LEARN ALL ABOUT THE ReZOOM™ Multifocal Lens Procedure HereE
The ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens procedure is an advanced treatment for cataracts that helps most people see near, far and everything in between without depending on glasses all the time.
Today, cataract removal is generally performed as an outpatient procedure under local or topical anesthesia. You will be fully awake, but you will be comfortable and feel no pain. Typically, you will be asked to arrive an hour or so prior to your procedure, and you will be allowed to leave after a period of observation following your procedure. The procedure usually takes 15 to 45 minutes.
To remove your cataract (clouded lens), your doctor will use a technique called phacoemulsification (phaco). Your doctor will make a tiny, 1/8-inch incision and insert a small phaco probe. The probe will break apart the clouded lens and remove it. Next, an IOL will be inserted through the same tiny incision, into the lens capsule of your eye. Because this procedure is performed through an incision that is very small, your eye will be able to heal rapidly with little or no discomfort.
Following the procedure, you will be allowed to return home within an hour or so. Vision is restored immediately in most cases; however, vision usually continues to improve in the weeks following the procedure. Keep in mind that lens implants have been in use for about 50 years to treat cataracts. Over 14.2 million cataract and lens implant procedures are now performed each year worldwide.
YOUR VISION WITH A REZOOM™ MULTIFOCAL LENS
The ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens not only treats cataracts, but it may also turn back the clock to bring back much of your ability to see up close and at a distance.
The lens has multiple focal points so you can see well at a variety of distances in varying light conditions. If you have been diagnosed with cataracts with or without presbyopia and desire a full range of vision with increased independence from glasses or bifocals, the ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens may be the right solution for you.
Balanced View Optics™ Technology provides full-range vision
The ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens features Balanced View Optics™ Technology – uniquely proportioned visual zones that provide it with a major advantage. Each ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens is divided into 5 different zones with each zone designed for different light and focal distances.
Unlike other earlier multifocal lens designs, the ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens has proportioned the size of its zones to provide for good vision in a range of light conditions. For instance, some zones have been designed to offer greater low light/distance vision support during night driving.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE REZOOM™ MULTIFOCAL LENS AND THE PROCEDURE
Q: Will I still need to wear glasses if my surgeon recommends a ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens?
A: The results will vary depending upon your vision, lifestyle and the anatomy of your eyes. Most people find that they need glasses to read small type or drive at night. Most people, however, can go to the store or conduct many of their day’s activities without depending on glasses. In a clinical study, 92% of those who received the technology in ReZoom™ Multifocal Lenses “never” or only “occasionally” needed to wear glasses.
Q: How is the ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens different from traditional monofocal intraocular lenses?
A: The ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens is a multifocal intraocular lens. Unlike traditional monofocal (single-vision) lens implants, the ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens provides quality vision at all distances – near (reading), intermediate (computer use or cooking), and far (driving). Traditional monofocal lenses usually provide good vision only at a distance with limited ability to see objects that are near without glasses.
Q: How does the ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens replace the cataract?
A: The natural lens inside the eye is gently removed through a tiny incision in the periphery of your eye’s cornea. The cataract-impaired lens is then removed through this incision and the lens implant is inserted in its place to permanently replace it. The procedure usually takes about 15 to 45 minutes and vision is usually improved immediately.
Q: What if my medical history or current medication prevents me from considering an injection of local anesthesia?
A: Today, anesthesia may also be administered topically. This means no injection is required, and the medication numbs the eye without entering the bloodstream. Your physician can tell you if this is an appropriate option for you.
Q: How long after surgery until I see my best?
A: Like most procedures, this depends upon the overall health of your eye. For most people, vision is noticeably better immediately and continues to improve during the first few weeks after the procedure.
Q: Does the ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens require an adjustment period?
A: Yes. For most people there is a period of weeks when your brain is learning to "see" up close and at a distance with the new lens. This adjustment period is usually complete within 6 to 12 weeks. Also, like all multifocal lenses, some people report halos or glare around lights. Again, for most people this diminishes over time. For some, it becomes less troublesome but never completely goes away. Most people report that the ability to see near, intermediate and far outweighs any visual side effects associated with the lens.
Q: Are there any risks of having the ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens procedure?
A: As with any surgical procedure there are risks. The biggest risk with any cataract procedure is infection. Fewer than 1% of patients having a lens implant procedure ever get an infection and most are treated successfully with medications. Infections, however, can cause a severe or total loss of vision.
HOW TO KNOW IF THE REZOOM™ MULTIFOCAL LENS IS RIGHT FOR YOU
If you are diagnosed with cataracts and are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, you may be a candidate for the ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens:
• Difficulty reading
• Difficulty seeing close objects
• Difficulty seeing to drive, especially at night
• Changing glasses prescriptions
• Needing bifocals
Is the ReZOOM™ Multifocal Lens procedure right for you?
Call the Lerner Eye Center today at 877-882-2266 or email us here to make an appointment or request more information.
All information provided by Advanced Medical Optics.