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. I cannot see near and distance vision is blurry. Her vision degraded to 20/200. Just came from the eye doctor once again and I was told there was nothing they could do for my eyes anymore to correct the issue of my lenses being out of place because of the restriction pushing the lenses into a Z pattern. I've already seen a retinologist twice, as well. The standard lens was implanted in my left eye, it works perfectly well, I started seeing 20/20 from day 2 of surgery. The Tecnis MF +3.25 D (2.8 lenses implanted per month with an average charge of $2,500) was next, chosen by 18 percent of the surgeons. Hey everyone, The only thing that works is closing my eyes for 15 minutes and then don't look at you phone and all is well. I feel so stupid to have paid $4000 out of pocket to have my vision ruined..I say we need a class action now! I am 65 years old--I thought possibly 20 years of wonderful vision-- NO GLASSES (dark restaurants only--readers). (4) When looking through my eye's I also have faint objects floating across the eyeball like trash or a hair! I need to were sunglasses at work and all the time outside as the light will make my eyes burn. For months, it felt as though my eyeball was in a barrel, and I could see a black rim around my eye. 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 Class Actions. As far as halo's they improved some but they are still there no as vivid except for the sodium vapor lights (yellowish street lights) are still just as bad! My eye dr told me I was better suited for the Crystalens in one eye and Trulign Toris lens in the other. I really thought it was the way to go after cataract surgery at 59, never having to wear glasses again. Back to Walgreens for readers and continue to pay my $8000 bill? I am a nurse and I rely on good vision. The cost of Crystalens was $7, 000 and yet I needed a yag procedure--one eye done at $700. 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. 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. SN: 12149995023 They were rimless, I had another pair previously and had never had a problem with their fitting, but they couldn't put their lenses in my old frames. I am beginning to agree with everyone else!. WebThe Tecnis IOL is another exciting option for the treatment of both cataracts and presbyopia. My periferal vision is bad. Distance was a problem. Contact Bausch + Lomb at 949-521-7895 for questions regarding this recall.. It was in instant relief and all I could do was cry from relief that it did not hurt and I could see far again. 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. Boy was I wrong! mother had Crystalenses PUSHED off on her in cataract removal procedure. This doctor, however, is highly regarded in the ophthalmology field. 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. No waist your money or chance of complications on this procedure. Trust me how I wish I could have a clear and no pain in my eye for few hours a day! I had the procedure by a renowned eye specialist doctor ******** ************ of Randolph Rd. I went to his office as an emergency in pain and he had his assistant put numb drops in for the pain and did not really say anything about the situation beside to keep putting drops in my eye and come back to see him in the next day or two. My right eye was done first and immediately had light flickering issues. I did not even know there were more letters on the right. Well, I found out that he didn't, because she became worried from too many folks having problems with their Crystalens. By Consider The Consumer on 10/18/2018. At night the blurriness gets worse and the glasses are no help. This was a huge change since I went from having no distance vision and almost perfect close up vision prior to the surgery. That did not happen. Your eyes will be dilated, you'll have good distance vision, get reading glasses of several strengths and step down for two weeks. Like all the others I was told I was a good candidate for them even though I was born with deficient vison and started wearing glasses at age 6. My right eye is blurry & night driving is not good. How can they say I have 20/20 vision??? I had Crystalense about 4 yrs ago in both eyes. And I am sorry I spent the $6000 extra. Plaintiff Michajlun had cataract surgery on April 10, 2012, and had a Since then, I have had two Vitrectomies which did help with the "jelly" in the eyes. Yet I "was a good candidate" I paid $6, 000 because my insurance would not pay anything on the lens if I chose anything other than the standard. I had the procedure by a renowned eye specialist idoctor ******** ************ of Randolph Rd. dc. DO not buy them! Ever since the next morning after surgery. My intermediate vision now requires me to wear glasses for computer workbefore I did not need glasses to see a monitor. Telephone: (212) 355-9500 . She has been losing a great deal of weight, complains that everything she eats burns, her eyes are always pinkish, is weak, feels light-headed and is afraid to drive for fear of fainting. Now the distance in my right eye is getting worst, is so fussy! Patients will be eligible for a rebate of up to $250 per eye. There needs to be a law suite on the Crystal Lens! 