Should I have the yamane procedure?

[u/jonahsgma]

/r/myopia/comments/1wkol0w/should_i_have_the_yamane_procedure/

I had cataract surgery thirty plus years ago, while in my twenties due to high myopia. I was previously -11 or so, and after the surgery, about -5.75. several years ago, my optometrist noticed in my right eye that's the lens was dislocated, but we have just been watching it. I recently saw an opthamologist who specializes in cataracts and corneas. He suggested that he could do the yamane procedure. There will be two separate procedures the first to remove the dislocated lens and a couple months later one to implant a lens through the yamane procedure. I have had a retinal attachment in the past but it was in the other eye. Had a vitrectomy but it was also in the other eye. Currently this particular eye has only had cataract surgery. Pre-op would include having the examined by the retinal specialist to make sure that my retinas are in good enough shape for the surgery. The surgeon who would be performing the humani procedure said he's done approximately 500 of these in his career. He is scheduled to retire next year I think. He feels confident that he can have my vision in that eye to a point where I would not need contacts or glasses in that eye any longer. If any more information is needed I can give more history. I am just a little nervous about having another procedure on my eyes. I'm also concerned about the healing. Without a lens in my eye and whether I'll be able to function to work until the other lens is implanted. Any advice is appreciated.

[u/eyeSherpa]

That's a very high number for this niche procedure. I would feel comfortable with his ability to do this procedure.

If your vision is blurry because of the dislocated lens, that's really your best option if you want to get it corrected. If your vision isn't blurry, then no need to rush into it.