ComplaintsBoard.com is a leading complaint resolution website on the Internet. I have to wear glasses for any reading and computer work which is minimally 6 hrs a day. The standard lens was implanted in my left eye, it works perfectly well, I started seeing 20/20 from day 2 of surgery. 2:19-cv-10658-DSF-SK, in the U.S. District Court for the I occasionally see flashes out my sides. Can't read only an arm length and always have to have reading glasses with me! WebMany problems with Crystalens. Then YAG for both eyes which accomplished nothing! I have gone back repeatedly and they keep trying to make this failure my fault. That would not have been possible if I had dry eyes. They regulate contact lenses and need to hear from all of us that have had these faulty lenses. Thank you! I had Crystalens implanted 1 1/2 years ago. Im 70 years old and I couldn't be happier with the vision Crystalens has given back to me. for the crystal lens because I was promised it would accommodate both near and far vision. Her vision degraded to 20/200. Went with Crystalens AT-50AO with advise of Dr., as this would be best for my eyes, with the conditions he diagnosed, glaucoma, blephrospasm and chronic dry eye. 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. I saw another doctor last week and he mentioned astigmatism in one eye and an overcorrected lens in the other eye and recommended that I wear glasses full time, something I have never had to do. Next was Lasik for both eyes: a little better for distance but nothing for close-up but, alas, there were complications from that as well. After he put wrong lens in he did PRK and screwed that up. I am a health professional and felt I could advocate for her. The same result when the left eye was done on Sept. 25. I'm disappointed in my opthalmologist whom has now turned me over to "the best" as he referred him. Save your money. Back to Walgreens for readers and continue to pay my $8000 bill? It is now three years later and my eye sight has never been worse. A new doctor gives me prescriptions for Nevanac. I have spend $8000 out of pocket and my insurance paid more than me and still I have problems and afraid to go back to the Dr. Office and still have to buy those expensive eye drops. 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). WebLast week a class action lawsuit was filed alleging that realtors are colluding to fix real estate commissions. That did not happen. 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 Crystalens implanted in both eyes 15 months ago. Had the second surgery 2 weeks later and have excellent far vision but cannot read a book or the computer monitor. This comment was posted by a verified customer. I am really tired of taking time off from work to hear the same thing over and over, that everything looks good, and I can't expect it to be perfect, which is what the surgeon says when I tell him it's worse than before the surgery. Want to start a class action against Bausch Lomb for the crystalens? 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. Went to an Ophthalmologist who told me he would never recommend thesse lenses for one of the reasons the goop in our eyes build up on those wings thus preventing the promised movement. I'm very sensitive to light, glare for night driving is still present and left vision is 20/50. 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.! how many times is this goign to happen Is it just Bausch and Lomb? My right eye was extremely cloudy and had black floaters. It was still hurting and could not see. Telephone: (212) 355-9500 . Not sure what this will resolve. So glad I finally found a sounding board for this problem. They will do LASIK or PRK as part of original price but mid and near will be even worse. Im 2016 had it implanted. I closed my left eye and saw faint images. My mother is with you. I also had the YAG procedure after several months but did not improve my vision. CrystaLens has ruined my eyes. 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. 2015 I would do anything to have my God given lenses back. I'm not accusing, but would like to know if the lack of experience of the surgeons has led to these complications. 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 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. Note: If you need help accessing information in different file formats, see is a rip from the start. WebHomeowner files class action lawsuit to stop smart meters. Need 20 plus people with crystal lens implant issues for class action law suit if interested email zadehabas@yahoo.com. I cannot see near and distance vision is blurry. 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. If they had not been accomodating and did not care that I couldn't complete the test, I may have not gotten the license. I have had severe persistent dry eyes since the surgery. Crystalens Accommodating Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens, AT-50AO. I hate them i'm thinking of having them removed. My Doctor was the most highly advertised guy on the West Coast of Florida! I am now about 3 weeks out of surgery and am being told that they can LASER my eye to correct the sight. I hope they stop selling this crystalens they are not good. I've had a visceral tear, which I was told is common with Crystalense, and have floaters all the time in one eyes. I never got my near vision back. She is grateful that she can see but totally feels robbed and cheated. 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. 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. *! 