My name is Michele Lee, and I am a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ. Please hit the subscribe button if you like my content, and thanks for following me on my KZread journey!
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Tozer Lee Eye Center
9811 N 95th St #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 480-947-4493
www.tozerleeeye.com
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I just had my left eye done 2 days ago and couldn't be happier never been so excited to go get needles and scalpel in my right eye to get it done in 2 weeks
Can i have cataract surgery and eyelid lift at same time? When I cannot see clearly i prop my eye lids open for a moment and I can see so much better,my eyelids feel very heavy. 🤔
So thankful to find out about Lumify. I didnt knowcsuch a product existed.
Don't cheap out on your eyes. I went with the Panoptix because I spent years looking for my readers and cleaning dirty glasses. Why, if you don't have to. Save up and have it done. I figured I will be using them for hopefully another 20 years. Divide 20 years, 365 days into that extra cost and see what that is per day for ideal vision and no hunting around for glasses any longer.
What causes dark skin around eyes
Miss I have flutters in the eyes. I went to the doctor but there was no solution
The CREST Study Many eye supplements don’t have Meso-Zeaxanthin as an ingredient, using the rationale that the body creates this carotenoid by converting it from Lutein. Others say there aren’t enough scientific studies on Meso-Zeaxanthin to draw a firm conclusion about its significance. However, over 25 placebo-controlled trials involving supplements with Meso-Zeaxanthin prove its effectiveness. But what about patients who cannot convert Lutein into Meso-Zeaxanthin? Without a supplement that contains Meso-Zeaxanthin, improvement of visual performance and reduction of risk for developing age-related macular degeneration may be severely compromised. Therefore, to realize the benefits of using all three carotenoids, the inclusion of Meso-Zeaxanthin is essential. For that reason, two clinical trials published in 2016 and 2017 show the significant benefits of supplementing with all three macular carotenoids - Meso-Zeaxanthin, Lutein and Zeaxanthin. In the first trial, known as CREST3 (Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Trials), the evidence showed that those taking supplements with all three carotenoids improved their visual function - including contrast sensitivity, vision in glare, and reading speed. Then in the second major two-year clinical trial with those diagnosed with the early stages of AMD, CREST AMD4, the results showed that those taking supplements with all three carotenoids improved their visual function - including contrast sensitivity, vision in glare, and reading speed.
Of the three macular carotenoids in the eye, Meso-Zeaxanthin is the most powerful. It exists at the center of the macula, and studies show that when Meso-Zeaxanthin combines with Lutein and Zeaxanthin, they become even more effective than they are on their own. When they work together, these critical ingredients are useful in rebuilding the macular pigment, screening out harmful blue light, fighting inflammation and reducing oxidative stress in the eyes and brain.
Meso-Zeaxanthin is the most potent carotenoid in the macular pigment.
Without a supplement that contains Meso-Zeaxanthin, improvement of visual performance and reduction of risk for developing age-related macular degeneration may be severely compromised. Therefore, to realize the benefits of using all three carotenoids, the inclusion of Meso-Zeaxanthin is essential.
Vision Defender Lutein, Zeaxanthin & Meso-Zeaxanthin Eye Supplement MAC Vegan/Vegetarian Antioxidant Carotenoids for Eyes (90 capsules/One-A-Day) Made in UK
Numerous studies have investigated the role of dietary nutrients in the development of cataracts or need for cataract surgery [125-130]. Specifically, antioxidants are of interest for their potential role in reducing oxidative damage leading to cataract formation. L and Z are the only carotenoids found within the human lens, although in significantly lower concentrations compared to the retina [131]. Approximately 74% of L and Z are located in the epithelium and cortex, where the lens is exposed to oxygen in the surrounding aqueous humor [132]. Proposed functions include preventing oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in the epithelial cells.
more recently MZ has been detected in the serum, and supplementation trials have demonstrated a significant increase in macular pigments levels after oral supplement with MZ, suggesting that MZ can be absorbed after oral administration and transported to the macula. Supplementation trials involving L, MZ, and Z suggest that MZ may be absorbed and converted in the retina, as supplementation with high dosages of MZ (10 mg MZ, 10 mg L, and 2 mg Z or 17 mg MZ, 3 mg L, and 2 mg Z) resulted in higher macular pigment levels and higher MZ serum levels than supplementing without MZ (20 mg L and 0.86 mg Z).
