Before the age of 40, when people start to lose their near vision or reading ability, the natural lens moves within the eye to allow both distance and reading vision. As the lens hardens, eventually becoming a cataract, bifocals are required to allow full range of vision. After cataract surgery, your distance vision is much better, however reading glasses or bifocals are usually still required for reading vision.

The Crystalens IOL is unique in that it provides a full range of vision by mimicking the accommodation movement (internal focusing ability) of the natural lens.  It takes advantage of the focusing muscle within the eye to allow movement of a flexible hinge on the lens, enabling reading vision.  Most Crystalens patients are able to reduce their dependence on glasses and are able to read the newspaper, work on the computer, and see clearly for driving and TV all without the need for glasses.

Your Ophthalmologist can determine if you are a good candidate to take advantage of this advancement in IOL technology.

For more information on Crystalens IOL see www.crystalens.com