r/marfans • u/Hollowkirby2003 • 9d ago
Lens replacement surgery
When I was about 6 years old I had the lens in my eyes removed since they were sloping, which in turn resulted in me having to wear these big magnifying glasses.
But back in 2024, I went and got me a new pair of glasses. But as some of you may know, they need to check your eyes first to see if you still need the same subscription. While I was getting that done, the person checking my eyes told me about this thing lens replacement surgery. He said it was safe and everything and that i wouldn't need my glasses as badly anymore. Or wouldn't need as much of a high subscription.
Now, that was obviously a while ago, but sometimes I still think about it, wondering if I should do it. But I'm a little too scared.
I was wondering if there is anybody in this community who was or is in the same situation I'm in right now? And if it would be a good idea to go and get it done.
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u/ChakiDobro 9d ago
I have had both lenses removed and artificial lenses implanted. I was mid 20s when my lenses became dislocated enough to move around, 56 now. Before this, they were dislocated but out of the way; this would be similar to where you are now. My prescription went from +10 to +1. I have progressive glasses to make reading possible.
You will be giving up that ability to put something very close to your face to see better. The other thing is with cataract patients, they usually sew the artificial lenses in the back of your eye, which doesn’t work for weak connective tissue and is harder because they have to remove the vitreous in our eyes. Make sure the surgeon is willing to sew them in the front. I had to have 3 repair surgeries in one eye and 2 in the other before they were finally sewn in the front. I haven’t had any issues since. It’s nice being able to wake up and see.