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New intraocular lenses can allow greater degrees of spectacle independence for cataract patients.
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Cataracts and Premium IOL’s
Dean Dornic, MDLaser Eye Center of Carolina
What is a cataract?
How is cataract surgery performed?
• Outpatient• Mild sedation • Topical anesthetic• Typically less than 15 minutes• Little or no pain• High success rate
Lens Replacement Options
Monofocal• With single-vision lens implants there is a
high likelihood that you will need glasses for most activities after your surgery and you will have the additional replacement cost of glasses through the years.
Premium Lens Options
Toric Lens Implants• A toric lens is designed to reduce or
eliminate corneal astigmatism.
Premium Lenses for ReadingMultifocal lenses such as ReSTOR and the accomodating Crystalens provide distance, intermediate and near vision. Over 80% of people that choose this lens are independent of their glasses and contacts for all daily activities.
The Restor Multifocal Lens
The Crystalens
The Crystalens
Cataract SurgeryOne of the safest, most successful surgeries
performed today.Fast recovery and return to normal activitiesNew implant options may provide an additional
benefit: less reliance on glasses.