Lutemax 2020 has approximately 13% of zeaxanthin (a mix of (3R, 3′R)-zeaxanthin and (3R, 3′S)-zeaxanthin) while FloraGlo has 2- 9% of zeaxanthin with minimal meso-zeaxanthin.
higher intake of lutein or zeaxanthin and resulting higher serum or plasma and tissue con-centrations may interfere with beneficial signaling mediated by other carotenoids, as indicated by endogenously relevant b-carotene-mediated retinoid signaling. Proposing recommendations based on single carotenoids without evaluating the entire picture of carotenoid-mediated signaling within the whole organism is preliminary and risky.
mechanisms controlling the deposition and stabilization of MP are not fully understood. An atypical spatial profile of MP exists in the fovea of some people. This central dip in MP has been proposed to be due to a lack of MZ in these individuals, potentially due to an inability to convert lutein to MZ.
Supplementing w Meso-Zeaxantin is required in addition to Lutein and zeaxanthin. AREDS2 doesn't include MZ. Recent work highlighted that enrichment of macular pigment (MP) in patients with early AMD enhances visual function by improving contrast sensitivity, consistent with findings that supplementing with lutein, zeaxanthin, and MZ enhances visual performance in persons with and without retinal disease. increase in MPOD was significantly greater when MZ was included in the supplement. Thus, supplementing with all 3 carotenoids for 12 months, at 20 mg/day total, resulted in the best outcomes in terms of MPOD and visual function. In formulations lacking MZ, up to 25% of study participants exhibited a non response regarding MP levels.
Makula is a 3 dose pill, full of fillers Synthetic vitamins Better buy organic food based multi Buy high quality Lutein, Meso & Zeaxantin, 3X 1gm omega 3 All in the cost based store
Macula fovea full of Lutein Faz zeathantin Foveola mainly Meso Zeaxantin
Healthy diet, greens, vegetables Whole bags of greens daily. No calorie, perfect for smoothie Spinach, Arugula, kale, broccoli, onions, garlic, whole lemons, kiwis, berries. Nuts Plain organic Kefir, organic everything avoid plastic, everything
I have some that I bought for my wedding . Can I use expired drops .
They should come plastic, petro free. Glass bottle, gravity glass dropper. Plastic water bottles deliver 100,000 plastic toxic petro leaching nano particles. These plastic drops easily 10,000 per bottle. These particles will get everywhere in the eye, retina, cornea, all. Of course no petro ingredients. Deliver thousands leaches quemicals from the plastic bottle.
Dr. Lee, I had Laser cataract surgery on both eyes. Left eye in December of 2023 and Right eye March of 2024. My right eye is fine but in my left eye all objects are smaller and seem farther away. In addition my left eye is getting blurry and my vision seem to be worsening. I have asked my eye doctor about the small object issue and he says there isn't much he can do about it. I really don't believe I am being told the truth. Please advise
I’m contemplating the information you shared. Currently have long distance in my dominant eye and near vision in the other. Thinking this is the way to go for surgery, but I have an astigmatism to consider. Great information. Thanks for the video.
Many cataract operations fail.
Can you please let me know what's going on
Yes hi how you doing my name is Tammy I'm needing some kind of answers I have I've had them for about a year now I started seeing things in my eye I looked outside to see my lens from the inside it looks like my lens might be all smudgy and crack can that happen from what I see when the sun is hitting my eye it looks like it's been cracked
I had recently cataract surgery and now I'm dealing with floaters
Dear Doctor Lee, why didn't you include the Lenstec ClearView 3 Multifocal IOL in this video?
