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ReSTOR® is commonly known by its technical name, AcrySof® ReSTOR® Apodized Diffractive IOL.
 
ReSTOR® is commonly known by its technical name, AcrySof® ReSTOR® Apodized Diffractive IOL.
  
==Why Multifocal?==
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==What is ReSTOR ®?==
Surgery to implant traditional [[Monofocal Lens]]es only improves vision at certain distances (and in many cases results in higher stress to each individual eye). Most patient's undergoing this procedure require reading glasses or some other form of vision assistance to approach a full range of sight.
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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 ReZoom features five different focusing zones designed to accommodate for different light and focal distances.
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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.
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* Apodization is a gradual reduction or blending of the diffractive step heights.
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* 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.
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* 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.  
  
  

Revision as of 07:26, 9 July 2007

ReSTOR ®

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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.


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