Lens Implant Testimonials
Lens Implant Testimonials
How I went from 20/8000 to perfect 20/20 vision.
How I went from 20/8000 to perfect 20/20 vision.
Dr. Devgan gave new meaning to my vision, my life, and the way I see the world. How do you thank someone who has given you the gift of sight? I had been wearing glasses ever sense I can remember. Starting in grade school, I became near sighted and it seemed like it worsened every year. My vision was so terrible that without glasses or contact lenses I couldn’t see anything even if it was held up to my nose. You may think that your -4 or -6 or -8 prescription is pretty bad, well my prescription was all the way at -17.00! This means that my vision was about 20 / 8000 (and you need 20/40 to drive without glasses). With eyes like mine, I had to be very careful. I was afraid of having complications, the risk of losing my sight, and just about every other “What if?” question possible. I had to be very selective and careful when choosing an eye surgeon. After all, these are my eyes -- and I want the best. Dr. Devgan is an amazing surgeon and he was referred to me by my eye doctor. Other eye doctors often know who the best eye surgeon is and quite frankly, Dr Devgan’s skill and experience speak for themselves. My eyes were unusually nearsighted so LASIK was not an option for me. I couldn’t tolerate contact lenses very well either. To finally be free of contacts and glasses was almost like a dream. The procedure was completely painless and very quick. I couldn’t believe that I could see immediately after surgery! And I mean right away – it was truly a life changing experience. It has been a few years since my ICL implant and I still have perfect vision. I wish I had known about Dr Devgan and had the surgery sooner. If you’re thinking about this, go see Dr Devgan, spend an hour talking with him about all of your options and go for it. This is your chance to finally have normal eyes. This is the best thing that you can do for yourself! Darcy Pollack
Bonnie Colgan, Photographer
Bonnie Colgan, Photographer
A little over a year ago I became increasingly aware that the degree of correction in my lenses needed to be updated significantly. I was finding it difficult to clearly focus subjects in my camera and to use the computer monitor to edit my photos and manage my business matters. Being vision challenged was rapidly becoming a nightmare for me and my profession. Naively, I thought it was just time for a new lens prescription so I scheduled an appointment with an optometrist who had replaced a local retiring doctor that I had seen for many years. It was then that I was initially diagnosed with a rather rare Fuchs Dystrophy condition. In what I felt was a rather matter of fact manner, I was informed that I also had cataracts and would gradually lose my eyesight or probably have very limited sight at best. But, ‘not to worry, the lens in my eyes could be replaced by transplants from a cadaver.’ Shaken by this news and especially the lack of any personal concern by this doctor for either me or my profession, I knew that a second opinion was really needed. Coincidently at that time a collegial friend of mine recounted that he had required surgery to repair an unsuccessful cataract procedure. From his research to find an eye surgeon to repair the damage problem he found Dr. Uday Devgan. Dr. Devgan successfully repaired the botched procedure for him and as a result my friend was eager to recommend Dr. Devgan to me. Among other things, he went on to describe Dr. Devgan‘s extensive training, his state of the art knowledge, his calm manner, his reputation and standing as a surgical professional amongst his peers, his surgical skill and most importantly in his particular case the stellar results he achieved. After that glowing recommendation I did my own research to confirm for myself and arranged to meet with Dr. Devgan. I was immediately impressed with his level of understanding about my condition. The term specialist would be quite appropriate in his case. He exceeded my expectations to the superlative! He calmly and in layman's terms took the time to explain the diagnosis and the remedies necessary. He set me at ease and gave me complete confidence in a successful resolution. Since it would be necessary to correct both of my eyes it was decided to perform corrective surgery for each eye approximately 6 months apart. Dates for the eye surgeries were set and I am happy to say that both procedures were handled efficiently, professionally and successfully. It has been over a year since the eye surgeries and I continue to see things clearly now without glasses or contact lens. I have better vision that I did at age 16. I believe that Dr. Devgan definitely saved my photography business and as a bonus my love for downhill skiing. My adult children love the fact I no longer wear glasses on a cord around my neck that serve as a bib for dust and other collectibles. :-) Of course focusing through my camera lens without constantly putting on and taking off eyeglasses for each shot set up continues to be astonishing to me. Would I recommend Dr. Devgan?.... in a ‘snapshot click’ of a heartbeat. I consider myself truly fortunate to have had Dr. Devgan recommended to me and then to have chosen him and not someone else to manage the Fuchs Dystrophy. He has given me the gift of clear vision to read, see distance and continue my passion to share the beauty of Mother Nature and the wonders around us through photo images. Besides, how often can you say you look forward to your next visit to a doctor’s office? Bonnie Colgan
My name is Bonnie Colgan. I am 68 years and a retired school principal. I am currently a professional jazz, landscape and wildlife photographer who had used either corrective glasses or contact lenses since college.