Vision Correction with ReSTOR

Today, the excitement and advancement in cataract surgery focuses on the new lenses that are available. The advancement of technology in IOL's is a space-age plastic lens that is surgically implanted to permanently replace the old, hard natural lens of the eye. These technologies have been demonstrated to have the same safety as decades old traditional lens implants, but can also provide what many of our patients say they really want: greater freedom from glasses - not just distance glasses, but readers too. This surgery can allow many people in their late forties and older (with or without cataracts) to return to the vision they had when they were younger and did not need glasses.

The ReSTOR® lens uses a new strategy for collecting and distributing light and doesn't rely on the focusing muscles, which can lose effectiveness with age. Surgical techniques using the ReSTOR® lens can fix farsightedness and nearsightedness for our patients and improve vision for computer and reading distances, as well.

IS THIS NEW LENS TECHNOLOGY FOR EVERYONE?

BENEFITS OF CATARACT SURGERY

There are numerous benefits of cataract surgery, many of which cannot be measured statistically. These include:

» Improved Color Vision:
Colors are brighter and more vivid after cataract surgery.

» Greater Clarity of Vision:
Vision is crisper and sharper after cataract surgery.

» Improved Quality of Life:
Studies have repeatedly shown that people enjoy improved quality of life after successful cataract surgery. Many people can resume driving, thereby gaining greater independence. Favorite activities such as reading, sewing, carpentry, baking or even using a computer are generally easier after cataract surgery. Even when retinal diseases or other problems prevent a total restoration of vision, the remaining vision is usually improved by a cataract surgery.

» Greater Freedom From Corrective Lenses:
With the advancement in technology for lens replacement, these new treatment options give you more choices to make based on your lifestyle. You will be able to decide if you would prefer to have glasses for close, far, or computer vision. Or would you prefer to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses after your surgery? You and your surgeon can determine what is best for you.

RISKS OF CATARACT SURGERY

SECONDARY CATARACTS

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL) FAQ'S