In May 2025, I had my annual eye exam with Dr. Macie Finkelstein. I was aware that a cataract was forming in my left eye; however, she informed me that I now had it in both eyes. I needed to proceed with scheduling surgery. I met with Dr. Jason Brenner to discuss surgery and lens options the following week. Our conversation was very informative, and I had confidence that choosing the light-adjustable lens was the best option for me. I am retired from working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and now enjoying spending time with my photography including exhibiting my work. Dr. Brenner told me that once the cataract is removed, its hazy yellowish film will be gone, so colors, especially blue will be true and more vibrant for me. On two successive Mondays in July, I had the cataract surgery performed on my respective eyes. I went for the surgery at the SurgiCenter in Waltham. It was a comfortable facility for me and for my wife, who waited to drive me home after the surgery. Right on time, I was escorted into the preop area where I was made comfortable to receive a series of eye drops. That series was repeated a few times. The anesthesiologist visited with me to discuss what I will receive to numb my eye. Of the many surgeries one could have during your life, having eye surgery instilled some fear in me. Once ready, I was moved to the operating room. Again, I was made comfortable and appropriately draped to maintain the sterile setting for the surgery. Dr. Brenner spoke with me giving me confidence that I chose wisely. His professional skill was apparent. The time in the OR was about 15-minutes. Dr. Brenner informed me that that procedure went perfectly and that I would recover well. I met with his assistant who gave me a selection of protective eyewear including very dark sunglasses. The key to selecting the light-adjustable lens was to avoid direct UV sunlight. The reason for this in when I do the follow up sessions, UV light is used to fine tune my distance vision to get it to ‘20’ on the eye charts. I faithfully wore the sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat when outside in the daylight for the entire period until my respective lenses were ‘locked.’ After three weeks, I went for my first of four light therapy sessions with Dr Vivian Yao. The first two fine-tuned my vision, and the second two were to lock my lens to the best focus for me. The sessions consisted in staring into a scope that had a very bright light that I looked at for a period of time ranging upward to 120 seconds. An external lens was place over my eye that was being treated, and a cover was placed over the other eye. Both eyes are open, but the covered eye was meant to be relaxed and not distracted during the procedure. The difference between adjusting the focus and ‘locking’ the lens was the brightness of the light and the time staring at it. To be honest, the last session for the locking was less comfortable because of the length of time and the extreme brightness of the light, but all was successful. After each session, I was reminded that I would see colors tinting my vision for about 24-hours. I was pleased for the warning. When I arrived home, my living room had an orange cast, and the family room was pink. Think of looking through a colored filter. This is the sensation you will have as your eyes adjust back to normal. Not a problem, but a unique visual experience. Bottom-line: am I happy with the result and would I do it again if needed. A resounding ‘yes’ to both questions. I know that the choice of the light-adjustable lens is permanent, so no future surgery is anticipated. If there is any clouding of my eye due to age, a 15-minute laser treatment will clear that up. The biggest thing that I have had to get used to is not wearing eyeglasses for distance vision. I have worn eyeglasses since I was in the 5th grade, so it feels strange moving around without eyeglasses. The other adjustment is using reading glasses now. The adjustment is having them at the ready to use; therefore, carrying the eyeglasses and not wearing them all the time. This is a small adjustment that is worth it for now seeing the eye chart at ’20.’ Even more rewarding is seeing my grandchildren and taking photos with ease. I highly recommend Boston Vision, and specifically Drs. Finkelstein, Brenner, Yao, and their terrific staff who helped me through this entire process. They are all outstanding.

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