Dear Dr. Lee, thank you for claryfying the advantages of FLACS in a very logical way. Infact, I was very much interested to get my cataract surgery done with FLACS. But after listening from you I have decided to get my cataract surgery done by Phacoemulsification without FLACS as I am going for Alcon Clareon Vivity IOL (which is not multifocal/trifocal where precise centering is very important according to you) and I don't have astigmatism. Please correct me if my uderstanding/decision is wrong for not opting FLACS. Furthermore, it would be better if you make a video to understand how effectively the power of IOLs are set (except LAL or LAL+) for individuals prior to implanting IOL.
Thank for the information Dr. It will be nice to know what is the approximate cost too & recovery. Thanks again
I just had LAL+ and it was $12k. It includes any laser treatment up to a year from the surgery date should anything else need to be adjusted after lock-in.
@@djplumking thanks
I had cataract surgery and verifocals two weeks ago and my vision is very fuzzy. At today’s check up I was told that there is some inflammation and it was described as being like a layer of dust. I forgot to ask if it would clear up in time.
Is there restrictions with these lenses for those having suffered a detached retina that was corrected by a Scleral Buckle? Prior to the detached, astigmatism was present which got even worse after the Scleral Buckle was attached
I had cataract surgery about 8 years ago. And asked for the single lens IOL for distances only, since I only wore glasses for reading. And not to have mono vision lens......but think the doctor did this and I have double vision now. Wish I would have never had cataract surgery. I keep asking the new doctor if this can be fixed with a different lens and he says no. And just keeps putting prism in my glasses, which helps some. Driving is so stressful.
What ahppened to the Juve-vene(sp?) weve been waiting for? LALs been out for years Odessy is new. Love YOU and want to see you for cats but some opthmos are still claiming they have the latest advancements like ORA and whatever 2010 lens they have. Why do they do that yhey can make just as much money just doing their best 2024. Makes me hate them like hate all salesman. Thanks youre the best. PS Can I get long time PCOs removed BEFORE cat surgery.
Now I have conflicting opinions. I'm back where I started. ???
Good information!
Good day doc I'm ralph 37 yrs old, I had my cataract surgery last July 2024 days surgery I notice that my iris moves or jiggle and I'm still 18 days after surgery is this a part of normal healing process? Thanks
I realize now that the minutes spent w surgeon were quite hurried. 6 weeks post op still having daily pain and ghosts. Vision worse than pre op which was ltd due to a prior (tx’d) infection. Need 2nd eye done. When am up to it will seek new surgeon. When called this one w problems he seemed very annoyed and dismissive. I have restarted ABX gtts which are helping pain until find new surgeon. I just went to nearest place rec’d by PCP that I could see to drive to.
I’ve had the laser treatment done twice?. I have question hiw many time does the laser typically clears up the blurred cataract,
How many laser treatments to clear it up?
Large number of floaters, drive me crazy.
Good information 👍
I've had eye cancer and I've had four surgeries and I need three more because I have blood coming out of my nose and mouth every time but i don't think it's eye Cancer 🥺
I had this upgrade…worth EVERY penny, even if you need to get a loan! No more glasses for me….! Of course it is an individual decision!
Use caster oil drops cure this in a few weeks! Defuses don’t even thing about them very bad for your health! Vitamin A anti inflammatory to take is turmeric!
Flashes of light in corner of left eye just started two days ago and have noticed increased floaters.Trying to get an appointment asap
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I'm a month today for cataract surgery # 1 and 25th for surgery # 2. Shadows, side arcs, my drops are being tapered due to the steroids, I do have dry eyes( was treated for same about a year prior to the surgeries. I pray that these post operatives shadows and arcs will go away with time. Following up with the doctor as scheduled, so far no infections and or inflammation. Praying for full recovery as well as my vision( 20/20) using over the counter reading glasses only. No more bifocals.
I have a blurry vision and cannot focus. My operation was 31 hours ago (one eye only), my eye is still dilated and the top of iris is thinner for some reason than other parts of iris. I’m really worried. The lens is EDOF with astigmatism.