ReSTOR Lens is the “Space- Age” Bifocal. Like Tecnis MF, the ReSTOR lens is a non-moving lens implant. It too can give distance and near vision simultaneously.
Rather than having three separate focusing zones like Tecnis MF, however, the ReSTOR lens focuses vision using an “apodized” surface. This high-tech manufacturing process gives the lens a gradual blending of focusing power throughout the entire lens surface.
With the ReSTOR lens, 97% of people can see both distance objects (road signs) and near objects (reading material within 1-2 feet) without difficulty, especially in good light. Arms length vision (the computer screen, for example) at 2-3 feet is less clear, and many people will need glasses for these kinds of tasks. Vision to utilize a laptop, pda or cell phone is very good.
In dim light, the lens is designed to give better distance vision. However, 5% of people with ReSTOR do notice moderate halos or glare around lights at night.
ReSTOR Lens FAQs
How quickly will my vision become clear with ReSTOR?
- Far Away- Immediately
- Mid-Range (2-3 feet)-Slowly improves over time, one to several weeks
- Up-Close (1-2 feet)-Immediately
What are the ReSTOR Advantages?
- Best for fine print. Results are almost immediate
What are the ReSTOR Disadvantages?
- May get mild to moderate halos around lights when driving at night
- May need glasses for arms length vision (eg., desktop computer)
Who is the Ideal Candidate for ReSTOR?
- People who drive minimally at night or are not bothered by glare
- People who spend a great deal of time reading and do not mind wearing glasses for desktop computer use
Comparison Chart of Crystalens, Tecnis MF and ReSTOR
Lens Implants
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Crystalens® |
Tecnis Multifocal Lens™ |
ReSTOR® |
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Focusing Mechanism |
Implant moves back and forth (autofocus), powered by your eye muscles. |
Light focuses through zones simultaneously for far, mid-range, and near vision in all light conditions. |
Light focuses through a unique innovative optical technology referred to as ‘apodized’ allowing far mid range and near focusing. |
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Distance Vision (Road signs, TV captions) |
Best ★ ★ ★ |
Good ★ ★ ← ★ ★ ★ |
Good ★ ★ ← ★ ★ ★ |
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Arm’s length vision at 2-3 feet (Computer Desktop) |
Best ★ ★ ★ |
Fair ★ |
Lens 1: Good ★ ★ Lens 3: Poor N/A |
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Near vision at 1-2 feet (Newspapers, Laptop Computer) |
Fair to Good ★ ★ (Improved when combined with blended vision) *(1) |
Best ★ ★ ★ |
Lens 1: Best ★ ★ ★ Lens 3: Best ★ ★ ★ ★ |
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Clarity for driving at night |
Best ★ ★ ★ |
Good ★ ★ *(2) |
Good ★ ★ *(2) |
Blended Vision:
* (1) One eye is targeted more for distance (i.e., street signs) and intermediate, while the other eye is targeted more for intermediate and near. Patient will typically adapt rapidly to this type of correction.
* (2) In about 5 – 10% of patients, persistent halos around lights at night may occur, symptoms typically improve over time.
November 9, 2010
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