5 Years Later: Ophthalmology Report

It has been 5 years and almost 2 months since I elected to undergo ICL surgery. Went to the Ophthalmologist for my annual check up today and received the same good results. Pressure was 15 in both eyes, visual chart test indicated 20/20 vision in both eyes, and the space between the ICL and my natural lens hasn't changed since last year (phew!). I still fear early onset cataracts, but it seems like this fear can be allayed at least for now. These days, I don't think about/completely forget that I have ICLs -- I do have to actively force my eyes to look up and under harsh lighting in order to see faint iridotomy line glare. Since I don't really see them and don't have anything else going on to report, I haven't been updating this blog as much anymore. All is great and hope it remains so! Thank you for all your questions and inquiries Wishing you all good health - whatever you end up choosing or not choosing to do with your eyes. I will report back soon!

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  1. Melissa13 August 2018 at 14:35

    Thank you for sharing your experience! I just had my iridotomy and am scheduled for my surgery this Thursday. It’s so helpful to hear Visian stories from those who have already had the surgery. Since there aren’t many blogs about Visian, I have been inspired to share my journey too: http://myvisianicljourney.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-starting-line.html?m=1

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    1. Raider23 March 2019 at 20:41

      Did you have any side effects from the iridotomy? Such as white line glare?

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  2. Kat20 March 2019 at 21:35

    Glad to hear you have nothing to report! Have any of your eye doctors ever mentioned seeing pigment on your lens implants?

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  3. Anonymous23 March 2019 at 10:41

    I have not heard of this, Kat :(

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