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Dr. Manolette Roque
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Dr. Rainier Covar are two (2) of only forty (40) Certified AcrySof ReSTOR surgeons in the
Philippines.
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Finally, the opportunity for
freedom from reading glasses and bifocals. Until recently, life without
reading glasses or bifocals was not an option for most
cataract patients. You now
have an option. The AcrySof® ReSTOR®
IOL Intraocular lens (IOL) is a unique technological innovation
that can provide you with quality vision throughout the entire visual
spectrum – near through distance – with increased independence from
reading glasses or bifocals!
How does the AcrySof®
ReSTOR® IOL work?
As we perform daily
activities such as reading, watching television or working at the
computer, our eyes are constantly focusing on objects at varying
distances – up close, far away and everything in-between. The ability to
quickly change focus throughout this range of vision is called
accommodation. Unfortunately,
this ability diminishes as we grow older, causing us to become dependent
on bifocals or reading glasses. However, the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL was
designed to provide quality near to distance vision by combining the
strengths of apodized diffractive
and refractive technologies. Similar technology has been used for
years in microscopes and telescopes to improve image quality, and has
now been patented for use in intraocular lenses by Alcon.
Apodized Diffractive
Apodization is the gradual
tapering of the diffractive steps from the center to the outside edge of
a lens to create a smooth transition of light between the distance,
intermediate and near focal points. Diffraction involves the bending or
spreading of light to multiple focal points as it passes through the
lens. On the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL, the center of the lens surface
consists of an apodized diffractive optic. This means that the series of
tiny steps in that center area work together to focus light for
near through
distance vision.
Refractive
Refraction involves the
redirection of light passing through the lens, to focus on the
retina. The refractive region
of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL bends light as it passes through the lens to
a focal point on the retina. This outer ring of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL
surrounds the apodized diffractive region and is dedicated to focusing
light for distance vision.
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Vision for your everyday life
Incredible range of vision
For most patients, the
AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL delivers excellent near and distance vision, and
good intermediate vision without reading glasses or bifocals. In fact,
with this increase in vision quality, AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL patients
would be able to pass the visual acuity portion of the driver's license
exam in most states.
The ability to read
quickly and easily
In an independently conducted
study, AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL patients were tested to see how easily they
could read paragraphs of decreasing font size, and their results were
compared to patients with other IOLs. While only one of 13 patients with
other IOLs could read small type (such as the newspaper), four of five
AcrySof® ReSTOR® patients were still able to read small type quickly and
easily.
Better vision for various
lighting situations
The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL
delivers quality vision for various lighting situations. In brightly lit
conditions, the central apodized diffractive portion of the AcrySof®
ReSTOR® IOL sends light waves simultaneously to both near and distant
focal points, while, in dimly lit conditions, the surrounding refractive
area sends greater energy to distance vision.
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Finally, quality vision and true freedom from glasses
for 80% of patients
During
the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL clinical studies, patients experienced
lifestyle enhancement through quality vision, and greater freedom from
reading glasses and bifocals. In fact, according to the AcrySof® ReSTOR®
clinical studies, four out of five patients with the AcrySof® ReSTOR®
IOL reported never wearing glasses following cataract surgery in
both eyes, compared to only 1 out of 10 patients with monofocal lenses.
This is the highest level of freedom from glasses ever demonstrated
in an IOL clinical trial.
Additionally, the AcrySof®
ReSTOR® clinical studies indicated that nearly 94% of the study
subjects were so satisfied with their new quality vision that they would
have the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL implanted again.
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Exploring a world of IOL
choices
If freedom from glasses is
your desired outcome, the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL may be your best choice.
This lens gives you the best possibility to have distance vision, in
addition to the ability to read and perform close-up tasks, without the
need for glasses. However, results of the clinical trials indicated that
there is a slightly greater chance of having difficulty with halos or
rings around lights (five out of 100) and glare (five out of 100), as
compared to a monofocal IOL (one or two out of 100). Over time, some
people grow accustomed to these disturbances and cease to notice them,
while others may continue to see them long after surgery.
Although not all IOLs provide
the full range of vision, there are cases when a monofocal lens offers
more desirable outcomes for certain patients. For these situations,
Alcon offers the AcrySof® IQ IOL. Both the AcrySof® IQ IOL and the
AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL can restore your vision following cataract surgery.
Discuss your lifestyle and visual needs with your eye doctor to
determine which lens is right for you.
Potential Risks
As with any surgical
procedure there are inherent risks, and your results cannot be
guaranteed. Your doctor will provide you with more detailed information
about the potential risks and benefits to help decide whether cataract
surgery and the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL is right for you. For additional
details, please refer to the
Patient Information Booklet - http://www.acrysofrestor.com/portal/downloads/AcrySofReSTORPatientInfo.pdf.
Warnings
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You may have some visual
effects when several images are being focused at the same time.
These may include rings or circles around lights at night.
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You may have some
difficulty in your ability to distinguish an object from a dark
background. This may be more noticeable in areas with less light.
Therefore, you should take extra care when driving at night.
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Your eye doctor should
consider the following points before implanting the AcrySof® ReSTOR®
IOL:
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To achieve your best
vision after cataract surgery, your doctor must determine the
lens power best suited for your needs.
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The front surface of
your eye may be irregular in shape (astigmatism) before and
after cataract surgery. The amount of astigmatism you have may
affect your results after surgery.
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Here are some of the most
common questions about the new AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL. Contact your eye
doctor for more information about how this breakthrough lens can unlock
your lifestyle. For specific questions about cataract surgery, please
read the cataract surgery FAQ.
How is
the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL different from monofocal lenses?
Monofocal IOLs focus at only one
distance, meaning that you will likely need glasses following surgery
either for distance or near, and sometimes for both. The AcrySof® ReSTOR®
IOL differs from regular monofocal IOLs in that it focuses at distance
and near, decreasing your
dependency on glasses at all distances.
What
is the difference in cost between a traditional monofocal lens and the
AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL?
Insurance policies vary, but PhilHealth, supplemental insurance, and
private insurance will typically still cover the basic cataract surgery
procedure. Like conventional monofocal IOLs, if you decide to have an
AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL implanted, there is an additional cost that is not
covered by insurance or PhilHealth. You can elect to pay the difference
for the added benefits of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL. You should ask
someone at your doctor's office, or your primary insurance provider, to
explain your policy coverage.
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Note: Some of the material here were taken from the
Alcon AcrySof ReSTOR
information website.
Alcon AcrySof
ReSTOR information compiled by Dr. Manolette Roque
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