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ReSTOR®

Advantages

ReSTOR 3.0, the newest generation of this lens, allows many patients to read at a more comfortable distance and also improves their intermediate vision, without affecting visual disturbances or image contrast.

Like ReZoom, the Alcon Acrysof RESTOR lens is a non-moving lens implant. It can give distance and near vision simultaneously. The ReSTOR lens focuses vision using an “apodized surface. This high-tech process gives the lens a gradual blending of focusing power throughout the entire lens surface. With ReSTOR, 97% of patients can see both distance objects (road signs) and near objects (reading material) without difficulty, especially in good light. In dim light, the ReSTOR lens gives better distance vision.

Disadvantages

Arm’s length vision (the dashboard) is less clear, and most people will need glasses for these kinds of tasks. Additionally, 5% of patients with ReSTOR do notice significant halos or glare around lights at night.

The Ideal ReSTOR Candidate

People who do not drive at night or are not bothered by glare. People who spend a great deal of time reading and do not mind wearing glasses for computer use.