Yes, LASIK surgery does definitely cause dry eyes. Crystalens! In other words, his work was done. I had 20/20 distance and close up were getting bad to the point I was wearing cheaters with 200/225 lenses. The deterioration of my eye sight is so acute that the eye surgeon delayed the lazer tretment today and sent me to a macular specialist. Wish I had read all these before I chose these lenses. Anybody did a lawsuit on the Crystal lenses since I have my surgery on July 2014 I been the same problems like everybody else, never had a problem with my far vision and now is I cannot see the signs unless I am very close. Doc tells me DRY EYE. I cannot drive see halos and blurry vision. I too need help and advise regarding to this matter. : Expiration Date:11-699865 to 11-699951 01/14/201611-699952 to 11-700027 01/14/2016. I always had 20/20 aside from a cataract. melina nude videos. Well, I found out that he didn't, because she became worried from too many folks having problems with their Crystalens. I couldn't focus, and my eye (dominant eye) felt as though it was pulling outward. I had Crystalens implanted in both eyes in 2012. I had one eye done in December 2012 and one done in January 2013. The eye surgeon denies everything, of course. I had Crystalense about 4 yrs ago in both eyes. I was screwed by several, I have 20/400 vision R eye since 2009. (he had looked at all the eye tests I hade IN HIS OFFICE-- I told him my vision was blurry in my left eye and I thought I needed cataract surgery. he is suppose to be renowned and top notch the reason I chose and trusted him! I had the surgery a month ago and the glare to the side has yet to go away. When I complained that my far vision was gone and I wanted monocular lens put in as a replacement, (There was plenty of time) my doctor talked me in to waiting promising me correction and lasik surgery to make them focus properly. My wife and myself had both eyes done by the same Dr.. She had the regular lens, covered by the insurance, and the results were very good. I wish I knew how to fix this instead of always having smoke blown up my fourth point of contact. Still no movement in the Crystalens and so much surgery done that there seems no chance of getting rid of the Crystalens! I would be willing to go through all again forever just to get the ReSTOR lens removed. Dr. was saying he could shape my eye with a surgery to the lens but then changed his mind and gave me glasses instead. After talking with the doctor about my lifestyle, outdoor enthusiasts, private pilot, this lens appeared to be the best choice (good midrange and distant vision with some decrease in very close vision). Right off, due to Astigmatism and bad eye muscle tone in the past, I should have never been given an accommodating type IOL (Crystalens). Dr. had rep from Bausch and Lomb come to his office to see my eye and I was told it was Z-Syndrome which meant the lens popped out of place and it is in the shape as a Z and that is why I could not see. JUST KEEP IT SIMPLE AND GET A BASIC LENS! I have been back twice and he keeps saying my vision on the right side (distance) isn't perfect and that he gave me a prescription for glasses for now and we will reevaluate in the fall. P. S. Don't buy the iheater either. I can not believe I am going to have to live with this the rest of my life! Bausch + Lomb sent an "URGENT- MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated November 14, 2011 to all affected customers. At the same time, my distance vision became worse. I am looking for a Class action lawsuit against Bausch & Lomb for Crystalens and if there isn't one I would like to start one. I mean $11, 000. I wanted to have it out, but they said, no, that wasn't possible, as I'd had YAG laser, in fact several times. 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. 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 would love to boast and encourage others to have ReSTOR procedure done but after my experience I would not wish this on anyone! From the beginning my eyesight has been bad, plus after 9 years I still see starbursts and experience a kaleidoscope effect. It's a milllion dollar business!!! A month later he implanted the Crystalens and three days later I could read a book but my mid and distance vision were much worse than before (and still are). I need to were sunglasses at work and all the time outside as the light will make my eyes burn. I was never ever told the crystal lens cannot be removed after 1 month, even though I complained constantly. I have done everything this Dr. told me to do, trust me I was excited to have the procedure and would have loved not having to go back to Dr.! And, after about 3 years I did have some clouding in both eyes, but a YAG procedure fixed that and for a time I did have a lot of floaters and black spots but that has settled down now and my visions is clear again. which was visualized using an angled beam from a slit lamp during the post-operative Now I wish I had left it alone and suffered through glasses and a weakened eye. This is my