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By: Patty Frank

Patty Frank — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:09:24 +0000

It’s been about two years since my LASIK procedure and I’ve got to say it’s been life-changing! I’d worn contacts for about 30 years prior to my surgery and they were never very comfortable. Dr. Blecher was recommended by a friend and, after checking out his credentials, I decided to set up a consultation. I’d gone to a different laser center a few years prior and left too afraid to have the surgery and I felt like a lot of my questions were left unanswered. When I met Dr. Blecher, he answered all of my questions (I must have had three pages’ worth) and didn’t rush me. I was very impressed with his track record and decided to undergo the procedure. Everything went smoothly. I am very, very happy with my results and have no side effects. As other patients have said, I just regret not having LASIK sooner.

By: Mark Blecher, M.D.

Mark Blecher, M.D. — Sat, 30 May 2009 11:19:29 +0000

The Crystalens can work very well for many patients but its not for everyone. Preoperative evaluation is very important. Ideal paitents should not have any residual astigmatism, no other eye diseases, and the calculation of the correct power is very important. Of course good surgical technique is essential.

Its impossible to say what exactly is the problem, but it sounds like you wound up nearsighted after surgery. For the lens to have any chance of working as advertised you need to have no residual prescription. This can be fixed in some cases with a second procedure such as LASIK. This will give you better distance vision, but it will decrease your near vision to some degree. There is always a trade off. The Crystalens, when working perfectly, tries to minimize the trade off but no lens works as well the one you were born with.

best of luck with your problem

By: Arline Biemiller

Arline Biemiller — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:27:00 +0000

Has anyone had trouble with the crystalens H.D. 500.? I had my right eye done in March and still having trouble,can only see up close, not any distance like they advertise they do.Please let me hear from you.Thanks, Arline Biemiller

By: Willie

Willie — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:02:03 +0000

As a Newbie, I am always searching online for articles that can help me. Thank you

By: Irene Lieberman

Irene Lieberman — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:17:08 +0000

On Monday, May 12th Dr. Mark Blecher performed cataract surgery on my left eye at the Wills Eye Institute. I had been dealingwith blurry vision for several years but of course no one rushes into surgery especially on the eyes. It eventually interfered with my driving and I knew it was time. After much research I found Dr. Blecher. From the initial consultation I knew he was the surgeon for me. He answered my long list of questions with direct and complete answers.He continued to be efficient and thorough throughout the entire process. From the moment I checked into Wills on the day of surgery their efficiency impressed me. I was taken in and had a great nurse, John and anesthesiologist who addressed all of my needs. My left eye was marked and had to be signed by Dr. Blecher before I was moved into the operating room. After that I don’t remember much and the next thing I remember was the recovery room where my care continued to be outstanding.I walked out of the operating room a few hours later and went to a local restaurant with my husband for breakfast. The next day when I saw Dr. Blecher in his Wills office my first words were…”When can I do the right eye?”… The clarity which I now have in the left eye is amazing and I can’t wait for my June surgery on my other eye. I even drove home to New Jersey the day after surgery. Amazing! Thank you Dr. Blecher!

By: Michael Sweeney

Michael Sweeney — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:25:51 +0000

I’m so pleased with the result of my April 2007 surgery. For years I wore contact lenses, without any issue, but my vision was bad enough that I could not navigate my house without glasses after I removed my lenses. Dr. Blecher was wonderful, and took a lot of time to make me comfortable with my decision to proceed. Despite the date of the surgery, Friday the 13th, I had amazing success. The people at TLC/Kremer are wonderful, and made me comfortable for the surgery. I also found it helpful to watch the procedure on youtube.com, so I knew exactly what was happening. After a few hours of rest, I cleaned out my eyes to 20-20 vision for the first time in over 20 years!
After only a few weeks, I was better than 20-20, and remain there almost one year later. I have only one regret about the surgery…that I wasted years considering the surgery and did not go forward sooner. Dr. Blecher is a wonderfully skilled surgeon, and his pre-care and after-care ensure success. This is an amazing technology, and Dr. Blecher and TLC/Kremer gets my highest recommendation.
If someone is considering the surgery and is undecided about moving forward, I would be happy to speak with you, if this website or Philadelphia Eye Associates so allows. I feel it is the best decision and best investment I’ve made in years. I have no side effects, beyond perfect vision, I require no eye drops, and now only yearly eye check-ups.
Michael Sweeney