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What Causes Unequal Images In The Eyes When Using A New Lens?
Question: I HAD A NEWLENSE IN MY RT EYE LAST XXXXXXX --I NOW SEE OFF CENTER - 50% LARGER-5' CLOSER THRU NEW LENSE MODEL SN60WF POWER 21.0 D L;ENGHT 13.0 MM OPTIC 6.0 MM-------IS THIS A WRONG LENSE ??? LOCAL DOCTORS SAY NO !! DAN
Brief Answer:
This is a common problem. Operating on your other eye will resolve it.
Detailed Answer:
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There are two types of lenses, the ones with plus power and the ones with minus power. The intraocular lenses are of plus power (21D). Plus power lenses magnify the image. Hence you tend to see the image larger. Moreover, unlike the original lens of the eye, this one cannot be manipulated at will and hence the image seems off center.
I understand your concerns but the lens is the correct one and not the wrong one. It is the problem that you will have to bear with.
Regards
This is a common problem. Operating on your other eye will resolve it.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
There are two types of lenses, the ones with plus power and the ones with minus power. The intraocular lenses are of plus power (21D). Plus power lenses magnify the image. Hence you tend to see the image larger. Moreover, unlike the original lens of the eye, this one cannot be manipulated at will and hence the image seems off center.
I understand your concerns but the lens is the correct one and not the wrong one. It is the problem that you will have to bear with.
Regards
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