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There are several types of intra-ocular lenses (IOLs) to choose from for cataract surgery. You have three options today in lens replacement solutions for your vision needs.

Correcting Distance Vision With a Monofocal IOL

A monofocal IOL is designed to provide clear distance vision. This means you will be able to see objects far away. However, you will need glasses for reading and any type of close detailed work. Monofocal IOLs have been the standard implant used for decades to help patients after a cataract is removed. Millions of monofocal IOLs have been successfully implanted providing cataract patients with clear distance vision.

Correcting Distance and Near Vision With Accomodating IOLs

The Crystalens® is the first and only FDA-Approved accomodating intra-ocular lens. Crystalens® is the only intraocular lens that uses the natural focusing ability of the eye and the only presbyopia-correcting lens for cataract patients that provides a single focal point throughout a continuous range of vision. Accommodating lens "flexes" or "accommodates" using the eyes natural muscles to focus on subjects at various distances, delivering a continuous range of vision - near, intermediate and far. Crystalens® is the one and only FDA-approved accommodating lens available in the United States. Crystalens® can reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses.

For more information on the Crystalens®, Click here.


Correcting Distance and Near Vision With Multifocal IOLs

Recent advances in IOL technology have made it possible for you to read magazines, newspapers and computer screens, without reading glasses or bifocals, while still clearly seeing objects at a distance. ReSTOR® and ReZoomTM Lenses are the latest technology available for multifocal intra-ocular lens implant (IOL). These lenses have the ability to help you focus close (for reading), intermediate (for computer use) and far.



The Acrysof® ReSTOR® multifocal lens uses patented apodized diffractive technology similar to that used in microscopes and telescopes to improve image quality. Twelve very small, concentric circles create a gradual tapering of layered steps from the center to the outside edge of this lens to create a smooth transition of light between the distance and near focal points. This series of tiny concentric steps work together to focus light for both near and distance vision.

The Acrysof® ReSTOR® multifocal lens uses patented apodized diffractive technology similar to that used in microscopes and telescopes to improve image quality. Twelve very small, concentric circles create a gradual tapering of layered steps from the center to the outside edge of this lens to create a smooth transition of light between the distance and near focal points. This series of tiny concentric steps work together to focus light for both near and distance vision.

In a clinical study, 80% of patients receiving the Acrysof® ReSTOR® IOL reported that they never wear glasses for any activities. With the Acrysof® ReSTOR® IOL they can read a book, work on the computer, cook, and drive a car - day or night - and play golf or tennis with the increased freedom from glasses.

For more information on the Acrysof® ReSTOR® IOL, visit AcrysofRestor.com




The ReZoom™ IOL is a second-generation refractive multifocal acrylic IOL that provides cataract patients with greater independence from glasses. It features Balanced View Optics™ technology that distributes light over five optic zones for enhanced restoration of visual function providing distance, intermediate and near vision. ReZoom™ lenses are so effective that 92% of its patients never or seldom need to wear glasses.

Click here to view a presentation on how the ReZoom lens works.


The ultimate technology

The eye measurements used to calculate the IOL power are critical.



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