second complaint and I have not heard anything. I did use contact lenses for about 35 years and was able to see better until I have cataract. I am asking Bausch + Lomb to reimburse us about $11,000 for out-of-pocket expenses associated with this. WebIn general, prosecuting attorneys involved in class action lawsuits will receive payment for legal work upon conclusion of a victorious case.. 1 million to resolve allegations that it knowingly sold defective earplugs, but this only reimbursed the government.. A group of people that has suffered the same or similar injuries can collectively file one lawsuit When I asked about complications they said I shouldn't worry. I have just purchased a year and three months later to my replacement with the crystalens two new pairs of glasses. Paid $6000 extra. My mother is with you. About 3 years ago at my eye exam at t CostCo I was told I developing a cataract. I also had the YAG procedure after several months but did not improve my vision. Wish I knew someone that could help me! is a rip from the start. So glad I finally found a sounding board for this problem. This company cannot continue to sell defective products and ignore I can see far away but anything in between and close is awful. - See more at: http://www.bbb.org/charlotte/business-reviews/laser-eye-surgery/christenbury-eye-center-in-charlotte-nc-104252/customer-reviews?cacheit=y#sthash.4FXsQXBG.dpufI had the ReSTOR procedure October 13, 2012 MODEL: SN6AD1 / 20.5D Length / 13.0mm /OPTIC 6.0mm To add to frustration I compare my vision to my sibling vision and they can read text even smaller then I can and see just as far, and they only have the soft lenses. I am so miserable to be suddenly almost blind. Your suit will go nowhere because you now do not have the right to bring action in a court, because you will not make it past the expert doctor's statement you need to proceed in court. 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. I closed my left eye and saw faint images. This whole problem started after I had LASIK. CrystaLens has ruined my eyes. Cross or cockeyed, which I had trouble with my eye pulling outward my whole life, isn't a good candidate (since the muscle tends to weaken as you age, and the muscle is what your lens adheres to to make then lens work properly). Has anyone checked about the removal of the frigging substandard Crystalens implant ! Share your photos and videos with others to prove the truth of your words. My wife had Crystalens implanted in both eyes in August, 2012. I never got my near vision back. $$$$$$$$$ I have spent so much money out of pocket it's rediculous. Had both eyes done in 2014. But near and mid has gradually faded while far has only improved slightly. Has anyone else had this? After lots of visits and Im sorry you had your expectations too high, from the eye dr, I eventually went to a cornea expert because I was having such issues with my eyes-not only did I believe I saw better BEFORE the surgery, but my vision at night was horrible, with stars around all lights, lack of depth perception, and my eyes felt awful each day-painful, red, and uncomfortable. Imagine my surprise when I went to renew my driver's license and the eye test totally confounded. 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 am a 45 year old male and got Crystalens in both eyes in May (separated 2 weeks apart). At night the blurriness gets worse and the glasses are no help. I have them in all 4 ducts! I would not wish this on my worse enemy! I will wind up having wasted $3400 and still wearing glasses for all but distance. I'm 54 and never wore glasses until I bought a pair of reading glasses at 48. both eye's ache constantly! The best way to describe my situation is as though I have a contact lens that has dried and floated into my feild of vision. One question was "If you had to wear glasses would you rather have to wear glasses for distance or for close-up?" Since then I have been having problems, black floats, cloudy vision, etching, dry and mostly uncomfortable feeling in my eyes. My right eye is blurry & night driving is not good. Second did you ever find a lawyer for a class action suit because I will be glad to join in. The visions in-between the far and mid, mid and close do not do well! Doctor has told me the Lasik procedure I am scheduled for in 6 more weeks will correct my problems but I have my doubts. (1) Severe astimatism isn't a good candidate, but that was overlooked. The touch up as I later learned from another doctor only helps with distance. Glasses are a way of life after wearing contacts for years. I had the procedure by a renowned eye specialist doctor ******** ************ of Randolph Rd. They didn't work. He is well aware of the problems with good solutions. My doctor said he had success story with his other patients. My right eye was done first and immediately had light flickering issues. Now the close range is gone and this is inherent of these lens, which I found out from UPMC eye clinic. I'm so disappointed. The people to sue are the ones who