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The AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® lens. Sight changing, life changing.
Introducing a breakthrough in vision surgery. Now there's a revolutionary new way to potentially leave your glasses behind forever – the innovative AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® intraocular lens (IOL), the latest advancement in cataract surgery technology. The AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL has been uniquely designed to provide enhanced image quality and a full range of vision – up close, far away and everything in-between – giving cataract patients the best opportunity to live life free of glasses.
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 ReSTOR® Overview
Finally, the opportunity for freedom from reading glasses and bifocals.
Until recently, life without reading glasses or bifocals wasn't an option for most cataract patients. You now have that option. The AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL is a unique technological innovation that can provide you with enhanced image quality and a full range of vision – near, far and everywhere in-between – for increased independence from reading glasses or bifocals!
How does the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL work?
As we perform daily activities such as reading, watching television or working at the computer, our eyes are constantly focusing on objects at varying distances – up close, far away and in-between. The ability to quickly change focus throughout our range of vision is called accommodation. Unfortunately, we begin to lose this ability as we grow older, gradually becoming more and more dependent on bifocals or reading glasses.
Thankfully, by combining the strengths of apodized diffractive and refractive technologies, the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL can now provide quality near, intermediate and distance vision, and increased independence from reading glasses or bifocals. And now, with the addition of proven aspheric technology, the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL takes the advancements one step further, for a lens with enhanced image quality and clarity.
Apodized Diffractive Technology
Diffraction involves the spreading of light as it passes through a lens. You'll notice that, on the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL, the center of the lens surface consists of a series of tiny rings – this is known as an apodized diffractive optic. Apodization is the gradual tapering of different diffractive levels (or "steps") on a lens, creating a smooth transition of light between distant, intermediate and near focal points. This means is that the series of tiny steps in the center of the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL work together to focus light, providing excellent near, intermediate and distance vision.
Refractive Technology
Refraction involves the redirection of light as it passes through a lens. The outer ring of the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL is a refractive region designed for excellent distance vision. This refractive area bends light as it passes through the lens, accurately focusing it on the retina for a crisp, clear image.
Aspheric Technology
Even healthy eyes still contain some imperfections, or "aberrations." Spherical aberration, a type of imperfection common to cataract patients, can eventually lead to a reduction in visual acuity and function. Thankfully, with the addition of a proven aspheric optic, the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL can correct for these spherical aberrations, leading to enhanced clarity.
Complimentary consultations are available to find out if ReSTOR®
is right for you. Learn why thousands have trusted the Key-Whitman Eye
Center for caring service and excellent eye surgery results.
For more information about any of these life-changing services, please contact us.
To schedule an appointment, you may call or schedule
your free consultation online.
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Benefits
Vision for your everyday life.
For most patients, the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL delivers excellent near, intermediate and distance vision, potentially without the need for reading glasses or bifocals. In fact, with this increase in vision quality, many AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL patients would be able to pass the visual acuity portion of the driver's license exam in most states.
Better vision in various lighting conditions
The AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL delivers quality vision in a variety of lighting conditions. In brightly lit conditions, the central apodized diffractive portion of the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL sends light waves simultaneously to near, distant and intermediate focal points; in dimly lit conditions, the surrounding refractive area sends more light for distance vision.
Enhanced image quality
The AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL was designed with a unique aspheric optic that provides enhanced image quality compared to traditional spherical lenses. By correcting spherical aberrations that can develop on the lens with age, the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL offers high-resolution image quality.
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Results & Candidacy
Finally, quality vision and true patient satisfaction.
Patients implanted with the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL have experienced the lifestyle benefits that come with improved vision at all distances, and greater freedom from reading glasses and bifocals. According to the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL clinical studies, three out of four patients implanted in both eyes with the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® multifocal IOL reported never wearing glasses following cataract surgery.
Your first step is to give us a call to schedule your
free consultation to find out more and to begin the testing to determine
if the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL will benefit you or schedule
your consultation online.
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Risks & Complications
As with any eye surgery procedure, there are inherent risks, and your results cannot be guaranteed. To help decide whether cataract surgery and the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL are right for you, talk to our eye doctors for more information about the potential risks and benefits of eye surgery.
- You may experience some visual effects when focusing on several images at the same time. These effects may include rings or halos around lights at night.
- You may experience some difficulty in distinguishing objects from a dark background. This effect may be more noticeable in areas with less light – therefore, you should take extra care when driving at night.
- Our eye doctors will consider the following before implanting the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL:
- To ensure the best vision after cataract surgery, our eye doctors must determine the lens power best suited for your needs.
- The front surface of your eye may be irregular in shape (astigmatism). The amount of astigmatism you have may affect your results after eye surgery.
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FAQ
How is the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL different from monofocal lenses?
Traditional IOLs are monofocal – that is, they only focus at one distance. As a result, after eye surgery, you’ll likely need to continue wearing glasses for either near or distance vision, and sometimes for both. The AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL differs from traditional IOLs in that it is a multifocal lens that provides a full range of vision from near to far, decreasing your dependence on glasses at all distances.
How is the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL different from the original AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens?
Building on the proven platform of the original ReSTOR® IOL, the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL incorporates several new innovations that can provide you with even greater visual performance. The original AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL offered excellent near and distance vision, and good vision in the intermediate range. Now, the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® lens offers excellent vision at all distances – close-up, far away and everything in-between. And, with the addition of an advanced aspheric optic, the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL offers better image quality than ever before.
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The Key-Whitman Advantage
We uniquely offer the convenience of the Doctor's office, the Outpatient
Surgery Center and Optical Shop all under one roof. To better serve
your needs, we have offices in Dallas, Plano and Arlington and accept Medicare, Medicaid
and most insurance plans.
The Key-Whitman Eye Center provides free parking near the front door. Special facilities, parking spaces and wheelchairs are available for the
disabled.
Contact us for more information about our
life-changing services or check the upcoming
seminars to learn more. To schedule an eye appointment, you may call
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