Dear Trish,

I just wanted to thank you and Dr. Bello for your understanding and thoroughness regarding my Crystalens implantation. To be honest with you, initially I thought it was a gimmick (scam) to make more money. As a retiree, I've become very defensive, especially with something as important as my vision.

At our consultation, after viewing the video narrated by Pat Summerall, I really became skeptical. I respect him as a former ballplayer and announcer in the N.F.L., but let's be realistic; he isn't doing that video for free. So I left with mixed feelings. I talked to three of my closest friends who had cataract surgery, and they said they never heard of the Crystalens. Now, I really had questions.

I am a former Biology/Earth Science teacher, who taught 36 years in the Chicago Public Schools. My mind is open to and welcomes innovations in Science. So I wrote a "barrage" of questions that I felt crucial in making my decision. For example: What if Dr. Bello retires? Who do I see if there are problems or complications? So we meet again, and you were great! Both you and Dr. Bello made me feel confident that this was the way to go.

Your statement "it's like seeing in high definition" was right on the money. The first thing I noticed after the surgery was color intensity. Colors were richer, hues were very striking. My environment is so clear, that I actually welcome Crystalens implant in my other cataract stricken eye.

Sincerely,

George Wolf