Crystalens HD™ Intraocular Lens

Why Make Do With Standard Cataract Surgery ?

Face & Eye NOW OFFERS THE NEW CRYSTALENS HD™ INTRAOCULAR LENS

Newest Version of the Only FDA Approved Accommodating Lens Designed to Further Improve Near Vision.

Face & Eye in Manchester now offers a new version of the Crystalens - named Crystalens HD™ - to its cataract and refractive surgery patients.

The Crystalens HD is the fourth generation of the only FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approved accommodating lens and offers improvement in near vision for many patients, as well as the distance vision achieved by standard lenses. The first generation Crystalens accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) was approved by the FDA in November 2003.

Our patients have clearly indicated a preference for a high definition experience in vision correction and a truly accommodating IOL helps achieve that goal. The Crystalens HD will help many of our patients experience truly good near vision without compromising on the quality of vision at intermediate or distance.

The choices in vision correction have grown significantly over the past twenty years. The development of the Crystalens HD, in particular, will give many “baby boomers” and seniors an opportunity to see clearly at all distances while reducing or even eliminating the need for glasses most of the time. The Crystalens is the only intraocular lens that uses the natural focusing ability of the eye by using the eye muscle (the ciliary muscle) to flex the lens in order to focus on objects that are near, far or in between.

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Face & Eye offers a number of vision correction options for its patients. It is important that each patient is fully informed about what to expect before, during and after a surgical procedure.

For more information about the Crystalens HD please visit its website at: www.crystalens.com

Crystalens HD is a product developed by Bausch & Lomb www.bauschsurgical.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CRYSTALENS HD™

What is the Crystalens HD ?

The Crystalens HD is an intraocular lens (IOL or lens implant) that can be implanted into the eye during cataract surgery, clear lens extraction (CLE) surgery or in patients wanting to do away with reading glasses (PRELEX surgery). Unlike a standard cataract replacement lens, this lens is designed to mimic the natural human lens and allow the patient to focus on objects at all distances, helping to reduce or eliminate a patient’s need for glasses.

What makes the Crystalens HD different from other IOLs ?

Most IOLs are monofocal IOLs that are designed to have only one clear point of focus (usually set for clear distance vision). As a result, patients usually have to use reading glasses to see near and intermediate objects after surgery. The Crystalens HD is an accommodating IOL that has been designed to flex very slightly within the eye so that most patients will be able to see at all distances without the need for glasses.

Will I still need to wear my glasses ?

Most patients who have the new Crystalens HD implanted during cataract surgery or CLE/PRELEX, are able to function at all distances including near vision without the need for glasses. However, some patients may still need the aid of reading glasses to read very small print, particularly in dim light.

How long after surgery until I can see my best ?

Usually most patients will see clearly within a few days after cataract surgery. This good vision will continue to improve during the next few weeks. Healing times, however, may vary from patient to patient.

Is there an adjustment period after surgery ?

Usually, there is not an adjustment period after surgery and good vision is attained fairly quickly. However, everyone’s eyes are different and the adjustment period may vary in length from patient to patient.

Will the surgery be painful ?

Most patients will experience little or no operative or post-operative pain. Typically, anesthetic drops are placed on the eye, and a small local anaesthetic injection may be administered around the eye. For anxious patients sedative medications can be administered by an anaesthetist to help patients relax (“twilight anaesthesia”).

What are the risks of this surgery ?

As with all surgical procedures, there are risks associated with cataract surgery. These risks need to be discussed thoroughly with your surgeon. Only you and your surgeon can make the decision that surgery is appropriate for you.

What are the differences among near vision, intermediate vision and distance vision ?

  • Near vision is defined as up-close vision or reading vision.
  • Intermediate vision is vision at distances from 2 to 10 feet (1-3 metres) in distance and includes activities like computer work, reading music, reading the dashboard in your car and television viewing.
  • Distance vision is looking at objects in the distance like traffic signals, watching sporting events and generally looking at any objects further than 10 feet (3-4 metres) away.