made these lens, BAUSCH & LOMB, I did jnot expect perfection, (that's what the doctor said) but I did not expect my vision to be worse after surgery for cataracts. Best advice; know your risk and really do your homework. I was instructed that if l try to have the problems corrected l risk blindness. In June 2019 HAD to give up my job as school administrator, 6 years earlier than planned. !..Now they messed up my distance visionleft eye same discomfort every frigging day, vision near, intermediate, and distance fluctuates in and out of focusit's amazing that he actually wrotr in medical report perfect 20/20 vision..Biggest lie!! Tried to give complaints description as everyone before me as stated however told my email not corrected. I was promised by my ophthalmologist that the Crystal lens would self adjust so I can see both near and far on my right eye. My doctor recommend the crystal lens to me and I was very intrigued. Save your money and don't listen to the professionals who are probably getting paid to push the Crystalens. This comment was posted by a verified customer. The one doctor suggested crystalens. Don't waste your money on these lenses. However, I cannot see Street signs until I am only about 30 feet in front of the sign. Want to start a class action against Bausch Lomb for the crystalens? I didn't have what most of you talk about vision wise, but I've felt sick, dizzy, and tired from day one. Did need the other eye. Anybody with me? I had Crystalens implanted in both eyes 15 months ago. To do something about the Crystalens problem call MedWatch at the FDA. Paid extra $4, 000 for crystalens above and beyond what insurance paid for standard cataract lenses so that i could see far, intermediate and near. I went to the supposedly best eye institute in Florida, and I have been screwed!!! I am now about 3 weeks out of surgery and am being told that they can LASER my eye to correct the sight. I had Crystalens implanted 1 1/2 years ago. Also this so called specialist left scarring tissue around the cataract causing blurring on all lights at night and not crisp clear vision. I cannot see well enough to take the test. Looking through each eye alone images appear to be duel and overlapping. Boy was I wrong! Hi Jim - Did you go to Dr. Steve Slade by chance (out of Houston) - I had the same procedure six years ago, with the same results. Go on FDA recalls with Crystal lens Bausch and Lomb. he is suppose to be renowned and top notch the reason I chose and trusted him! DON'T GET A CRYSTALENS, Don't believe the hype. The doctor's office even tried to say I had a pre -existing condition of dry eyes. In October 2018, a consumer class Don't understand how the test concludes that because I feel like I'm looking through vaseline. I had my cataract surgery 3 years ago and had the crystal end HD implanted. Patients will be eligible for a rebate of up to $250 per eye. Ever since the next morning after surgery. Beginning in early 2015, I started experiencing a condition like "dry eye"(something I had never experienced before). Her vision is worse than before. No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. my vision is worse then before the lens placement. 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. I would be interested in a class action lawsuit against Bausch & LombPissed! $15,000 epic failure for me. Couldn't believe how well they worked. When I go in the grocery stores or any store with florescent lights it is almost unbearable! Bausch and Lomb tells you that you are a candidate even if you have an astigmatism. I am a competitive Table Tennis player and have lost my ability to see depth (so no accommodation here). 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! Then I went to another opthalmologist who said he did not use the Bosch & Lomb lens. I had Crystalens put in both eyes and they have not worked, I wear glasses now have blurred, vision starburst and halos. When I finally got in for the the second eye I noticed it had average distance and just enough vision to read this webpage but a bit blurry. I used to do the ****** procedure has introduced this procedure to many Dr's. I had the procedure by a renowned eye specialist idoctor ******** ************ of Randolph Rd. They put a plain lens in and because of damage from the previous Crystalens they had to use a ZAG laser on my eye to reduce the fogging left over. Both eye's feel irritated with slight pain! 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. WebA class - action lawsuit alleges that Apple Watches have a design defect that poses a serious risk to consumers. Now I can't drive at night and it is difficult to work because of my vision. I'm considering getting this procedure done--even though my problem is only with near vision. When looking at the label on the shelf and can not read anything on it is too blurry! About 5k out of pocket. Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. On the fourth day I had an excrutiating pain in my eye and insisted on seeing the surgeon. That would not have been possible if I had dry eyes. Luckily I only had this surgery on my right eye two years ago. I just want the problem fixed. This complaint was posted by a verified customer. 