lens implants
Standard Implants
A standard intraocular lens (IOL) is a lens implanted inside the eye when a cataract has been removed, or during Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) for the correction of extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness. In effect, the lens becomes an internal contact lens rather than a contact lens on the surface of the eye and replaces the natural lens behind the iris of the eye.
Normal Eye — In a normal eye, the lens is almost transparent allowing light to reach the retina without obstruction.
Intraocular Lens (IOL) — An artificial lens is placed inside the capsule, a thin membrane which normally holds the natural lens. The IOL is an absolutely transparent lens that will focus light on the retina.
Premium Lens Implants
Premium Lens Implants are a revolutionary advancement over the standard intraocular lens (IOL). We are excited to offer Premium Lens Implants for Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) patients and patients who choose Custom Cataract Surgery. Your doctor will help determine which implant is best for you.
ReSTOR®
The ReSTOR lens uses different fixed visual zones built into the optic of the lens. It offers a continuous range of vision for near, intermediate and distance, allowing patients to read the print on a medicine bottle, newspaper and computer screen while also improving vision of distant objects.
Crystalens®
The Crystalens also offers a continuous range of vision for near, intermediate and distance. It has the added ability to “accommodate,” or change shape, allowing it to focus on both distant and near objects. This type of lens is “hinged” so it can move back and forth as you constantly change focus on images around you.
Toric Lens Implants
A Toric Lens Implant is an intraocular lens (IOL) that increases and helps restore clarity to distance vision by correcting astigmatism. Correcting astigmatism once required tiny incisions (limbal relaxing incisions, or LRI's) to be made in the cornea to change its shape. Now Toric Lens Implants can eliminate the need for LRI's in patients with mild to moderate astigmatism. For those with higher levels of astigmatism, a combination of technologies may be used. You will still require glasses for the correction of near and intermediate vision.
