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Comparison
Chart of Crystalens, ReZOOM and ReSTOR Lens Implants*
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ReSTOR
— The “Space- Age” Bifocal
Like
ReZOOM, 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 ReZOOM, 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 haloes or
glare around lights at night.
Q.
With ReSTOR how quickly will I have clear vision for:
Far Away-
Immediately
Mid-Range
(2-3 feet)-Slowly improves over time, one to several weeks
Up-Close
(1-2 feet)-Immediately
ReSTOR Advantages:
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Best for fine print. Results are almost immediate
ReSTOR
Disadvantages:
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May get mild to moderate halos around lights when driving at night
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May need glasses for arms length vision (eg., desktop computer)
Ideal
Candidate for ReSTOR:
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People who drive minimally at night or are not bothered by glare
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People who spend a great deal of time reading and do not mind wearing
glasses for desktop computer use |
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