Making Your Decision
Exploring a world of IOL choices.
If you're seeking freedom from glasses, the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® multifocal IOLMultifocal IOL: An intraocular lens that provides patients with multiple focal points, correcting vision at a range of distances. may be the best choice for you. The AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL gives you the best opportunity for improved image quality and a full range of vision – near, far and everything in-between – with increased independence from glasses or bifocals.
However, the results of the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL clinical trials have indicated that there is a slightly greater chance of experiencing glare and halosHalos: A circular flare or hazy ring that may appear around a headlight or other light source. around lights, when compared to a traditional monofocal IOLMonofocal IOL: An intraocular lens that provides patients with only one focal point. Typically, these lenses only correct distance vision.. Over time, some people grow accustomed to these disturbances and cease to notice them; others may continue to see them long after surgery.
Although not all IOLs provide a full range of vision like the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL, there are instances when a monofocal lens may offer more desirable outcomes for certain patients. For these situations, Alcon offers the AcrySof® IQ IOL. Both the AcrySof® IQ IOL and the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL can restore your vision following cataract surgery, and both offer the enhanced image quality of an aspheric opticAspheric optic: A type of lens designed to compensate for spherical aberration, resulting in improved image quality.. To determine which lens is right for you, discuss your lifestyle and visual needs with your eye doctor.
Potential Risks
As with any surgical procedure, there are inherent risks, and your results cannot be guaranteed. To help decide whether cataract surgery and the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL are right for you, talk to your doctor for more information about the potential risks and benefits of surgery. For more details, please refer to the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL Patient Information Booklet.
Warnings
- You may experience some visual effects when focusing on several images at the same time. These effects may include rings or halos around lights at night.
- You may experience some difficulty in distinguishing objects from a dark background. This effect may be more noticeable in areas with less light – therefore, you should take extra care when driving at night.
- Your eye doctor should consider the following before implanting the AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® IOL:
- To ensure the best vision after cataract surgery, your doctor must determine the lens power best suited for your needs.
- The front surface of your eye may be irregular in shape (astigmatismAstigmatism: A vision problem that results in blurred distance and/or near vision. Light rays entering the eye are bent unequally, preventing the formation of a sharp focal point on the retina.). The amount of astigmatism you have may affect your results after surgery.
Glossary Terms
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