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????? 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. Webcrystalens class action lawsuit quarters korean bbq reservation long term stay caravan parks geelong. I am happy to know it is just not me with this issue but I cannt believe we are to be left like this. for the crystal lens because I was promised it would accommodate both near and far vision. I am told that I have dry eye but the test performed was not as dry as in the past when I could see without blur. Have you priced 'Restasis'? Are those failures due to the implants, and have the doc always done his job 100% perfectly ? BAD MOVE! She totally misrepresented as she is actually the senior class representative for ESIS on behalf of Ace American Insurance company. Web6 andentitiesoverwhichitexercisedoperationalcontrol,conductedsugarcanecultivation activities,includingburningofsugarcanefieldsandsugarcanewastematerial,thatdamaged What is the failure ratio when using products from other companies ? Only good news is I don't have floaters or halos. Crystalens 5.0. The rings come away from the light what looks to be 6 feet in circumference. He sent me to Dr. Davidson and he said the university never puts those in because of the Z factor (which I guess is the tilting of the lens). I am asking Bausch + Lomb to reimburse us about $11,000 for out-of-pocket expenses associated with this. I'm very sensitive to light, glare for night driving is still present and left vision is 20/50. Had crystal lens implanted 2012, both eyes. Dr. Davidsons number is 720.848.2020. 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. Like everyone else, the hype of not having to wear glasses for anything is what sold me. WebHomeowner files class action lawsuit to stop smart meters. WebJanssen Pharmaceuticals is facing lawsuits over the link between Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium), a drug used to treat Interstitial Cystitis (also known as Painful I hate them i'm thinking of having them removed. These lens had recalls as well, check FDA website..and yes Dr that was positioning them manually if put in wrong, they will never admit itmine tilted permanently..left eye has been in distrest for over 5 yrs nowsupposedly I went to the bestyes the best Dr in South Fla to rip you off, cost me 12, 000! 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. Is he kidding, I'm a friggin accountant, so what do I do? I also had a Yag laser treatment done but that didn't help and now I have floaters which I didn't before. I had Crystalens implanted in 2006, possibly the first patient in Texas. Gradually, what little intermediate vision I had is fading as is depth perception. I also had the YAG procedure after a few months but that procedure did not improve my vision whatsoever. She states that bright colors and patterns overwhelm her visually, and other senses like smell and taste are also affected. Because they operate by being attached to the muscle, and if the muscle isn't working right, the lens isn't either, and my vision has been horrid. I had Crystalens implant in my right eye in 2009. Beginning in early 2015, I started experiencing a condition like "dry eye"(something I had never experienced before). I could only see the left side of the screen with both eyes. Serial No. My two lenses (both eyes & crystalens) did not accomodate properly. The same result when the left eye was done on Sept. 25. Very very very disappointed. I'm upset that it seems to not be able to be corrected. I am able to play racquetball as the ball is bigger and slower; however, I have trouble telling the angle of the balls. When I drive at night the halos are worse then when I had cataracts! I closed my left eye and saw faint images. I could not see them well enough to identify them So made some guesses and they said good enough. Left eye first, right second. Her vision is worse than before. My doctor said he had success story with his other patients. My experience was exactly the opposite. Clinical studies have shown that crystalens are not the reason Had a yag procedure to remove those membranes and the problem is still here. In June 2019 HAD to give up my job as school administrator, 6 years earlier than planned. The Doctor said everything was ok with my eye and can't figure out why my left eye (for near vision) wont focus. Vision is near perfect. I cannot see near and my distance vision is blurry on my right eye. Want to start a class action against Bausch Lomb for the crystalens? That is what I heard from the "assistant". 4 months and my eyesite contuines to deteriorate. Had cataract surgery in November for both eyes. He has no bed side manner and acts as though he is insulted when I tell him my problems, he doesn't display any compassion *** he acts like it is something I'm just going to have to live with he already has my money! The one doctor suggested crystalens. On the fourth day I had an excrutiating pain in my eye and insisted on seeing the surgeon. So, I'm all fixed with glasses that counteract the effect of the crystalens. Other than the recalled Crystalenses, how many of the problems reported here would be caused by bad practitioners? I am so miserable to be suddenly almost blind. Yes, I see better technically, but my overall visual experience is worse. I never heard the Crystalens until my eye doctor insisted how wonderful it is and I would be a wonderful candidate. Crystal Light Class Action Filed; Allegations Over Artificial Flavors. As far as halo's they improved some but they are still there sodium vapor lights (yellowish street lights) are bad as they were after the surgery! I fear having the cataract removal on my left eye because I am afraid I will end up with the same problem. Prior to getting the surgery I wore rigid gas permeable contacts. I have had 3 years of frustration. 