical and emotional toll it takes.

I've been in a location where I haven't been able to get in to see an opthamologist, so I still don't know what they will have to offer. I was caught in the flooding we had last December here in Washington State, and I'm stuck at our summer home---a long way from my doctors since last December with only a few trips back to town, a 3 hour round trip, so I don't make it often. It takes 3 months to get an appointment with our HMO, and I don't know where I'll be in 3 months! In the meantime I just keep playing the "where's my glasses" and having horrible headaches game!

Nice to hear some "positive" news!

Linda

Lynda Baldelli · #8 (**permalink**) 07-27-2009, 12:45 PM

It took me nearly two years to get the right lenses for me. I have perfect distance vision, but after 40 my close up went blurry, and then about 12 ft around went blurry. Presbyopia. One of the hardest visions to correct.

I had to try several manufacturers. Even though my prescription was the same, some lenses were blurry through ALL ranges, and some blurry at distance.

I finally found two which suited me. Purevision and Soflens. Whilst Soflens was actually more comfortable with close to perfect vision at all ranges, I found they went blurry by the evening and I had to take them out. I couldn't 'nap' in them either, they felt welded to my eyes if I was on a long plane journey for instance, and dozed off.

So - I stuck with the Purevision. It took me several MONTHS to get them to feel comfortable on my eyes - and now I'm thrilled to bits. I can sleep in them, and the vision never seems to blur.

I think it depends on having a patient eye doctor who is prepared to keep trying different brands! The Acuvue (which are very popular) were horrendous - I couldn't see a thing, and almost gave up! So DO try different brands - it makes a massive difference.

Linda · #9 (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 01:49 PM

Lynda your note came at a perfect time. I'm still walking around half blind and dealing with headaches all the time.

I finally went back to the Dr. who did my Lasik surgery to see what they thought. I did some research and found out that cataract surgery is a "whole different game" when you've had Lasik surgery. Something about the Dr. having to know the correction, etc. *before* the Lasik. Great! Now I *really* don't want to go to my HMO doc

. But at $3800/eye I don't have a lot of choices. Going to try to work on the referral thing.

In the meantime, the Lasik doc didn't think my cataracts were that bad, but because my correction was so strong originally (-8.75) they had to remove a lot of tissue. They said they'd prefer to wait until after the cataract surgery to do any more because I may only have enough tissue left to do one more Lasik procedure. In the meantime she suggested I try the contact lens with the correction for distance and mid range in different eyes again. I can deal with having to wear reading glasses, but if the contacts are correcting for different distances I would think the reading glasses would have to be prescription---not sure about this, does anyone know?

I agree about the doctor though. Mine seemed patient with me at the beginning, but after a couple months she decided it had to be the cataracts causing the problems with blurry vision. I'm not convinced. When I first started wearing contacts years ago I found the optometrists don't have a lot of patience when it comes to problem patients. They want you in and out. Trying to decide what to do and have pretty much decided I don't want to have the cataract surgery yet---but I need to see! Glasses (trifocals) are such a poor option because of my lifestyle. Hard to use binoculars with glasses and I'm an outdoor type (distance) who works on the computer a lot (mid range) and do a lot of fine, detailed close-up work. Ugh! I just want to see and not have to fight with doctors and wear glasses! Contacts are the best solution right now, but the multifocals just didn't work for me.

Thanks for the encouragement Lynda, I'm still plugging away at this, but getting very discouraged. Seems like every "different" attempt costs me more $$$ and still can't see

.

mgash · #10 (**permalink**) 06-23-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linda

I found this forum through a Google search and it seems to have many of the same questions I have. I hesitate to post---is there a reason no one is responding to the posts? I see there are MANY people reading them.

Having said that, I’m going to give it a try. I had Lasik surgery 10 years ago that corrected my vision to an awesome perfect vision.

I have now reached a point where I need corrective lenses again. Since my initial Lasik corrected from a -8.75, there is a bit of hesitancy by the doctors to correct any further since so much tissue had to be removed (so I am told).

I went in to be fitted with contacts and settled on the Pure Vision Multifocal since I am having difficulty at three distances. I’m feeling a bit frustrated and wonder if this is a temporary issue.

Distance vision seems fine, though I’d like it to be a little sharper. My optometrist says if she increases the strength it will make the other two areas worse. Mid- range (computer) is a little blurry, but close (fine print) is not good at all. For both mid-range and close I have to blink several times and wait, even then I have to squint and strain to see.

I wore them for a week and things didn’t improve. I went back and tried regular contacts with reading glasses—a real pain and no mid-range. Then back and wore a regular lens in my right eye only (mono-vision?) That works OK, but vision is still not as clear as I would like, and adding reading glasses for close-up/mid-range was almost impossible and didn’t help.

