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Understanding Vision

Distance Vision
The Human Eye = The Camera

Lens

Focal Point Cornea

The cornea & lens work together to focus images in the eye

Understanding Vision
Your eye focuses on what you are looking directly at Central vision is sharp & clear peripheral vision blurred Your eye is continually refocusing as you look from far to near Near vision focusing is called ACCOMMODATION Near

Normal Accommodation
Intermediate Vision
Intermediate vision is clear Distance & near vision out of focus

Near images Lens changes focus behind retina shape & position

Intermediate images Lens shape for focus on retina distance vision

When looking at arms length, the lens changes shape & moves forward to focus images

Normal Accommodation
Near Vision
Near vision is clear Distance vision out of focus

Near images Lens changes focus behind retina shape & position

Near images Lens shape for focus on retina distance vision

When looking at near objects, the lens continues to change shape & move forward to focus image

The Ageing Eye


Near Vision

Lens unable to focus image

Focal Point

The ageing lens loses its ability to change shape Reading glasses or bifocals are required Loss of Accommodation is called PRESBYOPIA

IF YOU HAVE A CATARACT, YOURE NOT ALONE


2.5 million cataract surgeries per year Number-one therapeutic surgical procedure for Americans over 65

TODAYS CATARACT SURGERY


Greatly improved technology Usually no hospital stay or long recovery period Safer, faster and more comfortable than ever

WHAT IS A CATARACT?
The lens focuses light on the retina As we age, the lens hardens and cant focus at close distances As we continue to age, the lens may become cloudy The cloudiness is the cataract

HOW DOES A CATARACT AFFECT VISION?


A cataract scatters light in the eye instead of focusing it The cloudier the lens, the more light is scattered

HOW DOES A CATARACT AFFECT VISION?


Simulated Cataract Vision

Simulated Normal Vision

Gradually, vision becomes dimmer Objects lose their color

Photos courtesy of the National Eye Institute

PEOPLE WITH CATARACTS HAVE DIFFICULTY:


Seeing in the distance or reading Distinguishing road signs at dusk Recognizing colors

Recognizing friends and family at a distance


Driving at night

WHO GETS CATARACTS?


Almost everyone sooner or later
Half of all people between the ages of 52 and 64* Younger people, due to injury, excessive sunlight, metabolic changes, or drugs
*American Academy of Ophthalmology

DETECTING A CATARACT
Visual acuity test Slitlamp examination Glare test

TREATING A CATARACT
The eye care practitioner and the patient decide:
Is vision impaired? Is quality of life affected?

TODAYS CATARACT SURGERY


A marvel of medical technology Outpatient procedure Local anesthesia Tiny incision heals rapidly Little of no discomfort

THE CATARACT PROCEDURE


The clouded natural lens is removed A man-made lens is inserted The new lens is an intraocular lens (IOL)

CHOICES FOR RESTORING VISION


Todays technology offers two different types of intraocular lenses (IOLs)
Monofocal ReZoom

MONOFOCAL

MONOFOCAL
Good vision at one distance usually far

Most people need glasses for closeup activities like reading or crafts
Good vision when you go to a ballgame or read road signs

The ReZoom Multifocal Lens

The ReZoom and Crystalens IOL


Designed for good distance vision and near vision Can reduce the need for glasses in activities like reading, watching television, or watching a movie

ReZoom RANGE OF VISION EXAMPLES


If youre golfing, you may be able to see where your drive lands, sink your putt, and write down the score, without glasses

When shopping, you may be able to read the aisle signs and the package labels, and count your change, without glasses

EQUAL SAFETY FOR BOTH IOL TYPES


Identical surgical procedures The real difference is the type of vision

ReZoom Balanced View Optics Technology

Pictorial representation

ReZoomTM IOL Spectacle Independence %


ReZoom IOL 100%
93% 93% 81%

80% 60% 40% 20% 0%


Source: Product labeling.

Distance

Intermediate

Near

ReZoom IOL Visual Outcomes

Patient Brochure

Which Lens Is Best For You?


We will help you decide which lens is the best alternative for your specific refractive need Not everyone is a candidate for CrystaLens Vision Enhancement Surgery
Lifestyle Expectations

A thorough examination will be performed Multiple diagnostic tests will be performed

Expectations
All surgery involves risk
Not everyone responds to the surgery in the same way Other medical & eye diseases may influence your ability to see clearly &/or accommodate

Vision After Accommodative Surgery


1 to 10 days after surgery
Distance vision is typically excellent in the majority of patients Near & intermediate vision may be excellent after surgery, however varies from patient to patient
Typically continues to improve over time

Vision After Accommodative Surgery


One year after surgery*
98.4% were able to drive, watch TV, participate in sports & perform normal activites 98.0% were able to work on their computer, read product labels & read the speedometer 98.4% were able read newspapers, magazines, recipes; sew & dial their cell phone

Without Glasses
73.5% do not depend on glasses at all or wear them only occasionally
*FDA Clinical Study

Are You A Candidate For crystalens Vision Enhancement?


Schedule a eye examination Talk with people who have had cataract surgery Research lens replacement after lens removal surgery Find a qualified & certified crystalens Vision Enhancement Surgeon

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