Did you get message just now re: the fact that I learned of recall and class action. I had them put in both eyes three months ago. SOLD--Why would I choose to wear glasses for the rest of my life? In other words, his work was done. He dismissed me and told me to return to my optometrist. Imagine my surprise when I went to renew my driver's license and the eye test totally confounded. Seriously ruined my life. I cannot see well enough to take the test. . If they had not been accomodating and did not care that I couldn't complete the test, I may have not gotten the license. This whole problem started after I had LASIK. I had Crystalens implanted in both eyes in 2012. My doc had a B&L doc there for the laser treatments, and they both were nice. Within federal jurisdiction, classactionlawsuitsare governed by Rule 23 of theFederal Rules of Civil I followed through with the surgery at a second doctor, who was not as eager to do the implant, but merely based on my age. Multiple surgeries later and scar tissue forming has me rethinking my choice. I could not see intermediate or distance objects and still can't. If we try to do alone it is hard to prove. I am 'WARNING' anyone that is considering this 'STOP' DO NOT have this procedure done! (We talk on the phone daily). Totally disappointed. They made one eye close up and one eye for distance. A cell phone for 1 minute. 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 totally agree. When I go in the grocery stores or any store with florescent lights it is almost unbearable! Doc says the lens is stuck in a forward position. I followed the directions and nothing changed! I had both eyes done with Crystalens and they done work. My near sight is very good. 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 am still paying for the lens! Now I am scheduled to do the YAG procedure to help with scarring. ( Id.) I thought that 95% (as stated by Bausch and Lombs website) no longer needed any glasses. I am a 45 year old male and got Crystalens in both eyes in May (separated 2 weeks apart). Bausch + Lomb sent an "URGENT- MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated November 14, 2011 to all affected customers. Still no movement in the Crystalens and so much surgery done that there seems no chance of getting rid of the Crystalens! Basically blind now in my left eye, and complications in both. 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 . The plaintiffs also alleged that asymmetric vaulting, known as Z-Syndrome, is a post-operative complication unique to the Trulign and Crystalens lenses, that the I had the surgery a month ago and the glare to the side has yet to go away. Three months after crystal lens in both eyes, $6000 later, I am worse off than ever in my life. A new pair of reading glasses, and a pair that allows me to drive at night without glare interfering with my vision. Your eyes will be dilated, you'll have good distance vision, get reading glasses of several strengths and step down for two weeks. When driving, cars actually appear closer on my sides then they actually are. Now, my far vision is blurry again too. Bosch & Lomb knows it and so does the FDA. My surgeon was Dr David ***** Tennessee. You may want to checkout the FDa recall website, there is a list of Crystallens, Bausch and lomb, the list are actual serial numbers that were defective, letters should have been sent to patients. This Dr. The doctor told me I was seeing well even after I complained during every visit. Im 2016 had it implanted. Totally disappointed with the misrepresentation. It was still hurting and could not see. I am so sad I believed in my doctor - I have had him for RK in 1995 and touchup Lasik in 2005 and trusted him. I had cataract surgery in March 2012 Bausch and Lomb implants in both eyes Was fine until a yr ago Things started clouding up My right eye is worse, Had an apt today and it comfirmed that the lense has gone bad. No change. The doctor's office even tried to say I had a pre -existing condition of dry eyes. The only plus is that colors are brighter. If I knew it would be worse, I wouldn't have got the surgery done in the first place! If I knew then what I know now. TO ALL OUT THERE! 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. 2015 I would do anything to have my God given lenses back. 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. My vision has become worse, blurry and feels like I have a Vaseline film in my eyes all the time. Why would they need to do this if they were accommodation lenses? az oo pv Whether the suit will become a class action is determined once you have filed the lawsuit. 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. Dr. told me this was the way to go and the best lens I would not need glasses, so I went with his advice. The flimsy piece of S__T broke when I was carrying them in my hand. The Crystal Light Synthetic Ingredient Class Action Lawsuit is Noohi v. The Kraft Heinz Company, Case No. wish my eyes weren't so blurry so I could read all the comments. I asked what the side effects are and the doctor said none. The letter instructs customers to remove the affected products from inventory and return the lenses to the firm. 