Larson Eye Center is pleased to offer the FDA approved Intraocular Lens procedure, also known as Refractive Lensectomy or Clear Lens Extraction.

A Refractive Lensectomy involves the insertion of a lens implant into the eye, much like those used in cataract surgeries. This intraocular lens, or IOL, has the ability to "accommodate" or change shape, allowing it to focus on objects at all distances. So far, visual results to-date have been excellent, with few side effects or complications. Patients who are not eligible (or not candidates) for any of the other types of refractive surgical procedures may be great candidates for a Refractive Lensectomy.

Crystalens HD®

The Crystalens HD® accommodating intraocular lens is an intraocular lens used after cataract surgery or as a lens alternative in presbyopic lens exchange. The concept of the lens was engineered with a hinge design to allow the optic, or part of the lens that you see through, to move back and forth as your focus on an image changes. The Crystalens HD® accommodative intraocular lens is permanently implanted with a surgical process and functions in a similar fashion as the natural eye. Once the surgery has been completed your eyes can focus on far or near objects in a comfortable way with no discomfort. If you are experiencing presbyopia or cataracts please feel free to consult us about the possibility of utilizing the new Crystalens HD® accommodative intraocular lens.






FDA Clinical Trial Information

• 100% could see intermediate (24" to 30") without glasses, the distance for most of life's activities
• 98.4% of patients implanted with crystalens in both eyes could pass a driver's test without glasses
• Some patients did require glasses for some tasks after implantation of the crystalens
• 98.4% could see well enough to read the newspaper and the phone book without glasses.
• Significantly more patients implanted with a crystalens (88.4%) could see better at all distances then patients implanted with a standard IOL (35.9%)

AcrySof ReSTOR

The AcrySof ReSTOR intraocular lens (IOL) was approved by the FDA in March 2005. This lens technology is designed to allow patients to see clearly at all distances without bifocals or reading glasses. In the clinical study, 80% of patients who received the ReSTOR IOL reported that they never wear glasses for any activities. They were able to read a book, work on a computer, drive a car - day or night, and play golf or tennis with an increased freedom from glasses.

Benefits of Clear Lensectomy Include:

• Provides excellent quality of vision due to its placement inside the eye.
  
• Patients will never have to worry about cataracts as they age since the IOL will remain clear.
  
• Can reduce or eliminate presbyopia (natural aging of the lens) allowing patients a clear alternative to reading glasses.