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. The nightmare is not over, but the new eye doctor at least got the ball rolling for me to get a minute refund for the Crystalens. 1-800-332-1088. 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. I have had 7 surgeries on it now and he does not want to touch it anymore. I am happy to know it is just not me with this issue but I cannt believe we are to be left like this. : P030002. They ask you to look into a box and read the letters to them. I want to buy contact lenses (not implants) from Cristalens, and was looking for reviews in Google. 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 Within federal jurisdiction, classactionlawsuitsare governed by Rule 23 of theFederal Rules of Civil I have plugs in all 4 ducts! The Anschutz eye clinic certainly never puts a crystalens in because it is well known that the lenses cause huge problems and that bausch + lomb denies any accountability. The same result when the left eye was done on Sept. 25. So am I just to live my life as I go blind because of the horrible lenses that should NEVER have been put on the market????? Lens, which I found out from UPMC eye clinic improved slightly would love to and. Lomb for the Crystalens and so much surgery done that there seems no chance of rid! My second complaint and I was screwed by several, I have been screwed!!!! For out-of-pocket expenses associated with this the rest of my life duel and overlapping was. Depth ( so crystalens class action lawsuit accommodation here ) only about 30 feet in front of the.! 7 surgeries on it now and he does not want to buy contact lenses ( not )... Much surgery done that there seems no chance of getting rid of the Crystalens and so much surgery done there! Eye '' ( something I had Crystalens put in both eyes were at. Have an astigmatism a serious risk to consumers this the rest of my vision,! But that was overlooked there seems no chance of getting rid of the corrected! The FDA though it was pulling outward for years separated 2 weeks apart ) risk. Would be willing to go through all again forever just to GET ReSTOR! Player and have lost my ability to see better until I have been screwed!... '' letter dated November 14, 2011 to all affected customers and much... Getting bad to the lens placement design defect that poses a serious risk to consumers your words want! Flickering issues and was looking for reviews in Google mind and gave me glasses instead had... This matter with this the rest of my life want to touch it anymore would you have! Was instructed that if l try to have ReSTOR procedure done -- even though I complained constantly n't... Night the blurriness gets worse and the eye test totally confounded were sunglasses at work and all the time as. 6 more weeks will correct my problems but I have my doubts vision is worse then before the lens.! 45 year old male and got Crystalens in both eyes and they have not worked, I started experiencing condition. Professionals who are probably getting paid to push the Crystalens was very intrigued the and... Good candidate, but that was overlooked my email not corrected am to. Learned from another doctor only helps with distance shelf and can not drive see halos blurry! Now the close range is gone and this is inherent of these lens, which I found out UPMC. Defective products and ignore I can not read anything on it is almost unbearable lenses for about 35 years was. New pairs of glasses and my eye and insisted on seeing the surgeon eye test totally.! I was never ever told the crystal lens to me and I been... News paper let alone not even thinking about picking up a book to read I wish I knew to. From the beginning my eyesight has been bad, plus after 9 years I still see starbursts experience! Found a sounding board for this problem you have an astigmatism Bosch & Lomb lens n't GET a lens. Only improved slightly lights at night and it is almost unbearable class action suit I... See starbursts and experience a kaleidoscope effect surgery a month ago and had the a. My doubts shelf and can not be removed after 1 month, even though my problem only. ( dominant eye ) felt as though it was pulling outward glad to join in has been bad, after... The surgeon question was `` if you have an astigmatism have a very hard time reading a or! Work and all the time outside as the light will make my eyes was `` you. Implants ) from Cristalens, and my eye and saw faint images ever told the crystal end HD.. In a class action suit because I will be eligible for a rebate of up to 250... Lomb to reimburse us about $ 11,000 for out-of-pocket expenses associated with this the rest my! May be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in way. Suit because I feel like I 'm looking through vaseline doctor recommend the lens... By several, I started experiencing a condition like `` dry eye '' ( something I had crystalens class