Symfony vs Panoptix. Which is the BEST Lens for Cataract and Premium Lens Replacement Surgery? 

excellent presentation. as a physician I am impressed with the simplicity /clarity /information value and unbiased delivery .

As a cataract surgeon for the last 40 years here in Brazil I was very much impressed with this outstanding educational video. Congrats Dr. Wong. Great work !

I’m a retired cataract surgeon from the monofocal days. Really enjoyed your comments and candor.

Outstanding explanation. SO grateful for this beautifully clarifying video. Thank you! 🙏

Thanks so much Dr. Wong. This is very very well explained. Keep up the videos!

Outstanding informative presentation! Just fantastic! I need cataract surgery. This video goes above and beyond explaining details. Many thanks!

Excellent detailed comparison of these two lenses. Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

Thank you, so much for creating this video. It answers so many questions I have that 3 eye surgeons have not been able to answer. You have given me the information I need to seek the eye care I need for cataracts, etc. You have armed me with sound documented scientific experience. I am grateful to you as I go through this stressful but necessary journey.

Thank you. This is one of the Best presentations on You Tube.

Thank you for a most informative video on the lenses. I had gone back and forth on this but now I know what I want

This video was incredibly helpful for me to understand my choices and being prepared for my visit with the surgeon. It has taken me 3 years to make the decision to get the cataract surgery with lenses to correct my vision. I have worn glasses for 50 years. Thank you Dr Wong !

Im now 72, four years ago I had cataract surgery and had the multi focal Tecnis Symfony lenses installed. My close and distance vision is now fantastic! I do not need any other vision correction (contacts or eye glasses) and have been so impressed with this procedure. If your eyes are otherwise healthy aside from the cataracts, I heartily recommend inter-ocular implants!

Awesome, hard to come come up with a question with all that info, well done! Looks like ill have one of each

Thank you so much for spending your time to prepare this video.. It was very thorough. Greatly appreciate your insight and experience. I also appreciate your disclosures. Clearly you present the facts as your experience has taught you.

Thank you again Doctor explaining the different lenses

I seldom am impressed with the presentation of those who have a skin in the game. Your's is exceptional. Thanks for such a thorough disclosure of all the good, the bad and the ugly of available lenses in the market. Best,

Thank you Dr. Wong for the very informative presentation. As a 69 year old male with cataracts. I have been debating when to undergo corrective surgery and your presentation are helping me make a decision.

Excellent, thank you. My first cataract surgery is scheduled for March 2021. This video is very helpful in explaining the lens options as well as how the Ophthalmologist decides which lens is best for each patient. I will be much more relaxed, mentally and physically for this surgery. Thank you.

Thank you Dr. Wong for the excellent explanation. Much appreciated! You've provided a great service to the cataract patient population!

This information is invaluable to me, as I have both cataracts and MD. I consulted a cataract specialist several years ago who was eager to operate on me without giving me even a quarter of this info. I virtually ran away from him. So glad I waited, and that I have these videos to arm me for the appt with my new eye surgeon.

Excellent info! Much appreciated! Clear & unbiased! Very helpful before I am meeting with my eye doctor before my cataract surgery!🙏🙏👍😘

What a well-done video. Extremely informative and very clearly explained. Thank you.

I am a 51 year old person and was just told that I have early onset cataracts. This became apparent to me when I could not follow my golf ball. This presentation was absolutely terrific for me to hear and to give me hope that this condition can be helped. Thank you so much for this.

Excellent video. I am about to have cataract surgery. I have mild glaucoma and had a vitrectomy for a macular buckle. Also TED from Graves’ disease. I needed advice. You provided the best spectacularly. I am 71 years old. I kept thinking that no way would a doctor spend this much time with me and offer this much detailed information. Thank you so much.

Thank you Dr. Wong for the informative presentation. I'm 81y 14 days post cataract remove & lens replacement. Left eye to be treated at later date. I'm no longer wearing multi focal glasses for reading & distance viewing. I'm a cinematographer / editor. My recent operation has restored decent vision & will allow me to work away for a few more years. Just wonderful.🙏

DR Wong, thanks so much for this video! I am. 67 yo who needs cataract surgeon in the coming year and this video was very helpful. I am an American living in Brasil and, due to the corona virus, can’t return to the US for surgery. I have been offered a Symfony lens by my ophthalmologist here and needed to know if this was a reliable, up to date lens. Thanks to your video, I can proceed with confidence. Thank you very much!

Thank you so much, Sir, for taking the time to educate the patient. How I wish I saw your videos before my cataract surgeries. You've answered the many unanswered questions I've had.

