REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE — ReStor® IOL

Highest Level of Spectacle Freedom! Apodization Makes Quality Vision Possible.

AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL gives cataract patients a clinically proven way of leaving glasses behind, because it is the only one with apodized diffractive technology.

Apodization is a gradual reduction or blending of the diffractive step heights.

This unique technology optimally manages the light energy delivered to the retina, because it distributes the appropriate amount of light to near and distant focal points, regardless of the lighting situation.

Our apodized diffractive optic is designed to improve image quality while minimizing visual disturbances. The result is an increased range of quality vision that delivers a high level of spectacle freedom.

Quality Vision: The Theory

AcrySof ® ReSTOR® IOL  works in concert with the pupil to provide a quality range of vision in all lighting situations.

• In normal lighting conditions, the apodized diffractive portion of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL sends optimal light to both near and distant focal points, providing a full range of quality vision.
  
  
• In dimly lit conditions, the refractive portion of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL sends greater light energy to the distant focal point for enhanced distance vision.

Near, Intermediate, Far: The Eyes Have It

AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL helps a majority of patients achieve full range of vision without glasses following bilateral implantation.*

• AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL provides excellent near and distance vision, and very good intermediate vision, compared with the conventional monofocal IOLs.
  
  
• 84% of AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL vs. 23% of monofocal IOL patients achieved a combined uncorrected distance visual acuity of 20/25 and uncorrected near visual acuity of 20/32 or J2.
  
  
• 85% of AcrySof® ReStor® IOL vs. 67% of monofocal IOL patients achieved 20/40 or better binocular uncorrected intermediate vision at approximately 24 inches.

AcroSof® ReSTOR® IOL patients have quality intermediate vision.

• In an independent study, AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL patients' intermediate visual acuity (as measured by Snellen) was reviewed at 6-month and 1-year intervals post-implant of bilateral cataract surgery.
  
  
• At 6 months and 1 year, all cataract patients' average intermediate visual acuity indicated results of approximately 20/25 or better.

Disturbances: Apodizingly Different

All mean visual disturbance ratings were within the mild category for both AcrySof® ReSTOR® and monofocal IOLs.

• There are no statically significant differences between AcrySof® ReSTOR® and monofocal IOL patients in the incidence of severe visual disturbances.
  
  
• Subjective reports of glare/flare and problems with night vision decreased over time for both AcrySof® ReSTOR® and monofocal IOL groups.

Related Information About AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL :

• ReSTOR® Information
• ReSTOR® Patient Information
• ReSTOR® Postoperative Care Instructions
• Refractive Lens Exchange Main Page
• Procedures Available Main Page