KENIA EYE HOSPITAL
Prelex & Refractive Lens Services | Ophthalmology | Mumbai
PATIENT PROFILE
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| City | Mumbai (referred through a personal family connection with Dr. Vaishal Kenia) |
| Presenting Complaint | Discomfort with spectacles; ill-fitting frames and reduced comfort with distance vision |
| Refractive Power | Approximately 1.5 to 2 D |
| Duration of Issue | 2 to 3 years of spectacle wear |
| Previous Correction | Spectacles, which the patient found uncomfortable and prone to slipping |
| Procedure Performed | Prelex (Presbyopic Lens Exchange) surgery with ZEISS Trifocal intraocular lens implantation, both eyes |
| Date of Procedure | 2026 |
| Outcome | Excellent - comfortable, spectacle-free vision after both eyes treated |
THE PROBLEM
Condition
The patient had been wearing spectacles for 2 to 3 years, with a relatively mild power of approximately 1.5 to 2 D, but found them consistently uncomfortable. Her spectacles would slip off as soon as she woke up in the morning, and she found herself seeing less clearly at distance and growing increasingly tired of wearing them day to day. Her husband, a family friend of Dr. Vaishal Kenia, brought her to Kenia Eye Hospital directly, drawn by the hospital's reputation and access to the latest equipment and technology.
Emotional & Psychological Impact
The ongoing discomfort of spectacles that would not stay in place, combined with a general dislike of needing them at all, made the patient keen to explore a permanent alternative. As a family friend of Dr. Kenia, her husband had heard a great deal about his practice and technology beforehand, which gave the couple confidence in pursuing a more definitive solution rather than continuing with spectacles.
CONSULTATION & TREATMENT PLAN
What Was Assessed During the Consultation?
- Evaluation of the patient's current spectacle power and overall comfort with corrective eyewear
- Discussion of the patient's dissatisfaction with spectacles, including fit and distance vision comfort
- Assessment of suitability for lens-based vision correction as an alternative to continued spectacle wear
Why This Approach Was Chosen?
Rather than continuing with spectacles, Dr. Vaishal Kenia recommended Prelex (Presbyopic Lens Exchange) surgery, explaining that her existing prescription could be removed entirely and that she could choose the range of vision she wanted going forward. The patient and her husband opted for a ZEISS Trifocal intraocular lens, designed to provide clear vision at near, intermediate, and distance ranges without dependence on spectacles.
- Prelex surgery selected to permanently remove the patient's dependence on spectacles
- ZEISS Trifocal lens chosen to provide a full range of vision — near, intermediate, and distance
- Each eye treated in a separate sitting
PROCEDURE DETAILS
Step-by-Step Overview
- Pre-operative evaluation completed to confirm suitability for Prelex surgery with trifocal lens implantation
- First eye treated, with the natural lens exchanged for the ZEISS Trifocal intraocular lens
- Patient reviewed and comfort confirmed following the first eye's surgery
- Second eye treated in a subsequent sitting to complete the procedure
| Procedure Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Prelex (Presbyopic Lens Exchange) with ZEISS Trifocal intraocular lens implantation |
| Duration | Approximately 15 to 20 minutes per eye |
| Pain Reported | None; patient described the surgery as completely pain-free |
| Scheduling | Each eye treated in a separate sitting |
POST-OPERATIVE RESULTS
The patient reported feeling good after each eye's surgery, describing clear comfort from the first day following the initial procedure and continued comfort after her second eye was treated. She confirmed the surgery was completely painless and that she now feels good seeing without the spectacles she had found so uncomfortable to wear.
OUTCOMES AT A GLANCE
| Outcome Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Visual Independence | ✔ Spectacle-free vision achieved with a trifocal lens for near, intermediate, and distance |
| Pain/Discomfort | ✔ None reported; both surgeries described as completely pain-free |
| Comfort | ✔ Patient reported feeling good after each eye's procedure |
| Patient Satisfaction | ✔ Very high — family expressed confidence in the hospital's technology and care |
| Complications | ✔ None |
PATIENT FEEDBACK
“Dr. Kenia is our family friend. I have heard a lot about him, and he has the latest equipment and technology, so I came directly to him. My wife had a problem with her spectacles — she had been wearing them for 2 to 3 years, but she did not like them. As soon as she woke up in the morning, her spectacles would fall off, and she started to see less clearly at distance. Dr. Kenia told us that we could remove her number entirely and choose the range of vision we wanted, so she had Prelex surgery and chose the ZEISS Trifocal Lens for implantation. On the first day, she felt good after one eye, and today she feels good after the other. The surgery took about 15 to 20 minutes and she did not feel any pain at all. She used to get tired of wearing her spectacles, and now she feels good without them.”
POST-PROCEDURE CARE & RECOVERY
Instructions Given to Patient
- Follow prescribed eye drops and post-operative care instructions after each eye's surgery
- Attend scheduled follow-up reviews after both procedures
- Avoid rubbing or pressing on the eyes during the initial healing period
- Report any unusual discomfort or change in vision promptly
Recovery Timeline
| Timeframe | What Patient Can Expect |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (First Eye) | Comfortable vision reported the same day as the first eye's surgery |
| Second Eye | Second eye treated in a follow-up sitting to complete the procedure |
| After Both Eyes | Comfortable, spectacle-free vision confirmed at near, intermediate, and distance |