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The Crystalens Accomodating IOL
The Crystalens® Accomodating Intraocular Lens (IOL) is one of the newest IOL technologies to hit the market, and represents a breakthrough in vision restoration after cataract surgery.
You see, in traditional cataract surgery, the cloudy lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a monofocal IOL that provides clear vision, but a person still has to wear glasses or contacts to see at all distances.
With the Crystalens IOL, patients after cataract surgery now have the opportunity to restore the widest range of possible vision without glasses – near, far and everything in between!
More About Crystalens
What makes the Crystalens IOL so unique is that it is the very first IOL designed to mimic the natural eye’s flexibility and focus power. As we age, the lens of our eyes begin to harden and be come less flexible. This is a condition called presbyopia and is the reason we all need to wear reading glasses once we get into our forties.
Thanks to the Crystalens Accomodating IOL, you can now restore the close-up focusing ability that you enjoyed in your youth. By using the natural response of the eye's muscle movement to focus the lens at all distances, the Crystalens enables the patient to view things clearly and seamlessly through all distance ranges, especially up close.
The Crystalens IOL differs from other monofocal and multifocal IOLs in it’s ability to function as the normal lens of the eye would – by allowing the muscles of the eye to control is focusing power. Traditional IOLs can only focus at specific lengths – a handicap that may require patients to still need glasses for viewing objects at certain lengths.
Am I a Candidate?
If you are experiencing the development of cataracts, and wish to reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses, then you are a candidate for this life-changing procedure.
There are several health concerns that can make surgery medically risky, such as uncontrolled diabetes, but these can only be determined through a thorough vision evaluation with a trained ophthalmologist. If you’d like to find out if the Crystalens IOL or another vision correction option could work for you, schedule your exam with us today!
Realistic Expectations
The documented results from the Crystalens procedure have been excellent, but it is important to understand that there are variables unique to each person’s vision that could affect their outcome. While the chances are extremely high you will significantly reduce your need for glasses, not everyone will gain 20/20 vision at all distances. Additionally, even if you achieve 20/20 vision universally, you may still need assistance to view things clearly in low light. These are factors of each person’s unique vision. Factors that change over time and are impossible to predict and control with any refractive vision correction procedure.
The most important thing is to be sure you have all your questions answered and are confident in your choice and expected outcome before you choose any vision correcting procedure. The doctors at Price Vision Group will work with you to determine the best treatment option available, and will make sure you are armed with all the information needed to make a confident and informed decision.
The Next Step
If you are excited about once again being able to clearly perceive the world you live in, the Crystalens may be right for you. Find out if you are a candidate for this amazing new procedure by calling 800-317-3937
