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Presbyopia/Near Vision
ReStor, ReZoom, and Crystalens
We now have options available to correct presbyopia. What is "presbyopia?" Presbyopia is the inability to see up close while wearing a distance correction. The lens of the eye has become inflexible and the focusing muscle is weakened due to lack of use. Currently there are three ways (other than glasses) to deal with the annoyance of presbyopia. First we can create a myopia condition in one eye, which then does all the reading tasks. This is called "blended vision" or "monovision." Lasik or CK is the best way to achieve monovision. Some patients reject monovision because it can interfere with depth perception. Dr. Roholt is qualified to perform Lasik or CK.
The use of multifocal lens implants is the third option to correct presbyopia. The advantage here is that a patient can have distance vision, and reading vision also usually without the need for reading glasses or bifocals. Another benefit to these implants is the correction of myopia or hyperopia so that spectacles or contacts are not needed. There are currently three lens implants which can do this.
Three lens implants are available for presbyopia. The AMO ReZoom™, and the Alcon ReStor™ which are multifocal lenses. The Crystalens™ has an accommodative design allowing it to shift or flex slightly with the focus effort. Each one of these designs has its advantage, and Dr. Roholt is familiar with all types. In fact, he was the first eye surgeon in the Midwest to be certified in all three types of presbyopia implants. Dr. Roholt and the staff will discuss your individual visual needs to ensure that you obtain CustomCorrection! See the following links for more information on these lenses:
ReStor - www.acrysofrestor.com
ReZoom - www.visioninfocus.com
Crystalens - www.crystalens.com
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