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 ReSTOR®
Vision for the Way You Live!
At last! An opportunity for visual freedom. The Acrysof® ReSTOR® IOL is now available and delivers the possibility of glasses-free vision for cataract patients. The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL provides a full range of vision, decreasing dependency on reading glasses or bifocals.
The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL was designed to provide quality near distance vision by combining strengths of apodized diffractive and refractive technologies. Apodization is the gradual tapering of the diffractive steps from the center to the outside edge of a lens to create a smooth transition of light between the distance, intermediate and near focal points. Diffraction involves the bending or spreading of light to multiple focal points as it passes through the lens.
On the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL, the center of the lens surface consists of an apodized diffractive optic. This means that the series of tiny steps in that center area work together to focus light for near through distance vision. The design allows for distance as well as vision for reading and computer work. however, it is possible that it will not completely eliminate your need for glasses and your near vision focus will be best at approximately 10 inches. Glares and halos at night have also been reported.
Out of 100 patients
- 99% achieved good® distance without glasses (20/40 or better)
- 82% enjoyed acceptable intermediate vision at 20 inches without glasses
- 97% enjoyed good near vision without glasses (20/40 or better)
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