This is the kind of information that I was looking for. Thank you, Dr. Wong!

I’m having my first cataract surgery in 2 weeks so I wanted to see how it was done. Dr. Wong was so helpful in explaining the surgery...before & after. The video was a little scary but he was so good on explaining every step. I’m so glad I watched the cataract surgery....I’m not going to be so nervous! Thank You Dr.Wong Pat S from Titusville, FL

Thank you Doctor Wong. Your very detailed and user-friendly explanation has gone a long way to ease my concern over having already picked the panoptix but haven't had the surgery yet. Your explanation helps me feel that I made the right decision. Everyone should see this video before surgery to help them decide which lens to get.

Excellent video! I just found out I have a semi-aggressive cataracts for my age. I'm considering all options now and this helped me tremendously. Thank you!

Thank you for the clear explanation of both lens so that even I could understand the pros and cons of each and, therefore, make a more informed decision.

I am also an ophthalmologist and use both these lenses .Excellent video .I ask my potential premium lens patients to watch this video

Terrific presentation! Everything I need to know! Thank you.

Excellent tutorial on these lenses. I'm making an appointment tomorrow with my optometrist to commence my cataract surgery adventure with this newfound information as my guide. Thank you!

Thanks so much for a clear presentation of lens choices.

Fantastic comparison & explanation of degenerative optic issues. I am about to have cataract surgery, and needed this to decide lens type, & costs. Thank You!

Thank you Dr. Wong! I am an optometrist getting the PanOptix soon and this validates my choice!

Thank you I just had cataract surgery on left eye right eye in one week learning so much from you

How informative! Wishing I had seen this video two years ago. Thank you Dr.Wong.

Thank you for this informative video my ophthalmologist didn't bother to explain any of this to me so thank you

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this educational video! I have been so confused. My doc seems to want to steer me towards monovision due to the "halo" side effect. I wear progressives and I am used to 3 visons. This sounds like such a close to perfect solution. Thank you so much!

Thanks Dr. Wong for your professional information about Eye Cataract Surgery. I learnt a lot from you.

Thanks Dr. Wong for this video. You clarify many questions I have. We appreciate your work doing this video

Thank you for making up my mind Dr . I am due for surgery on my left eye in December and deciding on which lens to pick , this will give me enough time to save for out of pocket expenses.

Thank you Dr. a beautifully composed comparison of the choices I am considering. One question I had hoped you would have addressed is the potential rotational shift of each lens and the affects on the astigmatism correction of each lens.

I appreciate you explaining the benifits of each lens for seeing near and far. Your explanations was very informative.

Thank you so much Dr. Wong! Your discussion was very thorough and very important for me to understand the difference between these lenses and what to expect after cataracts surgery. Thank you so much! If you are ever in South Florida I owe you dinner.

I was one of the first patients to have the Symfony lenses at my local vision centre in April 2016. One of the best decisions I have ever made ( under expert surgeon’s advice). I only need lowest strength reading specs in poor light, or if I feel tired. And no more sore/tired eyes at night with contact lenses. Riding my motorbike is wonderful and I don’t have to worry about cataracts getting any bigger - I had some developing but slowly, so having these lenses is life-changing 😎

I just turned 40. I’ve had cataracts in both eyes since I was 35. I go for my pre op appt March 16. I’m terrified. At the same time the prospect of being able to truly see that well (my vision has been terrible since I was young), from the time wake up is incredible.

In a few weeks I am getting my surgery for two Panoptix mutifocale lenses overseas in The Netherlands. I was very curious about the Panoptix lens. This video was helpful and great to see! Thanks dr Wong!

a very simple and thorough explanation of lenses I really appreciate

I've had my eyes done about 5 years a go with the Abbott ZXR00 lens, I had to have 1 lasered to brill up the power. Now I only use glasses for very close up Engineering work, but not very often and they are cheap ones for about 4 Pounds. It was about £6000 for all 3 ops, but no more wearing glasses in my every day life, and when the dog tries to lick my face I don't get dirty glasses any more. I hated wearing glasses as they just got in my way all the time and didn't like the idea of contact lens, so it was great for me in that way.

Omg Thank you!!!! You are the first to explain this so that I finally understand fully - to make a informed decision I went with Symfony and it’s been awesome 😁 (Soon will get the other one done )steroid given back to back caused me complete cataract blindness within a week ( scary it was) The only complaint on symphony lens 1. yes, halo and 2. hard to drive or see at night ( need much light for it to work at its best)

I’m 62. I wasn’t ready 6 months ago, so I got new glasses. Spectacular difference. For about 3 months. Now? I cannot read street signs, road signs. I’m extremely near sighted and moderately far sighted. My doc today went over the options, but did not give definitive recommendation. I make the final decision tomorrow. I have been scouring the internet and this is by far the most informative. I’m going Panoptix. Would love to see update for 2021. Thank you SO much for this! My mind is much less stressed thanks to you!

