ReSTOR
ReSTOR ®
ReSTOR® is commonly known by its technical name, AcrySof® ReSTOR® Apodized Diffractive IOL.
What is ReSTOR ®?
The AcrySof ReSTOR ® Apodized Diffractive Optic Posterior Intraocular Lens is a permanent artificial lens. The ReSTOR ® lens is convex on both sides and made of a soft plastic. It is folded and inserted into the eye through a tiny incision smaller than the optic diameter of the lens. After insertion, the lens gently unfolds to ReSTOR ® vision. The supporting arms of the lens maintain proper positioning within the eye.
The AcrySof ReSTOR ® Intraocular Lens replaces the natural lens. It has a patented optic design using apodization, diffraction and refraction technologies. The apodized diffractive optic design gives it the ability to focus light correctly on the retina for images at various distances without mechanical movement of the lens.
- Apodization is a gradual reduction or blending of the diffractive step heights.
- This unique technology optimally manages light energy delivered to the retina because it distributes the appropriate amount of light to near and distant focal points, regardless of the lighting situation.
- Apodized diffractive optics are designed to improve image quality while minimizing visual disturbances. The result is an increased range of quality vision that delivers a high level of spectacle freedom.
