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The ReSTOR Multifocal IOL – Clear Vision Without Glasses After Cataract Surgery
In traditional cataract surgery, the cloudy, hard lens of the eye is removed and then replaced with an artificial lens, called a monofocal intraocular lens (IOL). This provides immediate visual clarity, but it does not provide any prescription correction that was present prior to the surgery. Simply put – if a patient used to wear glasses or contacts before they developed cataracts, they will still have to wear them after the procedure.
But not anymore. Thanks to amazing developments in lens technology, there now exist several options that can Restore a person’s full field of vision after cataract surgery, including reading vision.
One such option is the AcrySof® ReSTOR® multifocal IOL. This lens is designed with specific ‘zones’ for viewing objects afar, up close and in between, restoring a patient’s complete range of vision after cataract surgery – without the need for glasses.
More About The ReSTOR Multifocal IOL
For most cataract patients, life without reading glasses seems like a distant memory. But the development of the ReSTOR multifocal IOL can now make those distant memories become reality, thanks to its unique engineering that provides the highest possibility of glasses-free living after cataract surgery – including reading glasses.
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In fact, in the FDA clinical study, over 80% of patients receiving the ReSTOR multifocal IOL reported never needing glasses to perform any activity.
This includes activities such as driving, playing golf, reading the newspaper, working on the computer… all without glasses or contacts.
The ReSTOR® Procedure:
The ReSTOR procedure is basically cataract surgery using an advanced lens technology in replacement of the traditional IOL. Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most commonly performed procedures in the world. It takes only a few hours from the time you arrive to the time you leave, and the visual results are almost immediate. Patients can usually return to normal activities, without glasses or contacts, the very next day.
While initially intended for cataract patients, the lens is now approved for a procedure called Refractive Lens Exchange. This procedure is identical to cataract surgery but involves removing a lens that is presbyopic but not affected by cataracts. This is a great treatment option for people who are in their 40s and 50s and wish to reduce or eliminate their need for glasses and reading glasses, but have yet to develop cataracts.
Am I a Candidate? What Are the Risks?
Anyone who is over the age of 40 and dependant on reading glasses is a potential candidate for the ReSTOR procedure, as well as anyone who has begun to develop cataracts. There are several health issues that could prevent you from having the procedure, and these are easily determined during your examination.
As far as risks are concerned, the greatest one is infection, but still this is very rare, as patients are given antibiotics to prevent this from happening. Otherwise, the procedure is just as safe as any other vision correction procedure, including LASIK.
Next Steps
At Price Vision Group, we take pride in providing all the latest in treatment options for our patients, including the AcrySof ReSTOR multifocal IOL. If you would like to discuss your unique vision situation and desires, we’d be happy to share with you the options that are best tailored to provide you with your most optimal vision possible. Schedule an eye exam with us today by e-mail or calling 800- 317-3937.
