What are AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL lenses?
Are AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL lenses for You?
Why are are AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL lenses better?
Is Spectrum Eye among the the first to offer this?
Are AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL Lenses FDA Approved?
How effective is this procedure?
Where can I get more answers about these Lenses?

What are AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL lenses?
A revolutionary advance in cataract surgery now available at Spectrum Eye Physicians. AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL is the first and only apodized diffractive intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract patients with and without presbyopia.

The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL, from Alcon, Inc., provides patients with a full range of quality vision (near, intermediate and distance), and greatly reduces reliance on glasses. In clinical trials, 80 percent of patients reported “never” wearing reading glasses or bifocals following bilateral cataract surgery.

Are AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL lenses for You?
The vast majority of patients who undergo cataract surgery today receive monofocal lenses, which typically require them to use reading glasses or bifocals for near vision following surgery.“With the new AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL, patients have the potential to reduce their reliance on glasses,” said the doctors. “This new lens is a breakthrough in cataract surgery that we are proud to offer our patients.”

Why are are AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL lenses better?
AcrySof® ReSTOR® is a foldable IOL and represents breakthrough technology because of its unique, patented optic design, which allows patients to experience the highest level of freedom from glasses ever achieved in IOL clinical trials. The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL uses a combination of three complementary technologies: apodization, diffraction and refraction, to allow patients to experience a full range of high-quality vision without the need for reading glasses or bifocals. This range of vision is achieved without glasses through the optical properties of the IOL. The end benefit for patients is an increased range of quality vision that results in a high level of spectacle freedom. Alcon patented the application of apodization technology to an IOL, making AcrySof® ReSTOR® the first and only apodized diffractive IOL.

Is Spectrum Eye among the the first to offer this?
Spectrum Eye Physicians is among the first medical groups in the United States to receive the new lens. Since its introduction outside the U.S. in 2003, more than 11,000 AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOLs have been implanted in patients by more than 1,000 surgeons in Europe and other countries. More than 500 ophthalmic surgeons outside of the U.S. have been trained to implant the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens and thousands of lenses have already been successfully implanted.

Are AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL Lenses FDA Approved?
The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March 2005. Clinical trials were conducted in the United States and Europe to establish the safety and effectiveness of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL. A total of 566 patients received the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens in clinical trials and had a mean age of 68 years.

How effective is this procedure?
This innovative lens uses a revolutionary apodized diffractive technology to give patients a full range of quality vision (near, intermediate and distance) that greatly increases their independence from glasses after surgery. The clinical studies supporting the approval showed that 80 percent of patients who received the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens did not use glasses for any activities after cataract surgery. The clinical results also showed that 84 percent of patients who received the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens in both eyes achieved distance visual acuity of 20/25 or better and near visual acuity of 20/32 or better without correction by contacts or glasses while only 23 percent of the conventional or monofocal control group achieved this level. Near visual acuity of 20/32, or J2, means patients can read the very small stock quotes in the newspaper.

Where can I get more answers about these Lenses?
A personalized consultation with one of our Ophthalmologists will address all your concerns for complete information about AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL Lenses, eye surgery and whether you are a potential candidate to receive a AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL Lens. If you have additional questions, call one of our offices convenient for you to schedule you consultation.