So, now I’m back to the multi-focal. Seems like the best solution so far, but I still have the problems with blurriness (not clear) with mid-range and close-up is difficult.

Is this the best I am going to get, or will it improve with wear? I was told it takes the brain 2 weeks to adjust. Is there an alternative I can suggest to my optometrist? She seems open to suggestions.

Hope someone out there will take the time to answer some posts, this can be frustrating and I don’t personally know of anywhere else to find answers. Maybe someone can suggest another site if no one answers here?

Thanks for the help! If someone can give me some alternatives or support it will be very much appreciated. I feel like I am blind right now! Difficult to get any work done!

My last resort will be to go to glasses---YUK!

Linda

Mutli focal contacts don't work well with the majority of people who try them. None work for all three ranges. There is a trade off. I tried them, and went back to single vision and dollar store readers (since I keep losing them)

Uhura · #11 (**permalink**) 06-25-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Linda

Chelsee, thank you SO much for responding. I had given up!

Linda

Look how many responses you have now, Linda!

Alan · #12 (**permalink**) 09-26-2010, 07:25 PM

I too have no experience with Lasik but have I think solved the all three distances problem as best I can with finding the best brand thats right for you. I started out with Ciba and found them very comfortable and terrific for distance and mid range but just didn't work for me for up close, I've now settled on PureVision that seems to work well at all three distances for me. Just keep working with your eye care professional there are more options than you might think

John Barlygreen · #13 (**permalink**) 09-27-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linda

I found this forum through a Google search and it seems to have many of the same questions I have. I hesitate to post---is there a reason no one is responding to the posts? I see there are MANY people reading them.

Having said that, I’m going to give it a try. I had Lasik surgery 10 years ago that corrected my vision to an awesome perfect vision.

I have now reached a point where I need corrective lenses again. Since my initial Lasik corrected from a -8.75, there is a bit of hesitancy by the doctors to correct any further since so much tissue had to be removed (so I am told).

I went in to be fitted with contacts and settled on the Pure Vision Multifocal since I am having difficulty at three distances. I’m feeling a bit frustrated and wonder if this is a temporary issue.

Distance vision seems fine, though I’d like it to be a little sharper. My optometrist says if she increases the strength it will make the other two areas worse. Mid- range (computer) is a little blurry, but close (fine print) is not good at all. For both mid-range and close I have to blink several times and wait, even then I have to squint and strain to see.

I wore them for a week and things didn’t improve. I went back and tried regular contacts with reading glasses—a real pain and no mid-range. Then back and wore a regular lens in my right eye only (mono-vision?) That works OK, but vision is still not as clear as I would like, and adding reading glasses for close-up/mid-range was almost impossible and didn’t help.

So, now I’m back to the multi-focal. Seems like the best solution so far, but I still have the problems with blurriness (not clear) with mid-range and close-up is difficult.

Is this the best I am going to get, or will it improve with wear? I was told it takes the brain 2 weeks to adjust. Is there an alternative I can suggest to my optometrist? She seems open to suggestions.

Hope someone out there will take the time to answer some posts, this can be frustrating and I don’t personally know of anywhere else to find answers. Maybe someone can suggest another site if no one answers here?

Thanks for the help! If someone can give me some alternatives or support it will be very much appreciated. I feel like I am blind right now! Difficult to get any work done!

My last resort will be to go to glasses---YUK!

Linda

How about multi-focal lenses? http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/department94.asp

Shade Maiden · #14 (**permalink**) 10-15-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

I too have no experience with Lasik but have I think solved the all three distances problem as best I can with finding the best brand thats right for you. I started out with Ciba and found them very comfortable and terrific for distance and mid range but just didn't work for me for up close, I've now settled on PureVision that seems to work well at all three distances for me. Just keep working with your eye care professional there are more options than you might think

How long have you been wearing the PureVision contact lenses, Alan?

Alan · #15 (**permalink**) 10-15-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade Maiden

How long have you been wearing the PureVision contact lenses, Alan?

I have had the purevision about 1 month

AllyCat · #16 (**permalink**) 10-18-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

I too have no experience with Lasik but have I think solved the all three distances problem as best I can with finding the best brand thats right for you. I started out with Ciba and found them very comfortable and terrific for distance and mid range but just didn't work for me for up close, I've now settled on PureVision that seems to work well at all three distances for me. Just keep working with your eye care professional there are more options than you might think

Hi Alan,

I'm glad you were able to find a way to see well near, intermediate and far without resorting to surgery.

