Presbyopia Correcting IOL's

Presbyopia Correcting lens implants (IOL's) offer an enhanced range of vision to patients who have cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange. This surgery is considered for patients who have significant cataracts or who want vision correction surgery and are not candidates for laser vision correction (LASIK) or other refractive technologies. The lens is implanted during an outpatient surgical procedure under local anesthesia.

Traditional lens implants (IOL's) offer a single fixed focal length. This means that a person can choose to have good distance vision and wear glasses for close vision and the computer, or can choose good close vision and wear glasses to see far distances. One cannot have both with this type of implant.

Presbyopia Correcting lens implants like the ReSTOR®, ReZoom, and Crystalens® have multiple or adjustable focal lengths. This means that a person can see better without glasses for both distance and near vision. Each type of lens has its own merits, so your surgeon can recommend the best lens implant for you, depending on your lifestyle needs. (See Photo).

People with active lifestyles often prefer the enhanced range of vision provided by presbyopia correcting lens implants. If you have an active lifestyle, or simply like the idea of decreasing your dependence on glasses for most activities, you might be a good candidate for a new technology lens implant.

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