My experience after fitting multifocal intraocular lenses

“Since the age of 18, I have had diopters (cylinders 0.50) with which I could function without glasses, so I did not perceive my poor eyesight as a handicap. However, from the age of 36, my diopters increased every year, and then increased sharply at the age of 44.”

Some would say that -1.50 and -2.0 for distance, and +2.5 for reading is not a big dioptre, but for me it was quite enough to completely tie me to glasses, and two pairs, without which I could not function normally, because everything was blurry.

My job is such that I spend a lot of time in front of the computer, so wearing two pairs of glasses caused me difficulties at work. An even bigger problem for me was performing some everyday, basic actions. For example, when I get a message on my phone, I can’t read it until I put on my glasses, and when you’re e.g. in public transport, changing glasses quickly can be difficult. Also, like every woman, my problem was that I couldn’t put on nice make-up, do my eyebrows, nails, and that I couldn’t wear sunglasses at all for years.

When I realized how dependent I had become on glasses, I decided to find a solution to that problem. My older son wore glasses for 10 years and we visited a lot of eye clinics. Apart from kindness and expertise, I have to say that in the Perfect Vision clinic I saw such modern and contemporary technology for the first time. I really don’t know if there is anything similar anywhere in this area. This is a great thing, because you are sure that the diagnosis, which is very important, will be done in the best possible way. This is also the biggest reason why I decided not to do this operation in Belgrade, where I live, but to come to Subotica. When I first entered the clinic, I was delighted with the space, it is beautifully decorated, modernly equipped and at the same time in an excellent location, in the very center of the city, next to the bus station. Simply, the entire work of the clinic and staff is subordinated to the comfort of the patient.

Before the operation, I felt wonderful, relaxed, without fear or trepidation. I was very happy to be there and I couldn’t wait to enter the hall and solve my long-standing problem in about 10 minutes. I kept thinking about how wonderful it felt when I first put on my glasses and saw a sharp image. I fantasized about the day when I would see like that with my own eyes, without glasses, and that’s why I eagerly awaited the operation and, of course, before the effects.

The operation was painless and quick. It’s amazing how with one short procedure, you solve a problem in the long run. Recovery is comfortable and also fast. Already on the third day I could read, I could see fantastically at close range, better than with glasses. My distance was a little blurry, mostly because of the drip therapy I was using. At the check-up after 7 days, the doctor confirmed that I can now see 125%!

What can I tell you… After many years, I now go to the sea with sunglasses, I can finally see every message that comes to me, I can put on beautiful makeup, do my eyebrows, nails, not to mention how much easier it is for me to do my work at the computer.

I have two patients in my environment who have undergone this operation. Seeing them working fantastically, I decided to take this step myself and I am immensely grateful to them for their motivation. That’s why I would like to give a recommendation to all future patients, regardless of age. I want to use my example to encourage and motivate them to do the operation, because their whole life will be changed for the better. Try to overcome fear, surround yourself with good thoughts and bring only positive energy into the operating room. Then the results cannot be absent!

Best regards from Belgrade,
Aleksandra Šašaroga (51 years old), Belgrade”