Advanced Cataract Care

Clouding of the natural lens in the eye can cause blurred, foggy vision. Frequently, trouble with night driving, such as haloes and glare, is the first symptom. Although the growth of a cataract cannot be prevented, the effectiveness of their treatment is one of the miracles of modern medicine.

While of couse any surgical procedure carries some risk, Dr. Pajka uses an advanced technique of cataract removal that is painless and results in nearly immediate return of good vision. During this 5-10 minute procedure, the eye is completely numbed using only eyedrops. No needles are used. Gentle ultrasound waves are used to dissolve and remove the clouded lens through a tiny self-sealing incision, and a permanent implant lens is inserted to refocus the eye. Patients can return to normal activities, such as reading, golfing, bowling, or mowing the lawn, immediately. There are no restrictions to bending or lifting, and no patch or protective shield is required.

Upgrading Vision with Premium Cataract Implant Lenses

Exciting New Options for Cataract Patients :

New cataract lens implants, the Crystalens, ReZoom and ReSTOR lenses, can now provide both reading and distance vision without glasses for people undergoing cataract and lens implant surgery. These new lens implants have been FDA-approved for correction of both distance and reading vision. Each of these implants works slightly differently, and not all implants are right for all patients. This information is designed to help people interested in these exciting new-technology lens implants to understand the similarities and differences between them. We take pride in helping each patient make an unbiased, informed decision on an implant that will provide a lifetime of clear vision.

Crystalens® - 'Auto-focusing' for Far, Near, and Everything In-Between
The Crystalens implant can give reading vision (within 1-2 feet), arm's length (2-3 feet), and distance vision without glasses because this implant actually adjusts its position within the eye as the eye looks from far to near subjects, much like an 'auto focus' mechanism on a camera. The Crystalens is powered by the same eye muscles that move and focus the eye's own natural lens. Its unique, hinged shape allows for this lens movement and gives a seamless transition from far to arm's length to near vision. Most people with the Crystalens have clear far vision (driving, television) and intermediate vision (arm's length, computer screen) without any glasses. About 95% of people can also read newsprint without glasses. Some people do need glasses for fine print. Of the three lenses, the Crystalens is most likely to provide the best vision for driving at night.

ReZoom® - The "No-Line Bifocal" Lens Inside the Eye
The ReZoom lens is a non-moving lens implant. It gives near (1-2 feet), arm's length (2-3 feet), and distance vision simultaneously because it has three focusing zones. Light entering the eye passes through all three of these zones simultaneously. This means there is no 'learning curve' for reading with this lens. Distance and reading vision are available almost immediately. However, some patients may have difficulty with driving at night because of glare from oncoming lights. This can occur with any lens implant but is more likely with implants like the ReZoom that focus light in two or more places at once. The ReZoom lens gives generally satisfactory distance and arm's length (computer screen, arm's length) vision but may not yield perfect vision for reading very small print up-close.

ReSTOR® Lens - The Space-Age Bifocal
Like ReZoom, the ReSTOR lens is a non-moving lens implant. It too can give distance and near vision simultaneously. Rather than having three separate focusing zones like ReZoom, however, the ReSTOR lens focuses vision using an 'apodized' surface. This high-tech manufacturing process gives the lens a gradual blending of focusing power throughout the entire lens surface. With the ReSTOR lens, most people can see both distance objects (road signs) and near objects (reading material within 1-2 feet) without difficulty, especially in good light. Arm's length vision (the computer screen, for example) at 2-3 feet is less clear, and many people will need glasses for these kinds of tasks. About 25 % of people with ReSTOR notice haloes or glare around lights at night, and 5% consider them severe. For people who do a great deal of night driving, both ReZoom and ReSTOR may not be ideal choices.

Making A Decision on a Lens Implant: Crystalens, ReZoom, or ReSTOR.  Which is best for You?
Lens implants are meant to last a lifetime. Fortunately, we now have three great new choices in the Crystalens, ReZoom, and ReSTOR. We'll give you all the information you need to help you make the decision that's best for you!

Comparison Chart of Crystalens®, ReZoom® and ReSTOR® Lens Implants*

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