[Leica] Cataract Surgery advise/recommendations

[Robert Adler]

Hi Ric,
Do let us know on what you decide to do and your reasoning. I'm looking at
the same procedure and have am astigmatic. Most of what I've read here with
these "adjustable" replacements is dated.
Best of luck with your decision and outcome,
Bob

On Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM Ric Carter via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Good.
>
> Thanks, Don.
>
> Ric
>
>
>
> > On Mar 18, 2026, at 6:09 PM, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > I had this done 15 or so years ago.  I chose equal correction and wear
> > glasses as I have since childhood.  The surgeon choose slightly different
> > corrections for each eye so technically I don't have to wear glasses but
> my
> > vision is much clearer at the only cost bring expensive very light
> frames.
> > The surgery itself is a cakewalk if you have selected a great surgeon.
> Do
> > your homework there as I have too many friends who had sub optimal
> results
> > with a budget surgeon.
> >
> > If having an excellent depth perception is important the don't choose the
> > near/far correction for each eye.  I am a bit too conservative to go for
> > the progressive inserts but they can be replaced if unsatisfactory.
> >
> > All the best.
> >
> > Don
> > don.dory at gmail.com
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 10:51 AM Ric Carter via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Have my pre-exam for cataract surgery this afternoon.
> >>
> >> Can anyone share thoughts?
> >>
> >> Lens options and such?
> >>
> >> Thanks all
> >>
> >> Ric Carter
> >> https://home.cartersxrd.net/
> >>
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