Lenses Used in Cataract Surgery @ MEH
For Persons who don't mind wearing reading glasses:
The best lens for Monofocal Vision available at Mulamoottil Eye Hospital is the Alcon Acrysof IQ lens.It is manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Fortworth, Texas, USA.
The types of surgery compatible with this lens are :
- Laser Cataract Surgery
- Micro Cataract Surgery
- Micro Cataract Surgery with ProPack
- Keyhole Cataract Surgery
For Persons who don't want to wear reading glasses at all:
The best option available is the Alcon Acrysof Restor IQ Lens.
It is manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Fortworth, Texas, USA.
The lens corrects Presbyopia.
This lens enables a person to see the following without glasses.
- Distance
- Intermediate (computer distance)
- Near (reading newspapers)
The types of surgery compatible with this lens are:
- Laser Cataract Surgery
- Micro Cataract Surgery
- Micro Cataract Surgery with ProPack
It costs significantly more. Please discuss with our counselor if it is suitable for you.
Who are NOT good candidates for Restor Lens?
Persons with corneal pathologies like scars, irregular astigmatism, Keratoconus, etc.
Persons with retinal pathologies like Diabetic Macular Edema, Macular Degeneration, previous retinal surgery or laser treatment, etc are not ideal candidates for this lens.