Thx for the lecture. Getting my eyes done next month and you have educated me and I feel more confident and comfortable

Thank you so much for this info I’m only gonna be 63 in January 2021 and they’re telling me my cataracts or bad now because it is hard for me to see clear so I’m gonna be doing the pan optics hopefully ..I don’t need to use reading glasses but thank you for this great info!

So nice to hear from a doctor who has “ walked the walk.”

Dr. Wong Thank You for your presentation on both of these lenses. My OPTOMETRIST hasn't even given me this much information so I truly appreciate every thing you have presented. Therfore, I'm leading towards the IOL lenses.

Brilliant video. As usual probably the best detailed and informative video update. Big thanks

I can't express how much I appreciate the information you provide on your videos!!! I am planning on having cataract surgery soon and am torn between having Symfony or Panoptix lenses inserted. After viewing this video (3 times) I am leaning toward the Panoptix lens. As I am 71 years of age and hopefully don't develop any glistenings or have any scuff marks on the lens. Those and the reduced light passing through are my only concerns. Thanks again for your insites and knowledge!!!

I had Panoptix lenses put in just over a month ago. It is the most amazing experience. I have always had excellent vision but required reading glasses in my early fifties. Now at seventy seven I have thrown my glasses away. I do get some hellos arounds some lights and some flickering from led lights but overall I would call it 120%. I also must say the experience of the surgery was exceptional. My only negative was the drops.

Amazing video. Thank you Dr. Wong. This is very helpful.

Dr. Wong, this video is EXCELLENT! it's very helpful.

I am an RN. So happy to have discovered your channel. Your explanations are so clear, so complete and helpful. I plan on using your videos as a basis for my questions as I discuss what lenses with my ophthalmological surgeon when I go in for the measurement appointment. Can you address if either Symfony or Panoptix lenses work for patients who have had prisms in glasses?

I have a Symfony in my right eye, and a Synergy in my left. I’m pleased with both and do J1+ near vision for forensic work. I only use uncorrected sunglasses as needed. Great video Dr

As a layman,yr videos have brought understandings beyond words. Thank you for your enlightenments. Plus you have simply like magic allay the fear in me when my doctor said l have cataracts and required surgery. I am 65 yrs old . After yr clips l know and expect what to see furthermore I have made a multi focal lens n I am seeing okie with out strands from my eyes. Thanks again.

Thank you for your very informative videos. Much appreciated.

I’m looking forward to the Tecnis Eyhance monofocal IOL.

Thank you, Dr. Wong for this great information. I have narrow angle glaucoma and went through laser iridotomy, and got floaters in the eyes after that (my doctor does not think they are related). As I understand, the panoptix lens is still and option for me? how does it impact floaters? do they become more prominent?

Thanks Dr. Wong. Presentation with clarity.

Excellent demonstration 🤗

Thank you for this very informative video. How have people with Sjogren's fared with either of these lenses? Is there any extra consideration with this diagnosis for cataract surgery? I also have a wrinkle on my retina. Very concerned about making the right choice of lenses. Thank you!

I am 4 days into first panoptix and it's a miracle compared to cataracts. My near vision isn't perfect yet but my doctor told me after second lens it should improve (he noticed that with other patients). Can't wait for second lens. I'm pretty much glasses free after just the first lens.

Dr Wong, thank you for this very informative video. I have just begun to explore this option for several reasons. The information and transparency you provided in this video have great value. At this point I believe I want to come to Austin and have you perform these procedures.

I am turning 67 in 5 days and am getting a Symfony lens during cataract surgery the day after. I am ambliopic so have only really only used one eye my whole life. Further...my ambliopic eye had a detached retina just before COVID started, so Fall of 2019 and is even more useless than before the retina detached and was corrected... but always so bad that the change is not that noticeable. I say this as I don't have the ability to but something in my right eye per part of your presentation. I want to thank you for this as it REALLY is extremely helpful for me a week before surgery. I understand it all so much better. It is also helpful as I can send the link to my children and other people who ask me questions about my surgery. You explain it SO much better to them than I can. :) Excellent video. I will send it to all of my old friends. LOL!

There is a new generation of iol in europe that called tecnis eyhance and tecnis synergy are they the same to the symfony lens ? Or better ?

