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 finally gave up with him and pursued help from other ophthalmologists but to no avail . I have to spend a fortune on prescription pressure drops prescribed by a retinal Dr as well as dry eye drops. 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. I had Crystalens placed in my right eye in August. I had a Crystalens implanted in my left eye in October 2011, and can see good up close and intermediate..but my distance vision sucks! Patients will be eligible for a rebate of up to $250 per eye. Now I wish I had left it alone and suffered through glasses and a weakened eye. It's like being inside a Christmas tree. The Crystalens is intended for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the 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. Looks like the doctor picked out the wrong lenses and now i can see ok far somewhat intermediate and not at all close. When I drive at night the halos are worse then when I had cataracts! I'm upset that it seems to not be able to be corrected. Even the Big street signs are difficult to see. Has anyone here been his patient? Boy was I wrong! I never got my near vision back. you need the actual medical serial number of lens put in your eye, it should be in your charts. Eagle Eye Consultants Inc Vision is near perfect. 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. 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. I need to were sunglasses at work and all the time outside as the light will make my eyes burn. Since then, I have had two Vitrectomies which did help with the "jelly" in the eyes. My life hasn't been the same since. I am still in disbelief that this product is allowed to remain as an option with so many negative outcomes. I could only see the left side of the screen with both eyes. But near and mid has gradually faded while far has only improved slightly. Yes, LASIK surgery does definitely cause dry eyes. I am crossing my fingers for the October appointment but have my doubts. Beginning in early 2015, I started experiencing a condition like "dry eye"(something I had never experienced before). Wrong powers were implanted. JUST KEEP IT SIMPLE AND GET A BASIC LENS! I also had the YAG procedure after several months but did not improve my vision. Dr. said that a membrane sometime grows in back of the eye. He said my cornea was rigid, smaller than the crystalens and I have dry eyes that's why I have problem with the crystalens. Thanks a lot! Also, they tore my gel sacks so it is like I have dirty glasses on at all times. I have spent THOUSANDS of dollars, gone to every eye specialist, done everything recommended - no fixing the major problems that this product has caused in my eyesight. It cost me $3, 600.00 out of pocket, I haven't complained much but my eye surgeon tells me my vision is good and it's not. Anyway, back to my Crystalens complaint. I was shocked to learn about the miracle lenses--not paid for my Medicare--hat I could buy-- I thought I was just getting regular Medicare cataract operation--I was sold on the CrystaLens--she told me that I would have full vision the lens adjusts for distance-computer reading and for reading-- and I MIGHT need glasses--AT NIGHT--Reading a Menue--in a dark restaurant-- if I got both eyes fixed with these miracle lenses. I am getting worried - had the Crystalens for cataract surgery in both eyes. az oo pv Whether the suit will become a class action is determined once you have filed the lawsuit. Go on FDA recalls with Crystal lens Bausch and Lomb. I have to wear glasses for any reading and computer work which is minimally 6 hrs a day. 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. I'm not upset about trying something that didn't work. I have had the Crystalens implants November 2014, and have suffered sever inflammation ever since. 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 in three choirs. I used to do the ReSTOR procedure has introduced this procedure to many Dr's. The class action lawsuit was filed by customers who claimed the companys use of the artificial flavoring DL-malic acid in Crystal Light meant that the products were BAD MOVE! No egoo maniac doctor will adnit any wrong doingso that ship has sailed!! I use special drops all day long. The ophthalmologist said they dont even sell these lens in their practice because of the terrible results. Paid extra $4, 000 for crystalens above and beyond what insurance paid for standard cataract lenses so that i could see far, intermediate and near. I have a very hard time reading a magazine or news paper let alone not even thinking about picking up a book to read. The doctor told me I was seeing well even after I complained during every visit. 