Uhura · #17 (**permalink**) 10-19-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

I too have no experience with Lasik but have I think solved the all three distances problem as best I can with finding the best brand thats right for you. I started out with Ciba and found them very comfortable and terrific for distance and mid range but just didn't work for me for up close, I've now settled on PureVision that seems to work well at all three distances for me. Just keep working with your eye care professional there are more options than you might think

Good for you, Alan. How long have you been wearing the PureVision contact lenses?

Chelsee · #18 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linda

Lynda your note came at a perfect time. I'm still walking around half blind and dealing with headaches all the time.

I finally went back to the Dr. who did my Lasik surgery to see what they thought. I did some research and found out that cataract surgery is a "whole different game" when you've had Lasik surgery. Something about the Dr. having to know the correction, etc. *before* the Lasik. Great! Now I *really* don't want to go to my HMO doc

. But at $3800/eye I don't have a lot of choices. Going to try to work on the referral thing.

In the meantime, the Lasik doc didn't think my cataracts were that bad, but because my correction was so strong originally (-8.75) they had to remove a lot of tissue. They said they'd prefer to wait until after the cataract surgery to do any more because I may only have enough tissue left to do one more Lasik procedure. In the meantime she suggested I try the contact lens with the correction for distance and mid range in different eyes again. I can deal with having to wear reading glasses, but if the contacts are correcting for different distances I would think the reading glasses would have to be prescription---not sure about this, does anyone know?

I agree about the doctor though. Mine seemed patient with me at the beginning, but after a couple months she decided it had to be the cataracts causing the problems with blurry vision. I'm not convinced. When I first started wearing contacts years ago I found the optometrists don't have a lot of patience when it comes to problem patients. They want you in and out. Trying to decide what to do and have pretty much decided I don't want to have the cataract surgery yet---but I need to see! Glasses (trifocals) are such a poor option because of my lifestyle. Hard to use binoculars with glasses and I'm an outdoor type (distance) who works on the computer a lot (mid range) and do a lot of fine, detailed close-up work. Ugh! I just want to see and not have to fight with doctors and wear glasses! Contacts are the best solution right now, but the multifocals just didn't work for me.

Thanks for the encouragement Lynda, I'm still plugging away at this, but getting very discouraged. Seems like every "different" attempt costs me more $$$ and still can't see

.

Hi Linda. It's been a while since we've heard from you. I guess that means you haven't found a way to see well in all three distances without a combination of glasses and contact lenses.

Pudgefisk · #19 (**permalink**) 11-03-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chelsee

Hi Linda. It's been a while since we've heard from you. I guess that means you haven't found a way to see well in all three distances without a combination of glasses and contact lenses.

Either that or we haven't heard from her because she's now a Happy Camper.

John Barlygreen · #20 (**permalink**) 11-05-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linda

I found this forum through a Google search and it seems to have many of the same questions I have. I hesitate to post---is there a reason no one is responding to the posts? I see there are MANY people reading them.

Having said that, I’m going to give it a try.

Linda

Well, this makes 19 responses your your inquiry. Where did you go, now?

Uhura · #21 (**permalink**) 11-23-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

Good for you, Alan. How long have you been wearing the PureVision contact lenses?

Alan? Are you still there? Are you still reading Lens 101?

Alan · #22 (**permalink**) 11-24-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

Alan? Are you still there? Are you still reading Lens 101?

yes I am, what can I do for you ?

Goliath2001 · #23 (**permalink**) 11-24-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan

yes I am, what can I do for you ?

Glad you're still reading Lens 101.

The last we heard from you, you were wearing PureVision lenses, and they were giving you good vision whether the object in your sights was close, medium or far. Are you still happily wearing the PureVision lenses?

I found this picture with what looks like a new box design. Do your lenses come in a box like this?

Alan · #24 (**permalink**) 11-24-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Goliath2001

Glad you're still reading Lens 101.

The last we heard from you, you were wearing PureVision lenses, and they were giving you good vision whether the object in your sights was close, medium or far. Are you still happily wearing the PureVision lenses?

I found this picture with what looks like a new box design. Do your lenses come in a box like this?

Yes still using purevision multifocal not quite as comfortable maybe as Ciba that I've worn for years but the 3 distance vision is great for me and far out ways any negatives. Mine are in the older packaging, I've had them since September

nakedeyes · #25 (**permalink**) 11-24-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

Yes still using purevision multifocal not quite as comfortable maybe as Ciba that I've worn for years but the 3 distance vision is great for me and far out ways any negatives. Mine are in the older packaging, I've had them since September

I guess you've got a cool new box to look forward to!

