The AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens delivers the potential for freedom from reading glasses or bifocals for cataract patients to improve vision for everyday life.

How does the performance of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens compare with conventional monofocal lenses?

During an FDA clinical study, four out of five AcrySof® ReSTOR® patients found that they no longer needed their glasses after having the lens implanted in both eyes, compared with only 8 percent of patients with monofocal lenses.

Other advantages include:

  • Full range of vision. With this increase in vision quality, AcrySof® ReSTOR® patients would be able to pass the visual acuity portion of the driver's license exam in most states.
     
  • The ability to read small type quickly and easily. While only one of 13 patients with the other IOL could read small type, four of five AcrySof® ReSTOR® patients were still able to read small type.
     
  • Better vision in all lighting situations. Whether in brightly or dimly lit conditions the apodized diffractive optics of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens minimizes the occurrence and severity of visual disturbances compared with other multifocal technology.

As with any surgical procedure there are associated risks and benefits. While there may be a decrease in the need for glasses some patients may notice rings around lights at night. These side effects may make it more difficult to drive at night or perform tasks in low light conditions.  While virtually everyone experiences an improvement in vision after cataract surgery, some people will have better uncorrected vision than others. Therefore, it is important to discuss the potential risks and benefits with your doctor, who will let you know if the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens is right for you.

Talk to Your Doctor About the ReSTOR® lens

1. Vromen DT. AcrySof® ReSTOR® MA60D3 and SA60D3 IOLs and MA60BM monofocal IOL: comparison. Scientific poster and presentation presented at: ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery; April 2004, San Diego, Calif. Poster 679.

2. FDA safety and efficacy data compared between the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL and the Array multifocal IOL.

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