Presbyopia Correcting IOLs

Presbyopia is a condition that most people over the age of 40 experience that results in difficulty seeing up close without the aid of bifocals, trifocals, or reading glasses. The age-related condition is believed to be caused by a hardening of the lens inside the eye, making it difficult for the eye’s muscles to change its focus.

Over time, the lens becomes cloudy and develops into a cataract. It is said that, if we live long enough, everyone will develop cataracts. The only way to treat cataracts is to remove and replace it with an Intraocular Lens (IOL) .

Until recently, the primary option was to receive a “fixed focus” IOL. Patients who received this type of IOL typically had both eyes corrected for distant vision but usually still required glasses for intermediate and near vision. If you are experiencing presbyopia or cataracts, you may be a candidate for one of the new technologically-advanced IOLs that can provide a full range of vision. This means that you can read and see clearly in the distance and everything in-between, with little or no dependence on bifocals, trifocals, or contact lenses. It’s almost like having bifocals or progressive lens inside your eye.

Depending on the technological features of the IOLs, they may be describe as “Accommodating IOLs”, “Apodized diffractive IOLs”, or “Multifocal IOLs”. Each of these lenses has some advantages and disadvantages. Which one is better for you depends on the unique characteristics of your eye as well as your lifestyle needs. You and your doctor will decide together which lens is more advantageous for you.
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AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL:

Potentially Eliminate Cataracts and the Need For Glasses All at Once

What is the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL?
The AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens is a breakthrough intraocular lens (IOL) that corrects cataracts, with or without presbyopia. Presbyopia is the reason many patients need reading glasses as their eyes age. The result is clear vision near, far, and everywhere in between.

How does the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens differ from other IOLs?
The AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens is a multifocal IOL. Traditional IOLs are monofocal. As the name implies, monofocal lenses can only give you clear distance vision, which means reading glasses are still needed. Even if you don’t wear reading glasses now, you’d have to with a traditional IOL.

The Leading Choice for Cataracts and Astigmatism
If you have astigmatism and cataracts, we may recommend another advanced lens called the AcrySof® Toric lens. It’s the first IOL that treats preexisting astigmatism at the same time it corrects cataracts, so you don’t have to undergo two separate procedures. You will also enjoy improved quality distance vision.

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crystalens®

The first and only FDA-approved accommodating intraocular lens.

crystalens® is the only intraocular lens that uses the natural focusing ability of the eye. crystalens® is the only Presbyopia correcting lens for cataract patients that provides a single focal point throughout a continuous range of vision.

Effective Near Vision

Most crystalens patients have reduced their dependence on glasses and are able to read the newspaper or a phone book without glasses

Effective Intermediate Vision

Most crystalens patients are able to see their computers, dashboards and anything else at arm’s length without glasses

Effective Distance Vision

Most crystalens patients are able to see 20/40 or better after surgery, so the clock across the room or the TV in the corner are clearly within sight.

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ReZoom

The ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens is a clear, foldable implant made of a high-refractive-index acrylic material. This new technology multifocal lens is designed to provide a full range of vision – near, distance and intermediate – after cataract treatment.

The ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens features Balanced View Optics™ Technology – uniquely proportioned visual zones that provide it with a major advantage. Each ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens is divided into 5 different zones with each zone designed for different light and focal distances.

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