Alcon AcrySof Restor Multifocal Lens Implants - Stamm Cataract & Laser Center in Erie, PA

The recently FDA-approved Alcon AcrySof® ReSTOR®Apodized Diffractive
Posterior Chamber intraocular lens (IOL) is a landmark vision care technology providing good vision in patients for both distance and near without the need for reading glasses. Standard lens implants give good distance vision but often require the use of reading glasses for near vision.

Approved for use in patients by the FDA on March 23, 2005, the first lens implants were performed in Erie, Pennsylvania by Dr. Stamm in June 2005. Those patients are now excited that they are able to see to perform tasks at a distance such as driving without glasses, as well as near such as reading the newspaper, sewing, playing cards or looking at fine print without glasses.

The FDA results of the ReSTOR® Multifocal were so good because the design of the lens is based on the highly-successful AcrySof lens implant that has been used in patients around the world for many years for standard cataract lens surgery. The ReSTOR® technology adds the Apodized Diffractive surface to this already successful lens to provide patients greater visual freedom.

Only surgeons who have completed specialized training with Alcon Surgicial and have been approved by them will be authorized to perform these lens implants. Dr. Stamm completed his specialized training for this lens implant in Atlanta, Georgia in April 2005. Approval requires demonstrating that lens implant calculations are being made within a very close tolerance to assure the utmost accuracy and best implant results.

The lens of the IOL is convex on both sides and made of a soft plastic that can be folded prior to insertion,
allowing placement through an incision smaller than the optic diameter of the lens. After surgical insertion
into the eye, the lens gently unfolds to restore vision. The supporting arms
(haptics - see illustration above) provide for proper positioning of the IOL within the eye.

Patient selection criteria for this lens implant requires:

that patients have a low-level of astigmatisim. If they have over one diopter astigmatism, they would require reduction of the astigmatism by a procedure called Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI).
that both eyes be done, generally within several weeks of each other.
that the eyes are otherwise healthy and not afficted with medical conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, uncontrolled glaucoma, advanced macular degeneration.
patients would generally be at an age where they have already experienced the need for reading glasses for near tasks and are dependent upon them.

Alcon AcrySof® ReSTOR® Apodized Diffractive Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens (IOL)

www.acrysofrestor.com

This is a Premium Service, as the cost of the Acrysof®ReSTOR® Multifocal lens implant is higher than standard lens implants and additional services are required to evaluate a patient for this implant. An office exam and consultation is required to determine a patient's eligibility for ReSTOR® Multifocal Lens.

Contact us today to learn more about ReSTOR® lenses, and to find out if you are a candidate for this exciting development in the lens implant field. Call Stamm Cataract & Laser Center, Inc. at 814-453-4575 to schedule a consultation and learn how the Alcon AcrySof® ReSTOR® intraocular lens can benefit you and improve your quality of life.

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