Great video - Thanks. I’ve had one eye done because of a cataract with a fixed focal length lens, but am aware the other eye is degrading. My plan was always to replace the second Lens with a multi-focal lens. Theory being driving etc will always be ok with the fixed lens and everyday life (reading etc.), albeit with some losses, with the second lens. Is this something you think is OK?

I wish every medical professional spoke as clearly as do you. Now I know exactly what to be considering before my cataract surgety.

thank you for this great explanation! this helped us choose the best lens for my grandma

Thanks so much for your videos. I want to find the best way to deal with astigmatism and you mentioned the panoptix lens helps with that. In other lenses I’ve read that alignment can often become problematic during installation and I was wondering if the panoptic lens uses a new technology that helps eliminate that problem ,thanks

Thank you doctor Wong! Outstanding presentation. Gave me a hell of a lot more information regarding lens choices than I could get from my own Dr. I am having the PanOptix lens implanted on 2/25/2020. If I can add any prospective to this video after my own surgery, I will come back and leave comments. Again, thank you for this informative public service.

Thanks for sharing! Dr. Wong . It is very informative & you explained it so well.

Excellent explanation of the options between two premium choices.

Does continued aging and change of focal length of the eye after toric cataract surgery render the correction obsolete over time with the renewed need for glasses?

This is an excellent overview of the two lenses. I just had the PanOptix lens put in my left eye about a week ago. Distance and mid are terrific, but I'm having issues with ghosting of text, where there seems to be a faint shadow behind each letter. Also the near isn't working at all. Do you think these problems will clear up with time? Also have halos, but they seem to be somewhat diminishing.

THANKS for doing such a service with all your videos re cataracts ...am scheduled for 1st eye in 10 days and awaiting DR's call to discuss what lens choices are. Your videos will allow me to interpret the choice I may have and ask educated questions. YOU ARE TRULY A WONDERFUL PERSON FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE. My doctor is very good explaining things but the amount of time in a visit is limited and questions pop up later. These have allowed me to digest info in my own time and feel confidently prepared for choices and after care/expectations.. THANKS AGAIN (mid 70's)

Thanks, Dr. Shannon Wong. I will have to choose my lens after my surgery in November. I have no problem with far vision. It’s reading which is my concern. This video and the others from your channel are so helpful and priceless . God bless you.🙏🙏❤️

I had monofocal lens implants. My distance vision is sharper than it ever was with glasses or contacts. Intermediate is great too. I'll go with 100% light transmission and use reading glasses.

Your videos are amazing, Dr. Wong! Thank you for explaining the differences between the Symfony and PanOptix lenses. My doctor is recommending the PanOptix, but I have several concerns. I am most concerned about the halos and glare at night. * Is the glare/halos less after the lens implant than it was with the cataracts? * Do you get glare/halos with monofocal lenses? * How does the glare/halos with the PanOptix compare to monofocal lenses? * I am also concerned about the scratches or scuffs you mentioned on the PanOptix. The slightest scratch on my glasses bothers me to the point that I end up removing my glasses, so I don't want to pay $2500 per eye to be frustrated (claustrophobic) with scratches that I can't do anything about. I have worn glasses since I was about 12 years old. I find there is a certain amount of protection for my eyes in wearing them, so I really don't mind if I have to wear glasses for close up work after the cataract surgery. Would a monofocal lens work better for me? I do a lot of close-up work like sewing and woodworking with saws and power tools, and other crafts. I am myopic with my strongest correction having been -2.25 a few years ago, but it is now at -1.75. I have very slight astigmatism to the point that the dr. said he would not correct it, and a family history of macular degeneration. I believe I have the "macula pucker" or something like that, but not macular degeneration. We've been watching the macula for nearly 10 years. My eyes have always been very sensitive to fluorescent and now LED lights. Oh, and I am 68. I'm sorry for the long comment and questions. However, I would so appreciate hearing your thoughts on my concerns. Thank you so much!

thank you Dr. Shannon your presentation is quite good and answer all my questions

Very informative, appreciate your knowledge and expertise. Thank you.

I am worried about glare/halos at night ... 👀

Well done. Thank you Dr Wong. Sounds like panoptic lens is the way to go. Grade A in all 3 fields of vision.

This is very helpful. Thank you I have a pre-surgery consultation tomorrow with my doctor and I am researching everything I can find to help with hte decisions.

What exceptional details in this video!

Thank you for your simple benifits of these lenses

Thks so much for the valuable information. You made it very clear to understand it.

Excellent presentation! VERY thorough.

Thank you. Very informative as I approach my consultation for cataract serger.