Intraocular Lens Types- 50 Questions Answered

Hello sir Please suggest which type of lens is better for computer job like antiglare will work or we should go for blue chromatic lenses

Asked for Female, 28 Years 212 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

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If you are using screen gaurdthen actually you don't need to use any glasses other than your specs. Yes due to regular use of computer you are likely to develop computer vision syndrome please use lub ... Read More

Hi, I'm looking forward to wearing contact lenses for 12-14 hours daily.Could you please guide me on which lenses should I go with. ShouldI wear weekly, monthly lenses or daily discarded ones? Also water content necessary and which material type lenses to go for?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Ratnesh Prakash Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Kolkata

Before using contact lens your eyes must be checked for any contraindications. ... Read More

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Hi Doctors, My Father is diagnosed with Cataract in both the eyes. I have two questions related to this. 1. MONOFOCAL LENS VS MULTIFOCAL LENS? 2. ROBOTIC CATARACT SURGERY VS REGULAR LASER SURGERY I am not concerned about the expenses. My only worry is the success of this surgery and the recovery post-surgery. Please advise

Asked for Male, 73 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Nikhilesh Shete Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangli

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Please consult for detail evaluation. ... Read More

Does lens type really matter whether it is a Blue one or not or is it just a marketing gimmick by companies such as Lenskart for more profit? If I am having screen time of around 10 hours, should I consider a Blue one or not.

Asked for Male, 19 Years 27 Views v

Dr. Saba Kausar Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

You can use it. ... Read More

My mother in law done removal of her natural lens n replace with artificial intraocular lens permanent in 2010 .in 2015 it has got clean once but now her vision has deteriorate ,what should be done？

Asked for Female, 39 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Seema Behl Ophthalmologist | Mumbai

Mostly the membrane on which we place the lens becomes hazy after a few years in many patients,, If PCO is diagnosed , will need OPD laser treatment with good recovery. Of course the doctor will check ... Read More

I am 44 year old healthy male. Recently in eye test done at wasan eye care centre they have diagonosed that i should be wearing spectacles and i need to wear progressive lens as i have both near and far numbers. Near Rt eye +1 and Near left eye +1 Distance Rt eye -0.25 and Distance Left eye -0.50 Opticians like lenskart, visiion eye care , titan

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Asked for Male, 44 Years 230 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

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Hello sir Your distance number is very small U can get away without wearing glasses for distance. U can just buy a simple near vision glasses...that will cost u less than 1000 ... Read More

I want to use contact lenses. Which type of lenses are preferable. Is it good to use lenses? Do we have any disadvantages?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 273 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

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Hello A. You can use soft contact lens B. Yes...you may use contact lens without fear C. Disadvantages are risk of infection etc but these happen when we don't exercise precautions Avoid sleeping or b ... Read More

In my city two types of glasses available 1. Green coating 2. Blue coating Which is best and what's the difference between them

Asked for Male, 19 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Rutvi Parikh Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Vadodara

Green is amtiglare Blue is blocking blue light ... Read More

Consultation for eye lenses for my mom. I have got many type of lenses which one will be most suitable I want to know

Asked for Female, 60 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Mamatha H Ophthalmologist | Bangalore

It would be helpful if you let us know what is being suggested by your doctor? ... Read More

What is the most suitable cataract intraocular lens (IOL) option for a 50-year-old female agricultural worker, considering a 20-year outlook, who regularly uses a mobile phone and watches television?”

Asked for Male, 28 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Ravi Chandna Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bhopal

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PURESEE and Vivity EDOF IOL. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ... Read More

For a 50-year-old homemaker who also rolls beedis, watches TV and mobile, and goes for agricultural work, which lens would be more suitable — TECNIS Eyhance or TECNIS PureSee — considering her daily activities and vision needs?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Tarun Arora Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Delhi

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Her profession and daily routine does not demand good near vision. Puresee would double the cost of surgery, recommended only if she can afford easily, otherwise eyhance would suffice. ... Read More

My mother is 68 years old lady. She has cataract in both eyes. Doctor has suggested him surgery with Hoya vivinex IOL lens with power of +22.00 D. Kindly tell me it is the best lens for her. Is Hoya vivinex is branded lens or local . Please suggest me . After your suggestion only i will go for surgery.