Uhura · #26 (**permalink**) 11-24-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

yes I am, what can I do for you ?

Just checking to make sure you're still with us. Hello.

Chelsee · #27 (**permalink**) 12-06-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nakedeyes

I guess you've got a cool new box to look forward to!

It certainly is a cool new box. It's way cooler than the old box.

John Barlygreen · #28 (**permalink**) 12-10-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chelsee

It certainly is a cool new box. It's way cooler than the old box.

Couldn't you find a bigger picture, Chelsee?

Pudgefisk · #29 (**permalink**) 12-20-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

Yes still using purevision multifocal not quite as comfortable maybe as Ciba that I've worn for years but the 3 distance vision is great for me and far out ways any negatives. Mine are in the older packaging, I've had them since September

So it sounds like Alan's okay, now what's happened to Linda?

Goge · #30 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 02:25 PM

Funny to read her post and see myself! I had "finger count" vision after wearing rigid lenses since about 1969. Had Lasik about 10 years ago (had a monovision correction - worked well). Lasik correction (with one enhancement) lasted for about 6 years, then my nearsightedness started to come back (but not the astigmatism). I have some slight cataracts, too.

I first went to glasses with bifocals (since I need bifocals to read). Now I need new glasses again and decided to go for soft lenses. New Dr. put me in PureVision 2 just yesterday. Feels like nothing in my eye! Haven't tried overnight yet - I'm stepping up to longer wearing time. The down side is I can't read or use the computer wiht both lenses in (even though he did one distance and one "close up" lense to try out). I am only wearing one lense and relying on my "monovision" eye to read. Less than perfect!

The good news is: for the first time since I had Lasik, I can SEE AT NIGHT!!! I can DRIVE AT NIGHT!!! This is just sensational!

Any new comments about multifocals???

Eldradmustlive · #31 (**permalink**) 12-29-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Goge

Funny to read her post and see myself! I had "finger count" vision after wearing rigid lenses since about 1969. Had Lasik about 10 years ago (had a monovision correction - worked well). Lasik correction (with one enhancement) lasted for about 6 years, then my nearsightedness started to come back (but not the astigmatism). I have some slight cataracts, too.

I first went to glasses with bifocals (since I need bifocals to read). Now I need new glasses again and decided to go for soft lenses. New Dr. put me in PureVision 2 just yesterday. Feels like nothing in my eye! Haven't tried overnight yet - I'm stepping up to longer wearing time. The down side is I can't read or use the computer wiht both lenses in (even though he did one distance and one "close up" lense to try out). I am only wearing one lense and relying on my "monovision" eye to read. Less than perfect!

The good news is: for the first time since I had Lasik, I can SEE AT NIGHT!!! I can DRIVE AT NIGHT!!! This is just sensational!

Any new comments about multifocals???

I'm glad you got your night vision back, Goge. It's always good to hear about positive results from a procedure.

Have you seen Linda, who started this whole thread?

Jingol · #32 (**permalink**) 01-05-2011, 12:21 PM

I found this forum through a Google search

Lucyfur · #33 (**permalink**) 01-05-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jingol

I found this forum through a Google search

Super. What were you searching for?

Uhura · #34 (**permalink**) 01-07-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jingol

I found this forum through a Google search

Yes, Jingol. How did a Google search lead you here?

Eldradmustlive · #35 (**permalink**) 02-11-2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goge

Funny to read her post and see myself! I had "finger count" vision after wearing rigid lenses since about 1969. Had Lasik about 10 years ago (had a monovision correction - worked well). Lasik correction (with one enhancement) lasted for about 6 years, then my nearsightedness started to come back (but not the astigmatism). I have some slight cataracts, too.

I first went to glasses with bifocals (since I need bifocals to read). Now I need new glasses again and decided to go for soft lenses. New Dr. put me in PureVision 2 just yesterday. Feels like nothing in my eye! Haven't tried overnight yet - I'm stepping up to longer wearing time. The down side is I can't read or use the computer wiht both lenses in (even though he did one distance and one "close up" lense to try out). I am only wearing one lense and relying on my "monovision" eye to read. Less than perfect!

The good news is: for the first time since I had Lasik, I can SEE AT NIGHT!!! I can DRIVE AT NIGHT!!! This is just sensational!

Any new comments about multifocals???

It sounds like you're no stranger to eye surgery. Would you recommend it?

Eyebrowze · #36 (**permalink**) 02-21-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Goge

Funny to read her post and see myself! I had "finger count" vision after wearing rigid lenses since about 1969. Had Lasik about 10 years ago (had a monovision correction - worked well). Lasik correction (with one enhancement) lasted for about 6 years, then my nearsightedness started to come back (but not the astigmatism). I have some slight cataracts, too.

