my husband is having one eye implanted with a ReZoom lens Wednesday.
I'm a worrier but I read almost 100% positive things about this procedure. I know his eye will feel scratchy but for how long I don't know.
He has cataracts and couldn't get his drivers' license renewed.
Anyone have ReZoom lens implanted?

The ReZoom was not yet approved when I had my implants a year and a half ago, or else I would have had it implanted, having read about it in ophthalmology journals to which I then had access.
The worst problem I have with my Crystalens and ReStor implants is the inability to see well in low light, and the ReZoom is supposed to take care of that problem.
Let us know how it goes.

The discomfort from the surgery was barely perceptible; it will be over before you know it.

Just be sure to follow the doctor's directives, and don't hesitate to call them if you are unsure about something.
Before leaving the office/hospital tomorrow, be sure to clarify which number you are to call with any questions. Then you won't have any needless worries.

The ReZoom was not yet approved when I had my implants a year and a half ago, or else I would have had it implanted, having read about it in ophthalmology journals to which I then had access.
The worst problem I have with my Crystalens and ReStor implants is the inability to see well in low light, and the ReZoom is supposed to take care of that problem.
Let us know how it goes.

The discomfort from the surgery was barely perceptible; it will be over before you know it.

Just be sure to follow the doctor's directives, and don't hesitate to call them if you are unsure about something.
Before leaving the office/hospital tomorrow, be sure to clarify which number you are to call with any questions. Then you won't have any needless worries.


seriousperson, you are an :angel: He had the surgery and didn't feel a thing.
I am SO relieved. His distance vision is better already but not his reading vision but the hosp said it'll be much better tomorrow. He said the tv is even clearer and it's a 52 incher! Afterwards, his blood pressure was up for ten minutes then went back down. He actually didn't give any details of it until we were halfway home like he was in a trance--but he did fill up the car with gas as soon as we left the clinic and pushed a grocery cart :rolleyes:
Had a half hr nap and he's on the phone w/his son. His eyes are not scratchy like I had predicted; those eyedrops are terrific. He wants ME to have it done but I can very well pass the drivers' test - probably without glasses - when renewal time rolls around.
Tomorrow we go for a checkup and he said he can drive; we'll see. We have no idea when he'll get his 2nd eye done. Thanks so Much !!

Glad to hear it went so well. :)
Keep us posted...or maybe have him post.
I'm sure many would like to know whether he needs reading glasses, if he needs glasses for the computer, etc.
But, depending upon whether he has dilating drops, it may be weeks before he knows for sure.
And depending upon the learning curve for his brain using the new lens, it could be months before the total benefits are realized.

What a relief for you! :cool:

Glad to hear it went so well. :)
Keep us posted...or maybe have him post.
I'm sure many would like to know whether he needs reading glasses, if he needs glasses for the computer, etc.
But, depending upon whether he has dilating drops, it may be weeks before he knows for sure.
And depending upon the learning curve for his brain using the new lens, it could be months before the total benefits are realized.

What a relief for you! :cool:

Hi, his distance vision is superb but not his reading or eight feet vision.
He has a checkup this morning but, you're right, these darn eye drops are going to throw a red herring into the whole thing for awhile. He is aware of the waiting months before the final outcome; I read that on the internet.
Thanks again, SG

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So how's his near vision now?

He almost never says a word about it. There does exist some print that is so incredibly small that he Still uses a magnifying glass--I didn't expect this.
Rarely, but sometimes he asks me to help him find one to use. With the costs involved, I would only have the surgery if my vision was affecting quality of life.

Susan, Sounds like he would benefit from some bifocals for reading at different distances (mine have the top half for the computer and the bottom half for books).

I think your conclusion is wise.

He doesn't read anything but labels and his pc screen is perfectly clear. He just uses a laptop on , well, his lap!
I use reading glasses from Dollar General and don't need glasses for anything else BUT I do want to get new glasses just to see every pore, every beauty mark and line on my 52" tv. LOL ! They said that in 2008 or 2009 I Will not be able to pass my drivers test without glasses. But I'm ok with driving now.
Thanks.

He doesn't read anything but labels and his pc screen is perfectly clear. He just uses a laptop on , well, his lap!
I use reading glasses from Dollar General and don't need glasses for anything else BUT I do want to get new glasses just to see every pore, every beauty mark and line on my 52" tv. LOL ! They said that in 2008 or 2009 I Will not be able to pass my drivers test without glasses. But I'm ok with driving now.
Thanks.

In case anyone needs to know, the Sherlock Holmes type magnifying glasses are usually available at Ofc Supply stores, about $10. I forget if that's the lighted kind. I also found some even cheaper ones at an ACO Hdw store, not sure if they're nationwide.

Bifocals sound better for our purposes than progressives, which have SUCH a very small reading area, mine are just useless for me. Wasted my money and I'm not covered for another pair of prescription glasses for nearly 2 yrs, so I get my distance glasses at dollar stores, and order the strongest reading glasses online, which go up to plus 5 and 6.