Asked for Male, 34 Years 149 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

It is better to consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment takenas lenses depends on the eye condition. ... Read More

Can one wear combination of two types of lens ? Use contact lens for SPH power and use Specs for CYL power? Because I have high CYL power and can't find contact lens for high CYL powers. Please advise.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Awanjala Varshney Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Aligarh

Yes, you can use a spherical CL and a cylindrical glasses over that. ... Read More

Hello doc! I'm using contact lenses monthly disposable but this month I didn't use regularly can i use next month the same lenses

Asked for Female, 23 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Azher Lodhi Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Aurangabad

Disposable lenses should be disposed after mentioned period of that particular lens .. otherwise you will have corneal problem ... Read More

Hi doc! My age is 23 female is it good to wear contact lenses everyday? My doctor personally suggest glasses but i want contact lenses could you please clarify

Asked for Female, 23 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Anjali Shelbi Ophthalmologist | Thrissur

Daily use contact lenses are avialable. ... Read More

Sir, I am taking online coaching for medical, so I use laptop mobile a lot, My eye power is 1.5-1.25, with cylindrical -so which lens should I use for the best computer protection of eye ( brand with catagory name) please

Asked for Male, 19 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Pavan Chavan Ophthalmologist | Pune

Sir you can go with Blue Cut or ARC (Anti reflective coating) lenses. Some of the good brands are Hoya, Zeiss or Essilor lenses like Crizal. Few instructions: 1. Follow 20-20 rule. After every 20 min ... Read More

Can he use zero power lenses As He uses his phone for online classes Can he uses the Zero power spectales or not Please reply me

Asked for Female, 38 Years 87 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

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Though he can use zero power lenses but it's not likely to solve the problem. Bcoz regular computer or mobile users are likely to develop computer vision syndrome and dryness And Some medicine and ... Read More

Hi, My wife uses contact lenses and I would like to know which brand or type will be best? There are many options out there. How to know the best?

Asked for Male, 0 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Shweta Goel Ophthalmologist | Noida

Hi., Many good companies contact lenses are available in market. Bausch & L , Johnson &Johnson, acuvue , optix etc Have she used contact lenses before ?? Dry eye ?? Contact lens hygiene is v ... Read More

My father at the age 57, suggested for cataract surgery. Hospital people suggested costly lenses range from 15000 to 40000. They have not given any information on difference in lenses types and advantages of lenses. Can anyone guide me on which lenses is better one and how to choose lenses.

Asked for Male, 57 Years 156 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

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Hello A. Best lens material is hydrophobic acrylic. Choose any lens which has this property B. Monofocal lens will need glasses for distance and near vision after surgery C. Multifocal lenses will giv ... Read More

I have both Spherical (-2 and -2.5) and Cyclindrical (-1.75 and -1.5). Can I wear contact lenses? If yes, what type of contact lenses should I go for?

Asked for Female, 0 Years 430 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

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Hello You can use contact lens ( toric contact lens) ... Read More

I have tried to use lenses but they to be rough sometimes which leads to red eyes. Need suggestions for soft which I can opt for because sometimes it's irritating to wear spectacles.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 47 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

Follow the advice of Dr kakkar ... Read More

Good eve. I am advised by my current Ophthalmologist to undergo Pars Plana Vitrectomy and Intraocular Lens Sclerate Fixate sugery due to Dislocated Catactous Lens, right eye. I cannot afford to pay the P5,000-P10,000 for the lens only on top of Philhealth and HMO Medicard. Please help me find an Opthalmologist that can conduct the OPD operation i

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Asked for Female, 51 Years 38 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

Please contact the insurance agent. He must be having the list of authorised cashless hospitals. ... Read More

I want to buy contact lenses for the first time, my power is - 2.5 & - 2.75 for right and left eye respectively. Which type of lens should i buy on the basis of disposability? I'll be using lens ocassionally. Thanx

Asked for Female, 25 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Aman Malik Ophthalmologist | Delhi

Daily disposable or monthly disposable lenses will be best for you Daily ones will be little costly. So I would suggest you to go for monthly disposable lenses Disclaimer - This is just a medical ... Read More

Hello I have cataract problem in my left eye, my eye vision is cylindrical power so pls any body tell me which lens is suitable for me monofocal or multifocal I am confused, pls suggest me.

Asked for Female, 39 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello You need toric lens Toric lens is available both as monofocal toric and multifocal toric With monofocal toric, you will need glasses for near work But with multifocal toric, you may not need g ... Read More

My father has motiya bind. So one opthalmologist suggest for operation And lens replacement. He is also diabetics so I have couple of concerns: 1. Is there any side effects of this operation because of diabetic? 2. What types of lens are good for him??

