Your eyes will be dilated, you'll have good distance vision, get reading glasses of several strengths and step down for two weeks. Second did you ever find a lawyer for a class action suit because I will be glad to join in. Still, right lens will not accommodate for distance. Had the laser, then a week later everything changed. My wife came out of there seeing much better. My Doctor was the most highly advertised guy on the West Coast of Florida! I am 36 years old, and discovered I had a cataract in my left eye that needed attention, which was bad enough for my insurance to pay their part to correct it. The doctor told me I was seeing well even after I complained during every visit. It did not help my problem! I had cataract surgery in March 2012 Bausch and Lomb implants in both eyes Was fine until a yr ago Things started clouding up My right eye is worse, Had an apt today and it comfirmed that the lense has gone bad. for the crystal lens because I was promised it would accommodate both near and far vision. Your password has been sent to the specified email address. Thirty-four plaintiffs filed claims involving 47 PIOL implants I had the Crystal Lens put in during cataract removal about a year & a half ago. I am 43 and I am afraid of my future. I answered distance. is a rip from the start. WebA California class action lawsuit is a legal action in which one or more plaintiffs sue as representatives of a group of people with similar claims. Her new doc thinks the crystalens should be removed as it does not perform as it claims and is no better than any other lens. After visiting EIGHT eye doctors, including the best that Emory University has to offer four in Charlotte and the original surgeon, no one could explain [or would state] what was happening. Because the Crystalens is so flexible, its possible for it to go into an anterior flexed position that leaves the patient 1.5 D myopic. I need more people, I'lll try and make some legal phone calls for free advise, I need a lawyer, someone pro bono .. any other suggestions? Couldn't believe how well they worked. Dr. told me this was the way to go and the best lens I would not need glasses, so I went with his advice. I had Crystalens implanted in both eyes in 2012. My vision seemed blurred so when I turned 65 I thought I needed cataract surgery. She was healthy and active before the surgery, a voracious reader and worked every crossword puzzle she could find. Obviously not covered by insurance and each surgery is more out of pocket expense. I think everyone who has had a problem with the crystalen should band together, there is strength in numbers, and we have better results if there are a lot of people complaining. Patients will be eligible for a rebate of up to $250 per eye. Save your money and don't listen to the professionals who are probably getting paid to push the Crystalens. The consolidated My eye's are worse than they were before the ReSTOR procedure! Need 20 plus people with crystal lens implant issues for class action law suit if interested email zadehabas@yahoo.com. My best friend is a retina specialist MD PHD at Johns Hopkins and he told me to stay away from Crystallens but I was too optimistic. I would rather cover my right eye and see out of my left eye because it is more comfortable. Go on FDA recalls with Crystal lens Bausch and Lomb. Since getting these lenses, she has had various problems, feels lousy all the time, and has had close to a $1, 000, 000 (yes, a million bucks) in tests, appointments with various specialists, only to be told that they can find nothing wrong with her. Left eye first, right second. We have to starts a class action lawsuit or something, any lawyers out there!! Class action lawsuits are found in every state, but states like California, New York, Florida, New Jersey and Texas tend to have the highest number of class action complaints filed in America. What the hell does that mean anyway? I have had 7 surgeries on it now and he does not want to touch it anymore. I had 20/20 distance and close up were getting bad to the point I was wearing cheaters with 200/225 lenses. Clinical studies have shown that crystalens are not the reason I am with you. When looking at the label on the shelf and can not read anything on it is too blurry! nf. I feel like I'm going blind and don't know what to do. WebA New Jersey-based debt-collection business and its law firm have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged they abused the New York City civil court system. Three months after crystal lens in both eyes, $6000 later, I am worse off than ever in my life. After talking to my doctor I felt as though I was the only one having a problem with Crystalens.. My vision has black floats like small bugs flying, clouds that blocks my vision, halos, stars and unable to see at night. WebA class - action lawsuit alleges that Apple Watches have a design defect that poses a serious risk to consumers. There are halos everywhere & my left eye is still painful on occasion. (1) Severe astimatism isn't a good candidate, but that was overlooked. I can not wait to go to bed so my eyes will be closed and I do not have to deal with it. He didn't find any macular impairment so I am hoping I will get that lazer treatment tomorrow. I don't fly any more because I am retired but have always been critical of my vision. Yes, I see better technically, but my overall visual experience is worse. Why did i waste another $4, 000 for nothing. Thanks a lot! Bosch & Lomb will just ignore you and most states now protect doctors from lawsuits as they require an expert doctor in the same field to claim malpractice. There needs to be a law suite on the Crystal Lens! My vision has become worse, blurry and feels like I have a Vaseline film in my eyes all the time. . They gave me the run around until the statute of limitations ran out. My decreased peripheal vision is quite noticeable, also. Now the distance in my right eye is getting worst, is so fussy! When you call you will select 3 twice. Serial No. The Crystalens is intended for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the I have VERY BLURRY distance Vision in my left eye--now--WORSE than before surgery--in fact-- my sight was 20-25 in my left and is now 20-70--AFTER the Miracle CRYSTALS--hard to believe. $8000 lesson that I will pay to Care One for years. My eyes were very dry after my LASIK surgery. This time I used frames that I already owned, so they only charged me for the exam and the lenses. Me too. Crystal Light Class Action Filed; Allegations Over Artificial Flavors. The same result when the left eye was done on Sept. 25. I still need the same reading glasses! She suffered with poor vision at all distances and was so light sensitive that she had to sit in a dark room with sunglasses and could not go outside except on very cloudy days. Hey everyone, When I went back to him for the YAG (I came early as my local optometrist recommended it and stated in my report so the clinic had called with an earlier date) and he was very condescending to me with the question "why are you are here". I have gone back repeatedly and they keep trying to make this failure my fault. From the beginning my eyesight has been bad, plus after 9 years I still see starbursts and experience a kaleidoscope effect. Another example to help you understand what I am dealing with (2) as if there is a Vaseline film over both eyes and it never clears up (3) during pollen it is miserable, feels like dust has been blown in my eye and last for weeks! Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. Her vision degraded to 20/200. There should be a law against these optometristsmy dr. practice got a legal warning and fined for making promises and statements referring the Crystalens implant that are just not trueit's all about the money isnt it. Now the Dr. is telling me I can have surgery to make the left eye better to read or I can have a piggy back surgery in the right eye where they add a lense on top of the original! Wish I knew someone that could help me! My distance vision is fair, mid range ok, near vision requires reading glasses. In other words, his work was done. I went to several doctors and finally Dr. Kahook at the University of Colorado asked me if I had a hard time seeing. Has anyone else had any of these problems? I have also lost my near vision, I went from being able to read my computer on the 1st week of surgery to having to wear cheaters at 1.0 and now 2.0. The Dr's response: He gave eye drops. Now Im stuck with these in my eyes forever and my vision is worse now than it was before my cataract surgery. The one doctor suggested crystalens. My experience was exactly the opposite. Beginning in early 2015, I started experiencing a condition like "dry eye"(something I had never experienced before). Bausch and Lomb ended up getting a hold of a few other doctors to help fix the Z-Syndrome because the Dr. that put it in could not fix the lens, which took about another week of pain and not seeing. When I drive at night the halos are worse then when I had cataracts! His exact words were; I will have you reading a restaurant menu at arms length with minimal lighting. My mother is with you. I had this surgery 3/20/16, the results are I cant read large print at an arms length, my 84 year old mom reads much better than I can and she has the standard distant lens. I have a very hard time reading a magazine or news paper let alone not even thinking about picking up a book to read. I just had both eyes down at age 31 didn't get the Crystal lens thank god. The plaintiffs also alleged that asymmetric vaulting, known as Z-Syndrome, is a post-operative complication unique to the Trulign and Crystalens lenses, that the I had yag and laser done on both eyes, which helped with the distance, but near is still a problem. My depth perception is so bad that I have to be careful with everything I do. When I asked about complications they said I shouldn't worry. I had previously bought reading glasses from the same location that I had the surgical procedure. I just wish I was warned about these downfalls ahead of time, instead of being told I would have near-perfect to perfect vision, and have no more halos or glare from lights, but it seems at that time, they were really just trying to get as much money as possible. Now he tell me I will have to wear them all the time. So I figured I would try something new that would give me good close up vision. Trust me how I wish I could have a clear and no pain in my eye for few hours a day! I am so fed up with doctors his response to me was well lets try 2 diff types of glasses and if that doesn't work try a contact lens in one because I have a semi-dilated pupil now. I have had the Crystalens implants November 2014, and have suffered sever inflammation ever since. They will do LASIK or PRK as part of original price but mid and near will be even worse. I had my cataract surgery 3 years ago and had the crystal end HD implanted. I went with this eye surgeon because of extensive advertising. And it has turned out great, everything is clear and bright, I have 20/25 vision at distance, 20/12.5 at midrange and only need readers for very fine print. I thought things were going to be great. I have an appointment (it is a year later) with another eye surgeon next month but I don't expect any good results. Like everyone else, the hype of not having to wear glasses for anything is what sold me. The Crystal Light class action claims that several flavors are part of the allegedly false marketing including: Strawberry Pure, Tropical Blend Pure, Grape Pure, I too need help and advise regarding to this matter. Maybe that is the way to gofalse advertising! Other than the recalled Crystalenses, how many of the problems reported here would be caused by bad practitioners? I supposedly had the best surgeon for this in the U.S. - Steve Slade (in Houston), but found out later he was working with the drug company, most ethical doctors do not recommend this type of relationship. Doc said I had some debris or scar tissue floating about, so wanted to do laser. I was instructed that if l try to have the problems corrected l risk blindness. I'm 54 and never wore glasses until I bought a pair of reading glasses at 48. By using this website you agree to our Cookies Policy. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to show you personalised advertising. I was never ever told the crystal lens cannot be removed after 1 month, even though I complained constantly. Using both eyes makes me dizzy! Very worry about losing more vision I already have the laser done on both eyes and instead getting better it got worse, don't know what to do. I have to spend a fortune on prescription pressure drops prescribed by a retinal Dr as well as dry eye drops. WebThere should be a class action lawsuit against the Crystal lens company, they need to be held accountable. One of the things one must be able to do is to look up from your music to see the director. I can not believe I am going to have to live with this the rest of my life! I did not hear those statistics before the surgery. They regulate contact lenses and need to hear from all of us that have had these faulty lenses. Very disappointed. I complained immediately after the first lens was put in and was told you have to have two to be able to tell the difference. What the heck was that plan when they were supposed to "accommodate"?? Went back after 14months (I was afraid I to go sooner I thought had done something so I kept the issue secret, longer than I should have. Needless to say, I am very sorry that I paid $4700 for the Crystalens lenses. my vision has been hazy and blurry ever since. I've had a visceral tear, which I was told is common with Crystalense, and have floaters all the time in one eyes. This company cannot continue to sell defective products and ignore the law. Due to problems I was kept going to Dr. Office ,Dr. Said he needs to do mini laser correction right after hah two, left eye had one surgeries and was told to go back to Dr. Office with in a year unless I have problems worsen. Are those failures due to the implants, and have the doc always done his job 100% perfectly ? I am able to play racquetball as the ball is bigger and slower; however, I have trouble telling the angle of the balls. 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