2015 I would do anything to have my God given lenses back. Class actions in U.S. district courts are regulated by federal laws like the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA), which allows any class action Yes, LASIK surgery does definitely cause dry eyes. oh if anyone has restor please let me know how you like them! When I answered "distance" he sneered at me. I've lost the ability to do so much. I wish I got non accommodating lenses as these don't work anyway. I too am at my wits end, I paid the extra out of pocket for this surgery and I'm very disappointed in the results. Also he left me with an irregular astigmatism in my left eye. I had crystalens implanted a month ago in my right eye after my doctor told me it works perfectly well. Don't waste your money on Crystalens. I had 20/20 distance and close up were getting bad to the point I was wearing cheaters with 200/225 lenses. Glasses are a way of life after wearing contacts for years. She states that bright colors and patterns overwhelm her visually, and other senses like smell and taste are also affected. Has anyone else had any of these problems? The doctor's office even tried to say I had a pre -existing condition of dry eyes. I have now had several laser surgeries on it, thought he could fix my eye did make it to where I can see, but now I have to wear glasses full time because my Crystalens from Bausch and Lomb does not stay in place on its hinges, and still changes my site often . It hasn't. . They did not fit well, did not maintain their shape and were always falling off my nose. Totally disappointed. 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. Anyway, back to my Crystalens complaint. Now Im stuck with these in my eyes forever and my vision is worse now than it was before my cataract surgery. Sadly, I did not look up Complaints on Crystalens before making my decision. P. S. Don't buy the iheater either. An example of how my vision is doing since the procedure (1) like when you've been in a heavily chlorinated pool. Please do not ever have a procedure done with these lens. 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). I am pretty amazed this inferior and dangerous product is still on the market. It's like being inside a Christmas tree. 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. My reading vision prescription is much stronger than before surgery. In June 2019 HAD to give up my job as school administrator, 6 years earlier than planned. So far, the plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit have lost one court battle and one motion. When they check my eyes, they say everything is ok. NO IT's NOT. 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. Anybody with me? What are they gonna do? Trust me, I went to a Prominent, decorated experienced surgeon. I have to wear glasses and have halos, starbursts and blurred vision. Dr. said it's dry eye! 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. I have not seen a clear day for over 2 years. We have laws to protect consumers. I'm in the same boat. This will surely increase the credibility of your complaint. I have not had any problem with up-close vision, but my distance vision has become very bad, especially at night or in any area where there isn't good lighting. So many complaints about Crystalens and nothing is being done by the FDA. Ten percent of respondents say they use the Crystalens AO (average number/month: 2; Implant works for distance, ok midrange, forget close, a mono lense I was told from a second doctor would have worked just as well. I went to the supposedly best eye institute in Florida, and I have been screwed!!! I did not even know there were more letters on the right. I never received any notification at all regarding this. I can still read & see the pc fine, but all the clearness & sharpness I had for distance has not came back & now am noticing a flash of lights on the side, the right eye, of course. These lens were suppose to give u vision for close and far range. The touch up as I later learned from another doctor only helps with distance. In October 2018, a consumer class Couldn't believe how well they worked. The letter instructs customers to remove the affected products from inventory and return the lenses to the firm. Web6 andentitiesoverwhichitexercisedoperationalcontrol,conductedsugarcanecultivation activities,includingburningofsugarcanefieldsandsugarcanewastematerial,thatdamaged I am happy to know it is just not me with this issue but I cannt believe we are to be left like this. She needs glasses to see. What a mistake! My vision is horrible--blurry, unable to see well at any distanceTerribly frustrated. I too need help and advise regarding to this matter. He is well aware of the problems with good solutions. Three weeks after surgery I was back in his office with complaint of vision worsening. I read all the complaints and fortunately Dr. Davidson at Anschutz advised me that it had to be taken out. I went there a few times and all he did was tell me to keep my eye dilated and use the numb drops. Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. 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. Charlotte NC October 2012. I wanted the new Restor multi focal he said they were crap and did this to me now night vision is bad the one they set closer blurs the one thats set far. One of the worst decisions in my life. Had Crystalens implanted about 10 years ago. When I drive at night the halos are worse then when I had cataracts! Don't understand how the test concludes that because I feel like I'm looking through vaseline. Multiple surgeries later and scar tissue forming has me rethinking my choice. I'm 54 and never wore glasses until I bought a pair of reading glasses at 48. I feel so stupid to have paid $4000 out of pocket to have my vision ruined..I say we need a class action now! PMAs with Product Code = NAA and Original Applicant = Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Now both eyes are flickering and I feel like I am wearing swim goggles all day. So far my experience with Crystalens AO is not satisfactory. My doctor recommend the crystal lens to me and I was very intrigued. I will back to this site to see if we have a number of people who agree with me.Jackie. 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. 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