Sacramento Lasik CaliforniaFriday, May 16, 2008

Multifocal Lens, Presbyopia Correction, Clear Lens Exchange Sacramento California CLE

LASIK is now the vision correction procedure of choice for many ophthalmologists worldwide. Instead of removing the surface epithelium with the laser and exposing many nerve endings (as in PRK), the surgeon performing LASIK uses a motor-powered microkeratome to create a "flap." The flap is then lifted and reflected back, allowing a computer guided Excimer laser (cold laser) to use light pulses to remodel the corneal tissue underneath. Afterward, the flap is gently positioned back onto the cornea. Since this procedure is less traumatic to the outer surface of the eye, vision is restored more quickly and the patient's discomfort is reduced. Most patients report greater comfort after surgery and can generally drive two to three days after the surgery.


 ReSTOR  |  ReZoomCrystalens

Multifocal Lens/Presbyopia Correction

Presbyopia is one of the conditions associated with the natural aging process of the eye. Early in their 40’s, people find they have to start holding reading materials further from their eyes to see clearly. Eventually reading glasses and bifocals are required…until now.

Presbyopia Correction is the most advanced technology that can minimize the need for reading glasses. By removing the natural “older” lens and replacing it with either a multifocal (ReSTOR, ReZoom) or accommodating (Crystalens) lens implant, patients will not be as dependent on their reading glasses. This procedure is recommended for people over the age of 45 who wear readers or bifocals.

Click here to listen to patient's speak about their multifocal lens implant.

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