Implantable Lenses Technology
What Are Implantable Lenses?
As we age, we begin to develop cataracts. Cataracts are a clouding of the internal lens of the eye. As cataracts progress, vision will become worse, creating the need to replace the natural lens of the eye with an artificial lens implant (IOL). Read more about the cataract procedure here.
What Are My Lens Options?
Originally there was only one option for lenses: a lens called a mono focal implant, which only allowed patients to focus in the distance. For near and intermediate distance glasses were required after the cataract procedure. Advancements in technology have created a class of Premium IOLs; these premium lenses allow patients to focus on objects, near, intermediate, as well as distance (multi focal). These new IOLs have greatly reduced patients reliance on glasses after the cataract procedure.
What Makes These Lenses Premium?
These new lenses are considered a premium lens as they are only partially covered by insurance with the patient having to pay the
difference between the standard mono focal lens and the premium multi focal lens.
Often, there are times when additional advanced testing is required to ensure the proper premium lens is recommended. This is included in the multi focal lens fee.
Crystalens
The Crystalens is an accommodating IOL that flexes on a hinge to focus the lens on objects both near and in the distance. Read more about the Crystalens at www.crystalens.com
ReStor
The ReStor lens is a true multi focal lens that splits the light coming into the eye into different optical zones to allow for vision near, intermediate, and in the distance. Read more about the ReStor lens at www.acrysofrestor.com
Toric
The Toric lens is a mono focal lens that also treats astigmatism, this lens is typically recommended to patients who have a significant amount of astigmatism in conjunction with cataracts.
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