Lens Implants
Standard
Cataract surgery using a standard intraocular lens (IOL) is the most basic way to remove a cataract. It gently removes the eye's cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear lens. The new lens is generally only effective for distance vision - glasses will generally be needed for near vision and intermediate vision. New premium intraocular lens (PIOL) options can give patients more independence from glasses postoperatively, and can actually grant vision that improves over time.
Premium Lens Options
Patients who undergo cataract surgery with a standard lens implant have distance vision corrected. These patients will likely need to wear glasses to see a television screen clearly or read small print, but the cloudiness and yellowing/loss of colors in their vision will be gone. New innovations in IOL technology allow patients to see near, far, and everything in between. ReSTOR®, Crystalens®, and TECNIS® Multifocal IOL can allow patients to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses or contacts after cataract surgery. For patients who opt for PIOLs, the surgery technique is the exact same, but the implant is different.
Lens Implant Options
Alcon AcrySof ReSTOR® Bifocal Lens Implant
The ReSTOR® lens allows approximately 97% to clearly see distant objects and near objects at the same time without difficulty. Objects at arms length (computer screen) will often times require reading glasses to be seen clearly. Vision will be slightly reduced in dim lighting. About 5% of patients notice glare or haloes.
Alcon AcrySof Toric for Astigmatism
Cataract patients with astigmatism who want corrective lens independence after surgery may prefer having a Toric lens implant. The Alcon AcrySof Toric lens corrects both the cataract and astigmatism, resulting in greater visual results. The Toric lens implant cannot correct presbyopia. Bifocals or reading glasses may be required for computer use or reading.
Bausch & Lomb Crystalens® Accommodating Lens Implant
The Crystalens implant makes use of the eye's muscles that focus and move the eye’s natural lens. This IOL allows for smooth transitions from near to far vision. About 95% of people can read newspapers without glasses, but may need glasses in dim light or for fine print. The good news is that lens implants last a lifetime. The vast majority of people are pleased with their intraocular lens, regardless of which lens they choose. The Crystalens, Toric, and ReSTOR lenses are FDA-tested and have a sterling reputation of producing excellent results.
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