ReSTOR intraocular lens

Through a unique technological advance, we now have available an intraocular lens that provides you with a quality range of vision - near through distance- in one optical system, to deliver a high level of spectacle freedom!

This lens was designed to replace your natural lens, which may be getting harder, more yellow, and more cloudy with time. This condition is called a cataract (hyperlink to cataract page on Eye Conditions). Surgery can remove the cloudy lens when the cataract causes enough loss of vision to interfere with your daily activities.

Traditionally, the lens has been replaced with a single lens inside the eye, called an intraocular lens. This lens is usually focused for distance, and you would need to wear reading glasses to focus at all near tasks and objects.

But, the new ReSTOR lens has changed this - the optics of this new lens incorporates a technology called apodizaiton, to offer a full range of vision in a single lens, resulting in the highest level of spectacle freedom post cataract surgery.

How it works

Apodization is a gradual reduction or blending of 12 concentric step heights. The gradual change creates a smooth transition of light bewennt he distance, intermediate and near focal points to improve image quality while minimizing visual disturbances.

This unique technology optimally manages light energy delivered to the retina because it distriubutes the appropriate amount of light to near and distant focal points, regardless of lighting situations.

What to expect

• Nearly 94% of patients were so satisfied they would have the procedure again
• 80% of patients were without glasses for both near and distance tasks most of the time
• 85% of patients were able to see without glasses 20/25 in distance and J2 at near (smaller than newsprint)
  
• 25% of patients experienced some glare and haloes

How soon after the procedure will I be able to see at varying distances?
For most patients, near vision is good the next day, and improves over the following week. Results are best when both eyes have ReSTOR lenses implanted.
Is this right for me?

Anyone who has a normal eye exam and is dependent on reading glasses or bifocals may be a candidate. Although ReSTOR lenses are a breakthrough technology initially approved for cataract patients with our without presbyopia, it is not necessary to need cataract surgery to qualify for the ReSTOR lens - just a desire to restore eyesight at a range of distances without corrective eyewear.

• You have realistic expectations - Satisfaction will be based on setting realistic expectations. Not all patients who receive this lens will be spectacle free, but FDA clinical studies show that 80% of patients who received this lens reported they never needed to wear glasses.
• You are motivated to reduce dependency on glasses, for both near and far objects
• You have a cataract requiring removal of your cloudy natural lens, although you do not need to qualify for cataract surgery to have this technology

You may not be a candidate if you

• Expect perfect vision
• Have excessive complaints about your prescription
• Drive at night for a living or have an occupation or hobbies that depend on good night vision
• Are an amateur or commercial airline pilot
• Have lifelong complaints about glare
• Are happy wearing glasses
• Want guarantees on surgical outcomes

Our board certified ophthalmologists can help to diagnose cataracts and discuss if this revolutionary lens would be right for you.