Accommodating Intraocular Lens for Cataract Surgery

MEA is pleased to offer the Crystalens® which is the first and only FDA approved accommodating intraocular lens implant for the treatment of cataracts. This forth generation accommodating intraocular lens is unlike a standard intraocular lens implant because it not only treats your cataract but helps with the treatment of presbyopia (the age related inability to read up close without reading glasses). The unique design of the Crystalens® uses the eye muscles to flex and help focus on objects at distance, mid-range (computer distance) and up-close for reading. The Crystalens® will reduce your dependency on glasses for most activities such as reading a book, working on the computer, and driving a car.

Few patients with crystalens® have experienced glare, halos and night vision problems. Crystalens® focuses only one image to the back of the eye, unlike a multifocal lens that projects multiple images that are not entirely in focus, requiring “adjustment” to the differences. In addition, Crystalens® vision is sharp and crisp because 100% of the light rays are available and distributed – when you need it.

The effectiveness of the Crystalens® was proven in clinical trials:

• 98.4% of patients implanted with Crystalens® in both eyes could pass a driver's test without glasses
• 100% could see intermediate (24" to 30") without glasses, the distance for most of life's activities
• 98.4% could see well enough to read the newspaper and the phone book without glasses
• 74% of patients never or almost never wore eyeglasses

Significantly more patients implanted with a Crystalens ® (88.4%) could see better at all distances then patients implanted with a standard implant. (35.9%).

Long-term experience means a safe and effective procedure – some patients have continued excellent vision 5 years after implantation with the Crystalens®. More than 40,000 Crystalenses have been implanted worldwide.

The Crystalens® Procedure

The Crystalens® procedure is simple and allows for relatively fast healing. After a small incision is made at the edge of the cornea, the lens is liquefied and the Crystalens® is implanted. Crystalens® can usually be implanted in about 15 minutes.

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 the Crystalens®, you can expect to see everything more clearly. Your focus will be sharper than it has been in years, and you can expect to see improvements over time.

Listen to a testimonial from Florence Henderson here:

Patient Experience Video

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Each Crystalens® is polished with"polishing beads" which are individually inspected by hand and undergoes a 3-step cleaning process:

• Is checked for power accuracy
• Is individually inspected before packaging
• Is the only premium lens available in 0.25 diopters, allowing the surgeon to make a precise match with patients needs

This means that both you and your surgeon can be assured that you have a premium quality lens.

Below is an Educational Animations to help you understand
Accomodative IOL's.
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