2021) After plaintiff suffered post-operative injuries following implantation of artificial lenses during Very worry about losing more vision I already have the laser done on both eyes and instead getting better it got worse, don't know what to do. The rings come away from the light what looks to be 6 feet in circumference. My vision is now 20/200 in rt eye. In October 2018, a consumer class We have to starts a class action lawsuit or something, any lawyers out there!! If you are planning on buying crystal lens or any sort of accommodation lense save yourself the 4000$, Stick to the soft lense. There needs to be a law suite on the Crystal Lens! So I had to park them lower on my nose in order to see ahead. Her vision degraded to 20/200. About 2 years ago I finally had enough money to do cataract surgery so I could get the best lenses for my eyes. 17-2092-ES-JSAa class-action lawsuit on behalf of noncitizens who suffered immigration-related harms on account of their.Monsanto has agreed to pay up to $45 million as part of a I am trying so hard to get this Crystal lens situation and results exposed, with whom ever is with me? When I go in the grocery stores or any store with florescent lights it is almost unbearable! (4) When looking through my eye's I also have faint objects floating across the eyeball like trash or a hair! Don't understand how the test concludes that because I feel like I'm looking through vaseline. WebThe Tecnis IOL is another exciting option for the treatment of both cataracts and presbyopia. When I finally saw the doctor he almost ridiculed my answer about the glasses. It cost me $2500 out of pocket for the lense that insurance did not cover$5500 total I had to pay and now have worse vision that I have ever had. I'm considering getting this procedure done--even though my problem is only with near vision. So many complaints about Crystalens and nothing is being done by the FDA. My mother is with you. Instructions for Downloading Viewers and Players, Class 2 Device Recall Crystalens Accommodating Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens. Suffering and just want justice together we can make a difference. Bausch and Lomb takes no responsibility. Se sent me to his assistant--after many--many eye tests and measurements--for pre-op exam the "assistant" then told me about the lens choices. I have had severe persistent dry eyes since the surgery. I will wind up having wasted $3400 and still wearing glasses for all but distance. My periferal vision is bad. !..Now they messed up my distance visionleft eye same discomfort every frigging day, vision near, intermediate, and distance fluctuates in and out of focusit's amazing that he actually wrotr in medical report perfect 20/20 vision..Biggest lie!! One thing they don't warn you about it getting used to the vision difference in both the eyes. Share Philips CPAP Recall Lawsuit Work thank god, they have such strong florescent lighting I by barely.. 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. 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. She is grateful that she can see but totally feels robbed and cheated. PLEASE do not have this surgery unless you are very desperate--do your research on other lenses before you do this or get the standard lens and take your chances with having to wear glasses. 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 went in and had yag done on both eyes another $2000.00. Well, I found out that he didn't, because she became worried from too many folks having problems with their Crystalens. I'm told it is extremely risky to explant a Crystalens but I'm frustrated. Thank you! We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to show you personalised advertising. My eyes are my life, and to be honest, I'm scared. Webclass action law suit noun derivative action, directors and officers liability, group lawsuit, group litigation, law suit by large numbers of litigants with a common grievance, suit by That is what I heard from the "assistant". Still no movement in the Crystalens and so much surgery done that there seems no chance of getting rid of the Crystalens! My wife came out of there seeing much better. Then I went to another opthalmologist who said he did not use the Bosch & Lomb lens. There is distortion on the edges at all angles. Constant blinking to focus on near, intermediate tolerable..with fluctuationsafter the 2 surgery and Yag nite driving a nitemare! She totally misrepresented as she is actually the senior class representative for ESIS on behalf of Ace American Insurance company. dc. I answered distance. Maybe that is the way to gofalse advertising! Don't waste your money on these lenses. I then went to a Costco optometrist and they made me reading glasses with a bifocal. I would be willing to go through all again forever just to get the ReSTOR lens removed. 