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. Told that I would be able to see near far and in between (brochure claims the same thing). I used to do the ****** procedure has introduced this procedure to many Dr's. Dr. said that a membrane sometime grows in back of the eye. Have you priced ********, it did not help my problem! That did not happen. Bosch & Lomb will just ignore you and most states now protect doctors from lawsuits as they require an expert doctor in the same field to claim malpractice. Then I went to another opthalmologist who said he did not use the Bosch & Lomb lens. I have written to Bausch & Lomb to no avail. Had both eyes done in 2014. My periferal vision is bad. Thirty-four plaintiffs filed claims involving 47 PIOL implants What a scam. Distance was a problem. I am a nurse and I rely on good vision. His exact words were; I will have you reading a restaurant menu at arms length with minimal lighting. No luck in clearing up vision. Any lawyers out there? I never heard the Crystalens until my eye doctor insisted how wonderful it is and I would be a wonderful candidate. I wish I had taken action that first year against the doctor and lense manufacturer. On my initial consultation the Doctor told me he recommended the Crystal lens. Last year, when we visited the eye surgeon, he did a procedure to both of us, which according to him would clean and improve greatly our visions. Sarah R. London After getting the first eye done I had 20x20 distance vision but very poor accommodation for close up reading. That did not happen. My saga continues! There should be a law against these optometristsmy dr. practice got a legal warning and fined for making promises and statements referring the Crystalens implant that are just not trueit's all about the money isnt it. The Dr's response: He gave eye drops. I need cheaters to do everything close up especially at work. I am a competitive Table Tennis player and have lost my ability to see depth (so no accommodation here). WebMany problems with Crystalens. They put a plain lens in and because of damage from the previous Crystalens they had to use a ZAG laser on my eye to reduce the fogging left over. And it has turned out great, everything is clear and bright, I have 20/25 vision at distance, 20/12.5 at midrange and only need readers for very fine print. The eye surgeon wants to put another in my right eye, but definitely won't! The laser was suppose to reflect the same as the contact, but now the near vision is even worse. : Expiration Date:11-699865 to 11-699951 01/14/201611-699952 to 11-700027 01/14/2016. Had a yag procedure to remove those membranes and the problem is still here. She is grateful that she can see but totally feels robbed and cheated. WebI just learned today while researching latest treatment options of the past recall and class action lawsuit regarding Crystalens IOL. Tried to give complaints description as everyone before me as stated however told my email not corrected. I have just purchased a year and three months later to my replacement with the crystalens two new pairs of glasses. He didn't find any macular impairment so I am hoping I will get that lazer treatment tomorrow. Well, I found out that he didn't, because she became worried from too many folks having problems with their Crystalens. I hope this post saves someone else the misery that I deal with every day and got to pay for the priviledge. For me, it did not work. Wish I knew someone that could help me! Each visit I was told I am not producing any tears, I never had a problem with tears or pollen until this procedure! My doctor asked if I needed glasses post-surgery, would I rather wear glasses to see distances or for close work. I wanted to have it out, but they said, no, that wasn't possible, as I'd had YAG laser, in fact several times. Dr. Davidsons number is 720.848.2020. 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. Eagle Eye Consultants Inc My vision seemed blurred so when I turned 65 I thought I needed cataract surgery. I was instructed that if l try to have the problems corrected l risk blindness. I am a health professional and felt I could advocate for her. 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. I did not hear those statistics before the surgery. Unfortunately, it has popped out again and again and still is not correct. Telephone: (212) 355-9500 . 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. Since then I have had the pain re-occur many times and realized that it happened after I read and used my computer for many hours. WebHomeowner files class action lawsuit to stop smart meters. They were rimless, I had another pair previously and had never had a problem with their fitting, but they couldn't put their lenses in my old frames. A new doctor gives me prescriptions for Nevanac. What are they gonna do? So glad I finally found a sounding board for this problem. 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