If explanted; give date: n/a (not applicable).The lens remains implanted.The intraocular lens (iol) is not returning for evaluation as it remains implanted; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device cannot be completed.A review of the device history record, complaint trending, and risk documentation for this device will be performed.Upon completion of the review, if there is any further relevant information a supplemental medwatch will be filed.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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It was reported that the patient is not able to read road signs, feels a film on the bottom right side of her eye, blurry vision, and can not see distance.With intraocular lens (iol).Through follow-up, it was learned the patient still has blurry issues and feels something in her eye like there is a film on the bottom of her right eye.The patient explained that she has stopped driving, because she is unable to read the road signs, see road construction, or change lanes very well.Therefore, the patient decided to stop driving since her vision has gone downhill.On (b)(6) 2022 (2 days post-operative), the patient was able to see the clock on her oven 6-8 feet away and vision was fine.However, on (b)(6) 2022, the patient noticed she could not see very well and had to be 2 feet from the oven just to read the clock on her oven.In the 1 week follow-up appointment on (b)(6) 2022, the surgeon told her the lens looked fine, visual acuity was 20/40, and everything was perfect.The patient explained her visual issues, however, she feels her doctor dismissed her complaints and referred her to another doctor.The surgeon explained to the patient how the lens is designed, therefore, may be feeling the lens and that it may take time for her eye to focus, but this would be the best vision she would get.On (b)(6) 2022, a second doctor said the same as he did not see any issues with the lens.The patient tried to ask if the lens would be causing that film feeling, but the doctor did not know.The doctor suggested the patient see a retina specialist for further evaluation.On (b)(6) 2022, the retina specialist stated there is some swelling in her right eye and prescribed her new medication, durezol drops, refresh drops for dry eye.Her first doctor told her she did not have dry eyes and questioned why she needed refresh drops, but she knew she had a history of dry eyes based on what her optometrist told her.Since using the medication, the patient is feeling a little better, but still feels like something is in her eye and has blurriness.The patient has had no other treatments.The patient briefly mentioned she is diabetic, but the diabetes has not affected her eye sight and that she was told a while back that she has a very minor wrinkle in her eye.At this time, the lens remains implanted.No other information was provided.
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