ReSTOR

What is AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL?
AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL is a multifocal intraocular lens that, unlike a standard IOL, can treat a person’s cataracts and improve presbyopia – loss of near and intermediate vision. In your 40’s you probably noticed that you started to lose some of your up-close vision and had to start wearing reading glasses. AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL is a unique technological innovation that has been designed to improve vision at all distances – up close, far away and everything in-between – giving cataract patients reduced dependence on glasses.

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 everything in-between. The ability to quickly change focus throughout this range of vision is called accommodation. Unfortunately, this ability diminishes as we grow older, causing us to become dependent on bifocals or reading glasses.

Does this mean freedom from glasses? For many, yes. With the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL, many people can read, drive and do other tasks without glasses. In fact, during the clinical trials, 80% of AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL patients reported never wearing glasses after having the lens implanted in both eyes, compared to only 8% of patients with monofocal lenses. However, as with many things, there may be a tradeoff – while you may gain clear vision throughout your visual range, you may experience halos or glare. Most patients find these tradeoffs tolerable, but you should discuss this with your doctor.

How You'll See?

Vision for your everyday life

Incredible range of vision
For most patients, the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL delivers excellent near, excellent distance, and good intermediate vision without reading glasses or bifocals. In fact, with this increase in vision quality, AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL patients would be able to pass the visual acuity portion of the driver's license exam in most states.

The ability to read quickly and easily
In an independently conducted study, AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL patients were tested to see how easily they could read paragraphs of decreasing font size, and their results were compared to patients with other IOLs. While only one of 13 patients with other IOLs could read small type (such as the newspaper), four of five AcrySof® ReSTOR® patients were still able to read small type quickly and easily.

Better vision for various lighting situations
The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL delivers quality vision for various lighting situations. In brightly lit conditions, the central apodized diffractive portion of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL sends light waves simultaneously to both near and distant focal points, while, in dimly lit conditions, the surrounding refractive area sends greater energy to distance vision.