Sorry to interrupt, Goge, but would you mind explaining what "finger count vision" is to those of us on Lens 101 who may be unfamiliar with that term?

Uhura · #37 (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Eyebrowze

Sorry to interrupt, Goge, but would you mind explaining what "finger count vision" is to those of us on Lens 101 who may be unfamiliar with that term?

Yeah, I'd like to know what that means, too. I bet it has something to do with counting fingers.

Lucyfur · #38 (**permalink**) 03-31-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

Yeah, I'd like to know what that means, too. I bet it has something to do with counting fingers.

I don't know what "finger count vision" is, but I suspect it involves the eye doctor standing some distance away and asking "how many fingers am I holding up?"

See if you can count these fingers, guys.

drnner · #39 (**permalink**) 05-25-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mgash

Mutli focal contacts don't work well with the majority of people who try them. None work for all three ranges. There is a trade off. I tried them, and went back to single vision and dollar store readers (since I keep losing them)

Multi-focals work for about 75% of the patients who try them. It all depends on the expectations, the doctor and the multi-focal.

Good luck!

Jubert · #40 (**permalink**) 05-26-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by drnner

Multi-focals work for about 75% of the patients who try them. It all depends on the expectations, the doctor and the multi-focal.

Good luck!

Thanks drnner. Where did you get that 75% figure from?

Alan · #41 (**permalink**) 05-26-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jubert

Thanks drnner. Where did you get that 75% figure from?

I first tried the Ciba version and couldn't see up close at all, then tried PureVision which was better but after awhile became frustratng in anything but less than perfect light condition. I eventually went back to monovision with 1 Day Acuvue Moist and have been happy ever since

Juniorgerbil · #42 (**permalink**) 05-26-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by drnner

Multi-focals work for about 75% of the patients who try them.

Is there a website that gives that 75% figure? Is it exactly 75% or did you round it off?

nickelpeed · #43 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011, 01:08 AM

I'm a newbie to the forum, but have been wearing contact lenses on and off for years.

My optometrist put me in Air Optix Aqua Multifocal at first. When I saw the price, I wanted to try a different kind, a cheaper kind. I tried PureVision Multifocal. My left eye had no problem, but I couldn't get my right eye to accept it. I tried and tried. The lense irritated my eye.

I went back to Air Optix. This is what my eye doctor did - It really threw me off wearing multifocals in both eyes, so he put me in one multifocal and one regular lens. It seemed to do the trick. My vision isn't clear, clear, but I can see distance and up close. I don't think multifocals are for everyone, but they do work for me so far.

Penny

Lucyfur · #44 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nickelpeed

I'm a newbie to the forum, but have been wearing contact lenses on and off for years.

My optometrist put me in Air Optix Aqua Multifocal at first. When I saw the price, I wanted to try a different kind, a cheaper kind. I tried PureVision Multifocal. My left eye had no problem, but I couldn't get my right eye to accept it. I tried and tried. The lense irritated my eye.

I went back to Air Optix. This is what my eye doctor did - It really threw me off wearing multifocals in both eyes, so he put me in one multifocal and one regular lens. It seemed to do the trick. My vision isn't clear, clear, but I can see distance and up close. I don't think multifocals are for everyone, but they do work for me so far.

Penny

Hey, whatever works, right?

John Barlygreen · #45 (**permalink**) 09-19-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nickelpeed

I'm a newbie to the forum, but have been wearing contact lenses on and off for years.

My optometrist put me in Air Optix Aqua Multifocal at first. When I saw the price, I wanted to try a different kind, a cheaper kind. I tried PureVision Multifocal. My left eye had no problem, but I couldn't get my right eye to accept it. I tried and tried. The lense irritated my eye.

I went back to Air Optix. This is what my eye doctor did - It really threw me off wearing multifocals in both eyes, so he put me in one multifocal and one regular lens. It seemed to do the trick. My vision isn't clear, clear, but I can see distance and up close. I don't think multifocals are for everyone, but they do work for me so far.

Penny

So you're okay with just wearing multifocal contact lenses in one eye, right? Would you like to wear them in both eyes or are you thinking "If it's not broken, don't fix it" right now?

Jubert · #46 (**permalink**) 10-28-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucyfur

I don't know what "finger count vision" is, but I suspect it involves the eye doctor standing some distance away and asking "how many fingers am I holding up?"

See if you can count these fingers, guys.

Three fingers. She's got a pretty smile, but I'm not that easily distracted.