Crystalens Implantable Lenses Used to Correct Vision During Cataract Surgery
Used in cataract surgery, Crystalens® is an accommodating intraocular lens that can treat both a person’s cataracts and loss of vision. As the name implies, an accommodating lens “flexes” or “accommodates” using the eyes’ natural muscles to focus on subjects at various distances, thus delivering a continuous range of vision—near, intermediate and far. Crystalens is the only FDA-approved accommodating lens available in the United States that can reduce or eliminate glasses for most activities including: reading a book, working on the computer and driving a car.
During consultation, a Missouri Eye Institute surgeon will thoroughly explain the appropriateness of using a premium lens implant like Crystalens and make you aware of risks, benefits and realistic expectations for your improved eyesight. Additional premium lenses include: