With it’s unique design, the recently U.S. FDA approved Tecnis™ multifocal lenses gives patients high quality vision for near, far and intermediate distances. The Tecnis™ multifocal lens has been used in Europe since 2003 and since its introduction, 9 out of 10 patients have reported never wearing glasses after having surgery and a 95% satisfaction rate.
Since the Tecnis™ lens is not pupil dependent, you get a clearer near image without bright light. In essence this lens delivers consistent near vision regardless of your lighted environment.
The Tecnis™ multifocal lifestyle lens provides vision for reading a menu in a dim lit restaurant, seeing a golf card while wearing dark sunglasses and also reading with a bright lamp or even reading out of doors without sunglasses. However, the one disadvantage with the Tecnis lens may be with night driving because of the potential for rings around headlights and streetlights.
Dr. Moretsky and Dr. Cassidy will help you determine if the Tecnis™ multifocal lifestyle lens is the best option for you based on your individual needs and circumstances.
Tecnis Multifocal Lenses FAQs
How quickly will my vision become clear with Technis MF Lenses?
- Far Away – Days
- Mid-Range (2-3 feet) – Slowly improves over time days to weeks
- Up-Close (1-2 feet) – Slowly improves over time days to weeks
What are the Tecnis MF Advantages?
- Excellent reported results for distance, arm’s length and near vision, regardless of amount of light.
What are the Tecnis MF Disadvantages?
- May get halos, rings and glare around lights when driving at night
Who is the Ideal Candidate for Tecnis Multifocal Lenses?
- People who spend a lot of time at the computer and reading
- People who drive minimally at night or are not bothered by glare
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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