Question 1

if being aphakic from congenital cataract puts me at risk of eye problems, why not just implant lenses now? i'm 41, have been aphakic since 1 year old

Accepted Answer

Aphakic: Discuss with your Dr over there. Need much more detail  to be able to help.

Question 2

can i be allergic to my lens implant?

Accepted Answer

No: Lens implants are made of plastic which does not interact with your immune system.  There are other conditions in the eye which may have set up an inflammation in your eye (uveitis) but the origination is not the lens implant.

Question 3

will my vision continue to improve if i get multifocal lens implants?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Multifocal lens implants always have a small degree of soft focus to them, precisely because part of the image from distance and part of the image from near overlap on the focal point in the retina.  The brain, however, is the greatest image processor on the planet and will learn, or nero-adapt, to make the clearest image possible out of what it has to work with. Yes, after about 6 months, better.

Question 4

do lens implants last forever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The implants are made of material which does not elicit an inflammatory reaction and is not attacked by the immune system.  They will last longer than you will.  That is not to say other problems can occur in the eye, such as macular degeneration or glaucoma, for example, which can effect the vision.

Question 5

what are intraocular lens implants?

Accepted Answer

For cataract surgery: When we perform cataract surgery we remove the lens of the eye. In order for the patient to see the lens needs to be replaced. The replacement lens is the intraocular lens implant.

Question 6

is it possible to cure cataracts without lens implants?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Cataract develops secondary to the advancement of age, trauma or some medications.  You can help to delay it but there is no real cure for it.  Uv protective glasses, avoiding trauma to the eye or certain medication and use of antioxidant can help to delay progression.

Question 7

are intraocular lens implants to restore good vision a permanent cure?

Accepted Answer

For cataract surgery: When we perform cataract surgery we remove the lens of the eye. In order for the patient to see the lens needs to be replaced. The replacement lens is the intraocular lens implant. This lens implant is permanent and should not need to  be replaced in the future.

Question 8

what are cataract implant lenses?

Accepted Answer

Essential to surgery: A cataract is your own lens that has become cloudy. It needs to be replaced with an artificial lens during surgery. 
Lenses have been around for 50 years. They are very safe and will last the rest of your life. Some newer models can treat astigmatism and presybopia (need for reading glasses).

Question 9

need doctor's help! could lens implants be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Tricky: Lens implants develop very strong attachments to the internal eye structures so removal is somewhat risky especially if a long time has passed since the original surgery.  Replacement is considered for malposition, or very unusual refractive problems both conditions in which the risk might be worth it.  This can be discussed with the ophthalmologist who inserted the lenses originally.

Question 10

types of eye implant lenses?

Accepted Answer

Many types of IOL's: There are several types of intra-ocular lenses. The traditional monofocal requires you to get a second pair of glasses for either near of distance.  Toric iol's are a premium type iol which means you pay extra for it.  These and the multifocal require additional testing and expertise. The anterior chamber iol is used when there is no support for a traditionally located iol.

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If being aphakic from congenital cataract puts me at risk of eye problems, why not just implant lenses now? i'm 41, have been aphakic since 1 year old

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Can i be allergic to my lens implant?

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Will my vision continue to improve if i get multifocal lens implants?

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Is it possible to cure cataracts without lens implants?

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Are intraocular lens implants to restore good vision a permanent cure?

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Need doctor's help! could lens implants be replaced?

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Types of eye implant lenses?

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