ReSTOR® Lens Implants

Eye Surgery in New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island, New York

The majority of intraocular lenses used in cataract surgery are monofocal lenses. In other words, they can only correct for one type of vision. Generally, distance vision is corrected, and you will still need reading glasses to view close images.

Recent advances in IOL technology enable you to correct both near and distance vision while keeping complications such as glare and halos to a minimum. This technology, called apodization and diffraction, has been used to improve image quality in microscopes and telescopes for quite some time.

The ReSTOR® Intraocular Lens

The ReSTOR® IOL enables you to enjoy vastly improved near and distance vision. Since 1991, more than 23 million people have benefited from this advanced technology. Clinical studies indicated that approximately 80% of ReSTOR users do not need glasses for a wide spectrum of activities, including:

• Driving
• Reading
• Using the computer
• Applying makeup
• Shaving

Furthermore, studies have shown that 94% of ReSTOR patients are extremely satisfied with the outcome of the procedure and would have it again. Only 5% of patients have experienced difficulties with nighttime glare and halos, and a small number of people experienced problems distinguishing objects from a dark background, making nighttime driving difficult.

As with any surgical procedure, there are certain inherent risks involved. At your initial consultation, New York ophthalmologist Dr. James Kelly will discuss these risks with you so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not to move forward with the procedure.

You may require laser enhancements following your procedure. These will be performed at our office for little or no charge.

We also offer the Crystalens®, which has a different design than ReSTOR®. Instead of incorporating concentric zones or steps, each for a different range of distances, the Crystalens is attached to the same eye muscles that previously controlled your natural lens. Now instead of changing the lens curvature, they move the artificial lens a little forward for near vision and back for far vision. This achieves similar results, giving you clear vision at all distances.

Please contact our New York ophthalmologists today to learn more about how ReSTOR IOLs can help improve your vision. Kelly Vision Center serves patients in New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island, New York.