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. I have Crystalens in both eyes and have experienced terrible results from the beginning. Dr. Ari Weitzner Bausch+Lomb recently announced that it will extend its See Better and Save patient rebate program for patients who have the Crystalens accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) implanted before March 31, 2011. I have had six surgeries to try and correct my left eye - the lens is no longer in, but the problems remain. Charlotte NC October 2012. WebTo determine if implantation of PIOLs has led to lawsuits, we conducted our first claims analysis of these lenses. Web6 andentitiesoverwhichitexercisedoperationalcontrol,conductedsugarcanecultivation activities,includingburningofsugarcanefieldsandsugarcanewastematerial,thatdamaged I asked what the side effects are and the doctor said none. When I answered "distance" he sneered at me. DON'T GET A CRYSTALENS, Don't believe the hype. When the doctor came into the exam room he asked "Why are you here?" The cost of Crystalens was $7, 000 and yet I needed a yag procedure--one eye done at $700. This company cannot continue to sell defective products and ignore My doctor asked if I needed glasses post-surgery, would I rather wear glasses to see distances or for close work. I have them in all 4 ducts! I have an appointment this week to see what, if anything, can be done to resolve the situation. By the way, I am 72 years of age presently and had glasses for the first time at age 42, at first for near-sightedness and about 10 years later for reading up close. 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. The lawyers say I can not sue the doctor unless he made a mistake. I don't fly any more because I am retired but have always been critical of my vision. I will not go back to Dr. * in Charlotte! I had 20/40 and could still pass drivers license. It was my mistake that I trusted him. About 3 years ago at my eye exam at t CostCo I was told I developing a cataract. 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. They regulate contact lenses and need to hear from all of us that have had these faulty lenses. 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. 1-800-332-1088. I needed reading glasses for just about everything close up. And I know what I am talking about: I have MYSELF been victim of a misshap during an operation of my leg; doctor made a mistake near my knee, and I lost a few muscles in my foot; and this have bad impact on my daily life, every day, for my whole life. Everyone said it was not the lenses because they had never seen lenses cause this type of problem. Wish I had read all these before I chose these lenses. 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? 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. This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Need 20 plus people with crystal lens implant issues for class action law suit if interested email zadehabas@yahoo.com. I tried my best to fight the doctor, res hospital, crystalens company and like all us peeons i lost. I've lived with it for 5 years, as I'm horrified worrying about losing even more vision . Since getting these lenses, she has had various problems, feels lousy all the time, and has had close to a $1, 000, 000 (yes, a million bucks) in tests, appointments with various specialists, only to be told that they can find nothing wrong with her. There should be a class action lawsuit against the Crystal lens company, they need to be held accountable. I have been back for follow up and 2 other times after that, each time I go I have a co-pay and he bills my insurance for a ridiculous amounts. I have NO DISTANCE in my Crystalens left eye and I paid $3,400 for this--WARNING--DO NOT GET SOLD on this Crystalens! My doctor put me in the 1% failure catagory to justify his greed. However, I cannot see Street signs until I am only about 30 feet in front of the sign. My vision wasn't all that bad. WebCrystalens class action lawsuit. My doctor said he had success story with his other patients. SO What if I have it replaced? So now I can read the computer for a few hours with blurring with the left eye-if I close my right eye it is clearer. Sarah R. London I also had a Yag laser treatment done but that didn't help and now I have floaters which I didn't before. More Anybody had good experience or heard of good experience w YAG procedure. In fact, she said, my dad is getting his done next week. USE GLASSES FOR CLOSE AND GET USED TO IT. I totally agree. Well I am now learning this only works for a short period of time. On the other and, I arrived home feeling excruciating pain in the eye he worked on. 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). Submit a complaint and get your issue resolved. 2:19-cv-10658-DSF-SK, in the U.S. District Court for the Thanks doctor your an idiot! Finally, he saw me there that evening, applied some drops on my eye and send me home without any improvement of my pain. Unfortunately, it's just a business, an upsell, like leather seats on a car, if you have money to burn go for it since the results in most cases aren't worse, but not really better either, just the card in my wallet says I spent more money than you did, what a sad badge of honor. I went to the supposedly best eye institute in Florida, and I have been screwed!!! Cross or cockeyed, which I had trouble with my eye pulling outward my whole life, isn't a good candidate (since the muscle tends to weaken as you age, and the muscle is what your lens adheres to to make then lens work properly). Post-op follow up was turned over to an optometrist. I think Bausch and Lomb should reimburse me for this disaster! 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