Has anyone here gotten the new Symfony IOL or heard from others who have or know more than the research you can find with google? It was just approved in June for use in Europe but initial studies on the web seem to indicate it provides better odds of having good intermediate/computer vision and better than the AT lisa trifocal except at very near distances. It refers to it as having an extended depth of vision rather than calling it multifocal (perhaps because it doesn't divide itself into 2 or 3 discrete focal points but in essence it must still have a range of focuses to provide "extended depth"). I've seen detailed threads about the FineVision but only brief comments on the AT lisa trifocal. Any more comments on any of these lenses? I'd be curious if anyone has more comments on getting a multifocal in only one eye with the problem cataract and wearing a contact lens in the other (which is still correctible to 20/20 with only an early cataract). The hope would be that perhaps before it goes bad a new generation of lenses might come out like an accommodating lens that is more likely to work well than the ones out there now. Any suggestions for good doctors to get them from preferably laser cataract surgery? I'm open to considering doctors in any country since I'm in the US and will need to travel to get the lens the UK would be easiest since I only speak English but I'll consider other options. I've heard the Czech Republic may be cheaper but still have high quality clinics. Its worth a bit of hassle to get a good lens. I'm only 52 so I'll hopefully be using it a few decades so thanks greatly for any information you can provide.
2014-12-26 09:59:04
PS I should add for anyone who is outside the US and isn't aware of this the reason I'm going outside the US is because the government here is remarkably slow about approving new lenses. There are options that have been available for a few years in Europe that we don't have. The FDA seems to be either extremely cautious and/or extremely incompetent.
2014-12-26 09:59:54
