More than just an IOL

Now, there is a revolutionary way to potentially leave your glasses behind after cataract surgery. With PREMIUM Intraocular Lenses, patients can, for an additional out-of-pocket fee, opt for an implant that can provide them with great freedom from spectacles.

Toric IOLs

Cataract patients with astigmatism have the opportunity to significantly reduce or eliminate the need for distance glasses after surgery. Astigmatism refers to the the natural shape of the front surface of the eye (the cornea). If the cornea is shaped longer in one meridian than another (or more like a football rather than a round baseball), the patient will have astigmatism after the cataract has been removed.

Astigmatism is part of the refractive error and is traditionally corrected with glasses. Alternately, Dr. Hill can now offer a toric intraocular implant to patients to correct for this astigmatism. After having cataract surgery with implantation of a toric lens, patients who have worn glasses their entire lives may find that they no longer depend on glasses for driving or television, although glasses for reading or other near tasks may still be needed.

To learn more visit www.acrysofiqtoric.com/media/pdf/TOR042-PatientBrochure.pdf

ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal, & Crystalens

Presbyopia is one of the conditions associated with the natural aging process of the eye. Usually around the age of 40, people find they gradually start losing the ability to focus up close. Reading glasses or bifocal lenses are used to correct for this. Alternately, specialized intraocular lens implants (as described below) at the time of cataract surgery can be used to correct for these changes.

In the past, individuals undergoing cataract surgery had only the option of a single focus lens implant during surgery. These monofocal lenses are able to provide good vision after cataract surgery, but only at one set distance – usually activities such as driving or seeing the television. Those with monofocal lenses enjoy clear vision for these activities but often depend upon reading glasses for near vision tasks such as reading or sewing.

The unique design of the ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal, and CRYSTALENS implants allow a greater range of vision – up close, far away, and intermediate distances – giving cataract patients the best opportunity to live life without dependency on spectacles. After a thorough examination, Dr. Hill will carefully and thoughtfully advise each patient on the available lens options to achieve the best possible outcome following cataract surgery.

To learn more about Restor, visit www.acrysofrestor.com

To learn more about Tecnis Multifocal, visit www.tecnismultifocal.com

To learn more about Crystalens, visit www.crystalens.com