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I had 20/20 vision until the mid forties when I got readers. Around 60 I started to notice I didn't need readers as much. Over the next few years I discovered I was getting natural monovision. In my late 60s I discovered I had cataracts. What to do? I opted for monovision at 69 and now have slightly better than 20/20 vision and can read the finest print - WITHOUT GLASSES. If your brain is up to it I think it is a wonderful option. I do think if you don't have natural monovision you should do a trial first with contacts or glasses - JUST IN CASE YOU CAN'T ADAPT. I ordered several cheap trial glasses from Zenni to determine the correct diopter for my near eye. Ended up at 1.60.
I had this done, currently, six days ago (tuesday 26th). I’m no longer light sensitive but I do not have 20/20 vision, my vision is much better than it was without glasses but not fully healed; the doctors said it could take 7 to 14 days for my vision to return but also said it could take up to a month. The surgery was painless for me and actually interesting to experience, it was the after which has made the whole experience not worth it to me. I was not mentally prepared and did not actually mind wearing my glasses, so, becomming helpless to the point of being able to do nothing but stay in total darkness - which at times still felt too bright - was one of the worst experiences of my life mentally. As well as the pain and the lack of control I had of my eyes. If I could go back I would not get this done. Personally, if you really hate wearing glasses, spent most of your life in contacts and it’s something that bothers you, then look into it. If you aren’t too bothered about your glasses or lenses I would say it was not worth it and I would not get it done.
Just had this procedure today, Wednesday, at 10AM in the UK at Optimax. I'll give an update on Monday, when I have the contact bandages removed. Currently, my eyes are burning immensely with an itching sensation. I cannot even fully open my eyes, and I am susceptible to light. Moreover, my short-sighted vision has completely worsened, and I cannot even read the basic writing on my smartphone, even the text on this video, I had to zoom in at 150%+ on my laptop screen to remotely even see a bit of text. I phoned the surgeon, and he said that it was all normal.Right now, I am in my room in total darkness while wearing sunglasses.
@@jedphillips182 I didn't feel it, so I don't even know. It happened very fast. They give you anaesthetic eye drops to numb your eyes so you don't feel anything. However, I could smell my eyes being lasered. It had a burning smell, like a hair straightener burning hair.
@@Z9E4D Sorry for the late reply, but the surgeon recommended LASEK since I told them I wanted to get into combat sports. Physical contact and combat sports isn't suitable following LASIK procedure in contrast to LASEK.
You really don't need a bunch of phorometry to test it. I prefer a simpe, real-world approauch. Give them contacts in both orientations and let them wear each for a couple of days in the real world. No testing in the exam room can substitute for the patient trying it in their day-to-day life. Also, none of your tests looked at at near point either. Lastly, re-green doesn't work for colo- deficient people. I've fit thousands of pts with mono and I can do all kinds of testing in the exam room to try to determine which eye for near or far, only to have the patient switch to the other when they are out of the office.
I had mono vision contacts (one eye only), then got mono vision lasik in right eye. For me, Seeing close out of left eye is best, Seeing medium out of right eye is best. (arms length to 1 house away, this includes computer use and tv from the couch). But seeing christmas lights down the street, the stars, or night driving.. The best possible vision I can get is still wearing glasses with 1 prescription lens in my reading non lasik eye to make it see distance. Sometimes its not about forcing one eye to do all the work, Its about the truth that mono-vision isn't a perfect solution and for some people glasses still may be the best option, in certain circumstances. I'm still thrilled I got lasik monovision in my right eye, cuz I can see the computer and the tv and drive in the day without glasses! I can still drive at night with out glasses, but its much nicer with them!
Thank you so much! I've been trying to get use to monovision using contacts and I have nearly given up. I will give these exercises a try. I was just about to try multifocal contact lenses. I will give my monovision one more try.
Did you adjust to your mono vision contacts and how long did it take? And why do you chose mono vision over multi focal? I tried multifocal first and liked those, but the material of the lenses didn’t agree with my eye. So now I’m in monovision and haven’t adjusted yet. I keep taking breaks and wearing glasses or putting in my distance only contacts.
@@nejtack1 I had to re-schedule my surgery, so I'm only 3 months into recovery atm. But, it went great! The whole procedure only took 10 minutes and I was comfortable enough to keep my eyes open after 3 or 4 days. The first 2 days were moderately uncomfortable and kinda boring, but at time of writing I have 20/20 vision and only rare instances of dryness (which is to be expected for 12 months post-surgery). If you are considering it, I highly recommend it as it's changed my life honestly. If you are in the UK, I'd advise you check if your local NHS Trust has a private clinic for it, as high-street options like Vision Express aren't as good.
@@jamesdixon5714 Great to hear! I'm Swedish but we have a good clinic near me which I've booked consulting from next month so I'm looking forward to that.
Thank you for this interesting video. I am myopia with -8.75 and -6 and have cataracts so my opthalmologist suggest me monovision. Is it possible that our eyes conditiins change as time pass by which cause incompatibility with the implant iol? In this case, It will then cause blurness, right?
Thank u for the tips !!! I’m new at wearing contacts I couldn’t use two I had double vision with them … I decided for Mono I’m still struggling I’ve only had them a week 😅
Well done -- Thank you! What diopter range between the two eyes seems to be most acceptable for patients that start out having a lot of myopia? I happen to be corrected for - 9 and - 10 using contacts and have activities and interests that include all ranges near to far (don't mind at all using readers for closer work). No more than 2 diopters difference perhaps? Just your casual opinion.
