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You may have been diagnosed with a cataract or cloudiness of the lens. You may have also been told by your doctor that you have "presbyopia."
Both of these conditions can be treated with crystalens®, an intraocular lens that that can be implanted through a procedure that takes about 15 minutes.
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. crystalens is implanted during standard outpatient cataract surgery.
In the United States, on average over 8000 cataract procedures are performed a day. The cataract procedure is quick, simple and allows for relatively fast healing. This safe and painless procedure typically starts with eye numbing drops and a micro seal being made at the edge of the cornea. The natural lens is gently washed away and crystalens is implanted. crystalens can be implanted quickly and without sensation. Most patients return for a follow-up visit with the physician the day after surgery.
The recovery period is usually short. Most patients are able to pursue normal activities almost immediately after surgery. Patients usually have a follow-up visit scheduled with the surgeon to evaluate the patient's recovery. (Discuss with your doctor beforehand what to expect before, during, and after the procedure in terms of eye drops and office visits).
If you are like most patients who have crystalens, you can expect to see sharper images than you have seen in years.
Potential Complications: Implantation of crystalens is a surgical procedure. All surgical procedures entail some risk. The risks of implantation with the crystalens are generally the same potential risks that exist for implanting all intraocular lenses. Because the crystalens has a smaller optic compared to the standard IOL, glare and other visual disturbances may occur under certain lighting conditions, including at night when the pupil widely dilates. Only your surgeon can determine if crystalens is right for you and explain the applicable risks.
Your doctor will perform a thorough examination and fully inform you of any increased risk of complication. Because the crystalens only absorbs a portion of ultraviolet light, you should wear sunglasses with UV400 protection when out in daylight.
