Tri-focal lens for cataract replacement

[newbee2022]

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

I got it done this way (monovision) when I did Lasik some 25 years ago - one eye left nearsighted and one eye 20/20. Haven't decided yet, but might opt for same approach when my cataracts need to be removed which will likley b e io nthe next few years or so.

 

I can drive as is, but since I like to wear sunglasses when driving on the daytime anyhow, and need yellow tinted glasses to cut glare at night (a problem that preceded the Lasix) anyhow,, I just had pairs made up that correct the near sighted eye to 20/20 and use these for just for driving.

 

For more than 20 years after the LASIK,  I was fine without reading glasses and I can still manage without them at age  72, but to make life easier I had a pair of glasses   made up that correct the one eye (the one that is 20/20) only and use that when doing crossword puzzles. I can still read books as is.

 

Should note though that note everyone can adjust to monovision,  so anyone considering it  would be well advised to do a trial run using  contact lens(es) to make sure they can tolerate it OK.

 

 

For those who can manage it, contact-lenses might be a way to find out if different lenses are suitable.

Didn't work for me. I tried it decades ago in order not to use any  glasses. To grab into my eyes fishing for these jelly lenses....nightmare. 😱