You don't see that as a patient, you see a big green star in the middle and the illumination lights. I don't remember seeing the red pointers like that
@@souleymeneabbadi3891 took about 4 months of multiple eye drops and gels etc but it mostly cleared up. I occasionally need to use low prescription eye glasses to read
@@jl1399 hi did you have cateract surgury? is your distance vision the same? ive had my right eye done for distance and cant decide on what to do with left
I found this beneficial, as I was never told about things that help while in mono vision. At the time, I wasn’t overly impressed. Later I got in multifocal toric lens. I absolutely hate them! Funny thing is my twin likes them. To me that do not do anything particularly well. Mid range seems to be the only thing decent. Distance not great and reading even worse. I just had an eye exam and I want to try mono vision daily. I have only ever tried monthly’s and extended. Again, thanks.
@@jimclark1572 thank you so much! I had monovision surgery done almost 2 months and I am still struggling to read at a computer/lap top distance. Was told to just make the font bigger but it’s hard to do that if you have to go between screens or monitors. I was hoping to not notice the difference by now but still do
@@jimclark1572 that’s a bummer, don’t know about you but I got the sx so I don’t have to wear glasses, I hope it gets better for me if not I may get it reversed and then use reading glasses. Thank you so much for replying this is very helpful
@@blueroses4170 I look at it like this: I can see distance without glasses. I can read my phone or a book or the label on a bottle without glasses. The only thing I technically need glasses for is my laptop, but even there I could get by without them if I just lean forward more. It’s worth it to me to go through love being able to see near and far without glasses, and only needing them when I sit down at my computer. Seems like a good compromise to me.
How to get the most out of monovision is to have it reversed. 3D GONE, the beautiful world GONE, a 2 dimensional crap job world lol Its OK vision but its highly frustrating vision. All dependnt on the distance eye. You are screwed if the distance eye isnt sharp. Mine was PERFECT. Still got it reversed. I regularly use my ciliary muscles enough to read mostly without readers. Reading got much better with practice.
@@souleymeneabbadi3891 you can get one eye just only 20/20 and the other eye true distance vision, just drink extra water and u can still read ok, im 51 and dont use readers much at all
@@souleymeneabbadi3891 I was hoping both eyes would be the same, but my right eye is only 20/20 ish on its best day, usually inbetween 20/25 to 20/20, left eye is about perfect for looking at the moon, stars and street signs in super HD, so I have great distance vision and can still read very decent without readers
I had monovision done a month ago. Lasik on R eye for far vision while PRK on L eye for near vision. R eye recovered extremely fast while L eye with PRK caught up 4 days after once the healing contact lens was removed. First week was a bit challenging for medium vision . I followed your advice and exercise. Progressively both eyes know its "new task" . Magical experience and wonderful result.
@@souleymeneabbadi3891 Readers do the focusing so the eye can mostly relax, this is bad if you struggle reading and cant focus well. It will get worse very fast if you always use readers. Readers will help prevent myopia tho. So readers are helpful and harmful. After 45 its important to reduce sugar and processed foods as it causes inflammation and dry eye and makes it to where you cant focus well. I only use readers if I just cant read it or reading for lengthy time to prevent eye spasm. I can read 95% of stuff if decent light at 51 and it not getting any worse, keto diet really helped fix my vison/health issues
Doctor, question please: I have had cataract surgery in my R eye for distance and it has worked giving me better distance vision. Next, I am doing a contact lens trail for short distance in my L eye. If I then go ahead with cataract surgery for near distance in the L eye (which has a more minor cataract compared to the right eye but I prefer to get this done now rather than later in life) and if after surgery I find I can't focus and see the detail on my computer screen for my work, will glasses help in this situation? Also, can I get glasses that will enhance distance vision for when I am driving?
I hàve to go for cataract surgery very soon. I can see far distance, I have only reading weakness. My number is +2.5. In this situation what would you suggest.
Spot on. I’d been intuitively working this out since my surgery, but the tips are good. As a long term myopic person I was very keen to preserve some near sight. With the distance vision I agree that you need to relax the distance eye and let it do it’s job. After squinting and straining for years it’s a challenge to ignore the near sighted eyes attempts to join in.
Would you mind saying how long its taken to get use to? I have blended vision now following cataract surgery a few days ago. I was super, duper near-sighted my entire life (65 yrs) so the improvement is breathtaking; but, with this one eye slightly off - I'm hoping it won't be long before my brain sorts things out.
@@souleymeneabbadi3891 My vision is Great! I absolutely got used to monovision without any issues. I used to wear thick, heavy glasses my entire life and now I never need glasses of any kind, 98% of the time. Just 2X Reading Glasses for very close up projects. I do not need reading glasses to read anything - just close up craft projects and the like. I have gone weeks without ever reaching for reading glasses. I am 100% satisfied.
I had monovision lenses put it and am glad that I did. These exercises are very clearly described and helpful. Thank you very much for taking the time to prepare and postthis film clip.
I just finished with surgery on both eyes. 3 days into this new way of seeing. Could you tell me how long it took for your brain to get used to it? I hoping within a week or two. I think the Dr. gave me 20-30 vision - l should know for sure next week during follow up. It does take some getting used to. How long for you?
@@kayBTR Absolutely. Completely used to it. I use no glasses 99% of the time. Reading glasses for very close up stuff; but, really... I don't use glasses at all anymore and I'm perfectly fine.