Asked for Male, 58 Years 1704 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello A. If sugar level is under control then chances of risk are negligible B. You can choose hydrophobic acrylic lens ... Read More

Are acuvue contact lenses compatible with bausch and lomb renu multi-purpose lens solution?I have been experiencing a lot of itching and watering in my eyes after putting my new lens solution in my eyes.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Arjun Kumar Singh Ophthalmologist | Patna

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It should not happen, you should consult ophthmologist . ... Read More

Hello.I have been using acuvue oasys xontact lenses for the past one month now.I am experiencing itching in my eyes after using the new lens solution in my eyes after putting on my lenses.On further applying of solution I am even getting a burning feeling in the eye with subsequent watering.Please tell me what is the auitable solution for such lens

Asked for Female, 21 Years 104 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

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probably you are allergic to the soln .pl change the soln.you can try purecon soln. ... Read More

I want to wear contact lens. Since its my first time, can you suggest me which type would be best for me?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Arjun Kumar Singh Ophthalmologist | Patna

Share the power of eyeglass ... Read More

I went to your Whitefield branch and enquired about cataract operation .i came to different types of lenses are used and accordingly price vary. Can you please give information about monofocal lens .

Asked for Female, 58 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Arjun Kumar Singh Ophthalmologist | Patna

You should go I Q acryosof ( ALCON) in monofocal lenses costing around six thousand to doctor printed price nine thousand , twenty experience with this lens . ... Read More

I'm planning to buy contact lens.i want to know the pros and cons of using them and know as to which type of lens to choose.There are many types available out there in the shops like daily disposable, monthly disposable and the ones which you can change yearly. Which one would be the best since I'm a student and may require to wear the le

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Asked for Female, 20 Years 106 Views v

Dr. Arjun Kumar Singh Ophthalmologist | Patna

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Basically four types of contact lens : daily disposable, fortnightly ,monthly & yearly. It depends on your financial pocket which lens you choose, but most of the girls are using contact lens whic ... Read More

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Hello sir Please suggest which type of lens is better for computer job like antiglare will work or we should go for blue chromatic lenses

Hi, I'm looking forward to wearing contact lenses for 12-14 hours daily.Could you please guide me on which lenses should I go with. ShouldI wear weekly, monthly lenses or daily discarded ones? Also water content necessary and which material type lenses to go for?

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Does lens type really matter whether it is a Blue one or not or is it just a marketing gimmick by companies such as Lenskart for more profit? If I am having screen time of around 10 hours, should I consider a Blue one or not.

My mother in law done removal of her natural lens n replace with artificial intraocular lens permanent in 2010 .in 2015 it has got clean once but now her vision has deteriorate ,what should be done？

I want to use contact lenses. Which type of lenses are preferable. Is it good to use lenses? Do we have any disadvantages?

In my city two types of glasses available 1. Green coating 2. Blue coating Which is best and what's the difference between them

Consultation for eye lenses for my mom. I have got many type of lenses which one will be most suitable I want to know

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Hi doc! My age is 23 female is it good to wear contact lenses everyday? My doctor personally suggest glasses but i want contact lenses could you please clarify

Sir, I am taking online coaching for medical, so I use laptop mobile a lot, My eye power is 1.5-1.25, with cylindrical -so which lens should I use for the best computer protection of eye ( brand with catagory name) please

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Hi, My wife uses contact lenses and I would like to know which brand or type will be best? There are many options out there. How to know the best?

My father at the age 57, suggested for cataract surgery. Hospital people suggested costly lenses range from 15000 to 40000. They have not given any information on difference in lenses types and advantages of lenses. Can anyone guide me on which lenses is better one and how to choose lenses.

I have both Spherical (-2 and -2.5) and Cyclindrical (-1.75 and -1.5). Can I wear contact lenses? If yes, what type of contact lenses should I go for?

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I want to buy contact lenses for the first time, my power is - 2.5 & - 2.75 for right and left eye respectively. Which type of lens should i buy on the basis of disposability? I'll be using lens ocassionally. Thanx

Hello I have cataract problem in my left eye, my eye vision is cylindrical power so pls any body tell me which lens is suitable for me monofocal or multifocal I am confused, pls suggest me.

My father has motiya bind. So one opthalmologist suggest for operation And lens replacement. He is also diabetics so I have couple of concerns: 1. Is there any side effects of this operation because of diabetic? 2. What types of lens are good for him??

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