ReSTOR Lens
A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens of the eye. Once the lens becomes opaque, it interferes
with the passage of light into the eye resulting in impaired vision.
Most cataracts are caused by the eye’s natural aging process. Other causes of cataracts include radiation,
diabetes, systemic diseases, injury to the eye or certain medications.
Normal Vision Cataracts
MODERN CATARACT SURGERY
Modern cataract surgery involves a
“No injection, no stitch, no patch”
procedure. Prior to surgery, the eye
is anesthetized with anesthetic eye
drops that allow patients to see well
within minutes following surgery.
Since there are no injections, the risk
of a needle damaging any part of the
visual system is eliminated.
A small probe is then inserted into the eye
through a tiny, microsurgical incision and
emulsifies the cataract to vacuum it out gently — a
process called phacoemulsification. Since this self-sealing,
microsurgical incision is used to remove the cataract no
uncomfortable stitches are required and there are virtually
no post-operative restrictions with this treatment.
An intraocular lens, or IOL, is inserted to replace the lens (such as the ReSTOR IOL).
The IOL will act in the same way as the natural lens once did to focus images clearly onto
the back of the eye.
Using these advanced methods, no obtrusive patches are necessary during the healing process.
Vision usually returns within minutes after the procedure. Many of our patients can return to
their normal activities immediately following cataract surgery.
The AcrySof ReSTOR Intraocular Lens replaces the natural
lens in a patient’s eyes to provide clear vision for those with
presbyopia or cataracts. With its revolutionary technology, these
lenses allow patients to see clearly at all distances.
The recently FDA-approved ReSTOR procedure allows those with cataracts or
“over-40 vision” the ability to see clearly at all distances.
AcrySof ReSTOR Intraocular Lens (IOL) replaces the natural lens in a patient’s eye.
For those with presbyopia, “over-40 vision,” or cataracts, intraocular lenses can be
inserted into the eye to replace the damaged lens. Presbyopia is the natural aging process
of the eye that causes the eye to have a hard time focusing. About 90 million Americans
either have or will develop presbyopia by 2014. A cataract is the age-related clouding of
the lens in the eye causing blurry or dark vision.
In this procedure, the lens is removed through a tiny self-healing incision in the side
of the eye. Then, the IOL is inserted in its place for restored vision. With its revolutionary
technology, these lenses allow patients to see clearly at all distances. Because ReSTOR does not
use the eye muscles for focused vision, it is not dependent on a mechanical process or eye movement
for clear vision. Instead, ReSTOR uses apodized diffractive technology, a lens configuration allowing
light to be distributed between near and distant focal points thus allowing clear vision at a variety of distances.
While AcrySof ReSTOR is a new type of foldable acrylic multi-focal lens, intraocular lenses have been used in cataract
replacement surgery, the most common eye surgery performed in the U.S., for over 20 years. Since it was first introduced
in 1994, AcrySof® lenses have been the most commonly used intraocular lenses available.
Over 21 million have been implanted worldwide.
Clinical data demonstrates that AcrySof ReSTOR IOL greatly reduces dependence on glasses or bifocals: 80% of patients
reported that after lens implant surgery with ReSTOR lenses, they never needed glasses or contact lenses to see clearly
at all distances. 80% reported being able to drive or read the newspaper without glasses or contacts.
Nearly 94% were so satisfied that they would have the procedure again.
Possible side effects include glare, rings around light, and blurred vision.
These may contribute to difficulty seeing while driving at night or completing tasks in a low-lit room.
Side effects are dependent on the health of your eye.
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