Question 1

What is the Crystalens™?

Accepted Answer

It is an advanced intraocular lens that uses the eye's natural focusing system to provide you with a continuous range of vision at all distances.

Question 2

What are the benefits of Crystalens?

Accepted Answer

Crystalens patients can see clearly in the distance and intermediate (i.e. computer distance, driving) with less dependency on prescription contact lenses or glasses.

Question 3

What are the risks of Crystalens?

Accepted Answer

The risks include dislocation of the lens, lens removal, lens replacement, glare, haloes, secondary cataracts or clouding, hemorrhaging, retinal detachment, and infection. While these risk may seem scary, keep in mind that cataract surgery is the most commonly performed procedure in the U.S.

Question 4

How is Crystalens different from other intraocular lenses?

Accepted Answer

Crystalens was the first advanced intraocular lens approved by the FDA that offered patients the ability to see intermediate and far with less dependency on glasses. Patients who have single vision lens implants still need to wear glasses for near and midrange vision.

Question 5

Will I want to have the Crystalens placed in both eyes?

Accepted Answer

This will depend on the specifics of your situation. Dr. Feldman will implant the Crystalens into the eye with the more mature cataract and then evaluate your vision and how well the first eye healed before deciding on the second eye. When you, Dr. Feldman and her staff can go over the process with you in more detail.

Question 6

How long does it take to implant the Crystalens?

Accepted Answer

It is an outpatient procedure that should only take about 20 to 45 minutes to complete.

Question 7

Is the implant surgery or recovery painful?

Accepted Answer

Patients are pleasantly surprised how little discomfort they experience during and after the procedure. Before your procedure begins, the anesthesiologist will administer appropriate medicines to ensure a painless procedure. If you would like to schedule your complimentary Crystalens™ consultation, call or email us today.

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