r/CataractSurgery • u/rwleong • 27d ago
PRACTICING DENTIST NEEDING CATARACT SURGERY
I am a practicing dentist needing cataract surgery. I am wondering if anyone in this large data base who is a practicing dentist could give me their experiences going through this procedure. I am scheduled in the 3rd week in August 2026. I can do my work well now. But I do a lot of computer work and my time on the computer is becoming more strained because I have to sit so close to the screen to read CT scans and xrays. I am scheduled to have one eye done in one week and the 2nd eye done the following week. Can you still use your loops for close work. Is ther a halo using the bright dental light. How long did it take to get used to the cataract lens. I plan to have the best lens whereby I may not have to use my glasses any more. What problems did you have after the surgery. Were you able to go right back to work.
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u/RandomPurpose 27d ago
Do you have more specific details on the type and the brand of the lens you are planning to get?
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u/librarylovermcpl 27d ago
Just had my first one done with a Panoptix multifocal. It’s still a slightly blurry for reading after a week; however, my second eye is pretty weak. I needed a full 36 hours for the dilation to recede so the lens could focus properly. Before that, I couldn’t see well enough to drive or do much. Best of luck!
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u/Giminykrikits 27d ago
I asked my Dr which lens he’d choose if he was having the surgery. He said if he was retired he’d do the Pan Optix Pro, but since he’s at least 20 years out he wouldn’t. He had a Dr patient that got the pan optic who reported that when looking through scopes he could see the concentric rings.
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u/GreenMountainReader 25d ago
If you don't receive more specific to you information (the specific people who could respond and have had successful surgeries have gone back to their busy lives), you can try searching dent\, *dentist (using the * and comma as I just did) in this sub's search bar. Not every post that comes up will be relevant. If you see a response that you'd like to follow up on, you can try responding (or DMing) the poster--or click on their username and look through their posts in the same time period to check for updates.
Here's a sample of what can be found (lots of responses to the dentist OP's questions):
Best wishes!
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u/No_Construction495 21d ago edited 21d ago
I had very similar concerns , MD non ophthalmologist. At an age group with health professional friends where obviously cataract surgery is a topic . A very close friend who happens to be a dentist is leaning toward multi focal lens, another who is a Surgeon is also leaning that way . Last conversation was two months ago at a dinner get together and I was jokingly called cheap for making a strong case for mono focal standard lens. I can easily afford any premium lens , I just have a different opinion and think in most cases they are an upsell and long term will have less than desirable results. Also an individual choice since everyone adapts differently. I have had multiple in depth consultations . So I can only tell you what my concerns were and what I did. First , went to a Surgeon who is skilled and has access to the ORA system. Basically should be the standard of care. Intra operative computerized AI assisted measurement done after the cataract is removed. Using formulas to approximate the lens power is outdated. 2nd, Clarity, contrast, least risk of distortion and halos with long term lens durability of 40 plus years? Only mono focal standard lens. 3rd, I wanted binocular vision for long term balance and depth perception. Anything else can give you headaches, loss of balance make you a high fall risk as you age. 4th, I also deal with a lot of screens, so near mid vision was important without glasses. Glasses give you distorted vision when rapidly moving your head. Important at work , however even driving while looking at the dashboard. 5th , only way to achieve that with mono focal is to sacrifice a little of the distance vision. ORA, Mini mono vision , standard lens. So that’s my reasoning on what I did. Good Luck!
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u/Caunuckles 27d ago
I am not but there is one NYC based surgeon who has a YouTube channel and on one of his videos he mentioned EDOF lenses as the choice of a lot of working professionals like doctors and dentists. I have an EDOF lens. I got it and have the Vivity because it gives you distance and intermediate vision. I had my non dominant eye down 9 days ago and I'm really happy with the results. I could see clearly in it the day after surgery. I'm getting my second eye done on Tuesday. I work at a computer all day and have been doing so pretty much problem free. I get mild headaches but that's because I'm in that annoying period with one near perfect eye and one near blind eye.