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Comparison
Chart of Crystalens, ReZOOM and ReSTOR Lens Implants*
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ReZOOM
— Progressive Lens Inside the Eye
The
ReZOOM lens (made by Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.), like the ReSTOR
lens (see below), is a non-moving lens implant. It gives near (1-2
feet), arm's length (2-3 feet), and distance vision simultaneously
because it has three focusing zones. Light entering the eye passes
through all three of these zones simultaneously. This means there is no
'learning curve' for reading with this lens. Distance and reading
vision are available almost immediately. However, some patients may
have difficulty with driving at night because of glare from oncoming
lights. This can occur with any lens implant but is more likely with
implants that focus light in two or more places at once. Just as
progressive spectacle lenses can cause distortion under certain
conditions, the ReZOOM lens may not give perfect vision in dim light
situations. The ReZOOM lens gives generally satisfactory arm's length
(eg…desktop computer screen) vision but may not yield
perfect
vision for reading very small print up-close.
Q.
With ReZOOM
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)-Slowly improves over time one to several weeks
ReZOOM Advantages:
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Excellent results for distance and arm’s length
ReZOOM Disadvantages:
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May get halos around lights when driving at night
• May need glasses for some fine
print
Ideal
Candidate for ReZOOM :
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People who spend more time at the computer rather than reading
• People who drive minimally at
night or are not bothered by glare |
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