Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens is the first known multifocal lens. Intraocular lenses are artificial lenses used to replace the natural eye lens also known as crystalline lens. The lens plays a major role in the sense of sight of every individual. The lens is responsible in changing the focal point allowing every individual to see near and far objects. It is also responsible for the refraction of light yielding to a better vision. Under some circumstances such as cataract, wherein there is opacity in the lens, it can no longer function what it is expected to. In order to get rid of this suffering, intraocular eye surgery is the known medical management of the said condition; therefore there is really a need to replace the crystalline lens with an artificial one, which is Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens.
Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens can correct aphakia and presbyopia. With the use of Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens, there is no need for an individual to be dependent on eye glasses and contact lenses, thus making life more comfortable and hassle free. Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens has apodized defractive design which works like a bifocal lens, thus allowing the individual to see objects at full range, both near and far. Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens has a unique design, the thin outer edge of the lens is responsible for seeing far objects while the thick inner center works to visualize near objects.
Implanting Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens takes only a few hours. This procedure requires only local anesthesia and can be done in an outpatient basis depending on your health care provider. Daily activities can resume after 1 – 2 days following the intraocular lens surgery procedure. However, immediate recovery is achieved at computer and reading distance. Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens assures the individuals that there is no need to use corrective eye glasses and contact lenses to read small printed texts. However, use of Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens may affect the sharpness of vision most especially in cases where there is poor lighting, such as dark, dim and foggy.
Some medical conditions may disqualify a person from using Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens, especially if the individual has diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal diseases, abnormal pupil size, and macular degeneration. In order to ensure safety, it is always best to consult your health care provider. Also you must discuss with your health care provider regarding the activities that you must not engage after the transplantation of Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens, this includes weight lifting, engaging into strenuous activity such as intense physical exercise as this can cause increase in intraocular pressure thus causing stress to the eyes prolonging its recovery. As Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens is implanted; you must be vigilant in watching for signs of complications such as severe itching, pain, bleeding and unusual discharges, floaters, and flashes of light, whenever these symptoms occur, seek prompt treatment to your health care provider.
Acrysof® Restor ® Intraocular Lens offers you a second opportunity to see the world without the use of contact lenses and correct eye glasses thus giving appropriate care to the eyes is necessary in order not to create further problems with vision.