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? Sarah R. London Had the laser, then a week later everything changed. . On Sept. 4, 2013 the exchange was done with a Alcon monofocal lens and within 8 hours she could see clearly and the light sensitivity was much improved. I had crystalens implanted a month ago in my right eye after my doctor told me it works perfectly well. I will back to this site to see if we have a number of people who agree with me.Jackie. AT LEAST YOU WILL HAVE SOME DECENT VISION. I didn't have what most of you talk about vision wise, but I've felt sick, dizzy, and tired from day one. One of the things one must be able to do is to look up from your music to see the director. I have to wear glasses and have halos, starbursts and blurred vision. They are so expensive and is no difference then the regulars one that your Insurance will cover, Had my surgery done in February 20017 and the longer I have them the more difficult it is. Still no movement in the Crystalens and so much surgery done that there seems no chance of getting rid of the Crystalens! Told that I would be able to see near far and in between (brochure claims the same thing). I have had severe persistent dry eyes since the surgery. Some days worse than others and am not able to function normally. Not sure what this will resolve. I am 34 and have had a very weak eye all of my life. So, what is the failure ratio of surgery using Cristalens implants ? The touch up as I later learned from another doctor only helps with distance. Anteriorly flexed Crystalens. I have been dealing with the exact same issues - I had them implanted six years ago, and am pretty much blind in my left eye now - have Z syndrome - wrote the FDA, Bausch and Lomb for YEARS - then the FDA stated "statute of limitations" had run out - only interested in protecting the drug company, not the consumers. I would not be able to drive with my new lens--without my Right Eye--whick the doctor told me was worse in vision than my Left eye--I cannot believe how stupid I was to do this. WebHEIMANN & BERNSTEIN, LLP . All the complaints mentioned, I am surprised I have been able to work, it has been difficult and painful. 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. They pretty much talked me into these crystalens, promising that I would be able to focus in and out, see far away as well as near and mid-range without the need of glasses or reading glasses, so I paid an extra $3500 for it, but it was much more than that in total, considering what my insurance paid. For more than 15 years we have helped nearly 50000 customers resolve their issues and will never stop striving to ensure further improvements on our platform for a better communication between companies and customers. 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). Her sister had called me, concerned that she was dying. Bausch + Lomb voluntary initiated the recall due to a physician complaint of haze on the Crystalens AO I would rather cover my right eye and see out of my left eye because it is more comfortable. Save your money. Luckily I only had this surgery on my right eye two years ago. Your password has been sent to the specified email address. I thought things were going to be great. Dr. said it's dry eye! 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 WebI just learned today while researching latest treatment options of the past recall and class action lawsuit regarding Crystalens IOL. An example of how my vision is doing since the procedure (1) like how your eye's feel blurry when you've been in a heavily chlorinated pool. Ive only had these for seven years and was never told that they could NOT be removed. She was healthy and active before the surgery, a voracious reader and worked every crossword puzzle she could find. It is now three years later and my eye sight has never been worse. I need cheaters to do everything close up especially at work. My original surgeon that I paid $8000 to, over and above my insurance coverage, on my follow up basically slapped me on my butt and said see you in year? One question was "If you had to wear glasses would you rather have to wear glasses for distance or for close-up?" Go on FDA recalls with Crystal lens Bausch and Lomb. Left eye just as bad. She cares for my father who has had three strokes, and all of this has complicated things. It cost me $10000 for both eyes cataract replacement. A new doctor gives me prescriptions for Nevanac. So far, the plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit have lost one court battle and one motion. I could not see intermediate or distance objects and still can't. 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