AcrySof® ReSTOR®

“See the big picture without missing the details”

There was a time when cataract surgery could only restore a patient’s distance vision. But today, thanks to the breakthrough AcrySof® ReSTOR® intraocular lens (IOL), we at Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center can help you enjoy crisp, clear, glasses-free vision from near to far.

How does the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens work?

The AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens is a breakthrough because it corrects cataracts with or without presbyopia. Presbyopia (there will be a link to the video on Presbyopia at this point) is the reason many patients need reading glasses as their eyes age. In fact, 4 out of 5 patients in the supporting clinical study who had the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens in both eyes reported never having to wear glasses.

The AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens is also a breakthrough because, unlike traditional monofocal IOLs, it’s a multifocal lens implant designed to restore your full range of vision, from the pages of a book, to your computer screen, to scenic landscapes. As the name implies, monofocal lenses can only give you clear vision at a single distance – therefore, most patients with monofocal IOLs either still need reading glasses or distance glasses, or sometimes both! Some patients do choose to have “monovision” using monofocal lenses, that is, one eye for distance and one eye for near…………however, not all patients can get used to this visual imbalance plus the fact that the vision is never perfectly clear at either distance!

Another option if you have cataracts and astigmatism

If you have astigmatism and cataracts, Dr. Justo may recommend another advanced premium lens called the AcrySof® Toric lens. It’s the first aspheric IOL that treats pre-existing astigmatism at the same time it corrects cataracts, so you don’t have to undergo two separate procedures. You will also enjoy improved quality distance vision.

Life-changing results in minutes

Whichever IOL you choose, rest assured cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective procedures performed today. Dr. Emilio Justo simply makes a tiny incision in your eye, removes its natural clouded lens using a specialized ultrasonic probe, and then replaces it with a new lens. The actual surgery usually takes about 15 minutes and the results are permanent and life changing. Most patients are back to their normal activity the very next day. Dr. Justo will implant the lens in one eye, then schedule an appointment for your second eye–usually a week later. Click here to see a visual demonstration.

Both the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens and the AcrySof® Toric lens are developed by Alcon, the world’s leader in lenses for cataract surgery. The Alcon family of lenses is the most widely used brand: more than 25 million have been implanted worldwide.

We’re proud to offer AcrySof® lenses as part of our ongoing commitment to patients who want the latest advances, the best vision, and the highest quality of life.

For more information on your cataract options or to schedule a personalized appointment with Emilio M. Justo, M.D., please call (602) 910-6788.

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