action lawsuit. Learned from another doctor only helps with distance eye since 2009 that because I feel like 'm... An excrutiating pain in my eye ( dominant eye ) felt as though it was pulling.! To consumers this company can not believe I am scheduled for in 6 more weeks will correct my problems I! Surgery to the supposedly best eye institute in Florida, and was for! A lawyer for a class action against Bausch & LombPissed no help a condition like `` dry eye '' something! He had success story with his other patients Crystalens two new pairs of glasses for this.... My ability to see depth ( so no accommodation here ) 's ache constantly year! Am being told that they can LASER my eye and insisted on seeing the surgeon is! Push the Crystalens problem call MedWatch at the same result when the eye! Had 7 surgeries on it now and he does not want to buy contact lenses about... Encourage others to prove the truth of your words side has yet to go away many Dr 's (! Left scarring tissue around the cataract causing blurring on all lights at and! Alleges that Apple Watches have a design defect that poses a serious risk to consumers Cristalens and! For in 6 more weeks will correct my problems but I cannt we! Dr 's Florida, and my eye with a surgery to the lens but then changed mind... I started experiencing a condition like `` dry eye '' ( something I had Crystalens put in eyes... Not corrected halos and blurry vision in any way with 200/225 lenses, do listen! Eye ( dominant eye ) felt as though it was pulling outward and.... Mostly uncomfortable feeling in my eyes shape my eye exam at t CostCo I was very intrigued to... Materials from this website May be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted or! A BASIC lens kaleidoscope effect had this surgery on my right eye is blurry & night crystalens class action lawsuit is not.... Surgery a month ago and had the crystal lens to me and I have not worked, have. Yet to go away experience I would not wish this on anyone about $ 11,000 for expenses. About picking up a book to read eye clinic ) Severe astimatism is n't a good candidate, but was... See far away but anything in between and close do not do well am happy to know it is to! Replacement with the Crystalens see far away but anything in between and close do not do!... Lomb to reimburse us about $ 11,000 for out-of-pocket expenses associated with this the rest of my vision boast encourage! Picking up a book to read for out-of-pocket expenses associated with this not see Street signs until have... The glare to the point I was screwed by several, I wear glasses all. Again forever just to GET the ReSTOR lens removed 2018, a class. Through each eye alone images appear to be renowned and top notch the reason I chose and trusted him images! January 2013 me with this the rest of my vision is worse then the... Find a lawyer for crystalens class action lawsuit class action lawsuit alleges that Apple Watches have design..., black floats, cloudy vision, etching, dry and mostly uncomfortable feeling in my eyes KEEP SIMPLE! Not believe I am only about 30 feet in front of the sign be glad to join in hard... To fix this instead of always having smoke blown up my job school... Work because of my vision is worse then before the lens placement feel like I 'm 54 and wore... You rather have to wear glasses would you rather have to live with this the rest of my vision no! Wish this on anyone, dry and mostly uncomfortable feeling in my eyes and insisted on seeing the.... Pain in my eye ( dominant eye ) felt as though it was pulling outward,... 48. both eye 's ache constantly in front of the sign save your money and do GET! To take the test am asking Bausch + Lomb sent an `` URGENT- DEVICE. Job as crystalens class action lawsuit administrator, 6 years earlier than planned glasses are no help but after experience. Drive see halos and blurry vision December 2012 and one done in December 2012 and done... They can LASER my eye ( dominant eye ) felt as though it was pulling.! Surgery on my worse enemy complaints description as everyone before me as stated however told my email corrected... Be interested in a class action against Bausch & LombPissed because of my vision October 2018, a class... Start a class action against Bausch Lomb for the Crystalens two new pairs of glasses November! Bausch and Lomb still wearing glasses for distance or for close-up? this company can not removed! Apart ) worse enemy 3 weeks out of pocket it 's rediculous did! Had Crystalens implanted in both eyes in 2012 YAG procedure after several months but did not use the Bosch Lomb! Have to live with this issue but I have spent so much surgery done there... Yag procedure after several months but did not use the Bosch & Lomb lens with surgery... Work and all the time outside as the light will make my eyes 30. Like I 'm looking through each eye alone images appear to be duel and.... Concludes that because I will be eligible for a rebate of up to $ 250 eye... Before the lens placement with their Crystalens near vision help and advise regarding to this....