Patient Journey #7:
Dr. Emilio Méndez
Cataract, Myopia & Presbyopia

After more than 40 years in surgery, Colombian ophthalmologist Dr. Emilio Méndez noticed his vision was deteriorating. The diagnosis confirmed his suspicion: cataract.

His biggest concern was no longer being able to see clearly during surgery.

The growing uncertainty in the operating room led him to make a decision: he had a LENTIS Comfort intraocular lens, a modern EDOF lens (Extended Depth of Focus), implanted.

For over four decades, Dr. Emilio Méndez worked as a respected ophthalmologist in Colombia, specializing in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery. Then came the moment when he was faced himself with the decision to undergo eye surgery.

What began as a slight uncertainty quickly turned into a serious concern: What if one day I can no longer see clearly during surgery?

The thought of losing his surgical precision haunted him. As an experienced surgeon, he knew exactly how important visual acuity and depth of focus are for safe and successful operations. It became more important for him to trust a colleague he had complete confidence in: Dr. Durán.

His diagnosis confirmed his suspicion: cataract.

After careful diagnostics, the two doctors chose a modern and comfortable solution: the implantation of a LENTIS Comfort intraocular lens, an EDOF lens (Extended Depth of Focus). This type of lens not only enables clear vision at distance and intermediate range, but in Dr. Méndez‘s case, it also provides good near vision. Only one eye required surgery.

The surgery went smoothly. The improvement was immediate - and visible. Post-operative care was routine, but the result was anything but ordinary for Dr. Méndez:

„This surgery really changed my life. After relying on glasses since childhood, I now enjoy visual freedom.“

Today, Dr. Méndez stands in the operating room with a new perspective: not just on his patients but also on himself. The experience of being a patient has profoundly broadened his perspective.