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Accommodation Lens: Crystalens
Crystalens is a new cataract replacement lens(Intraocular lens) that works naturally with muscles in the eye to retain the eyes ability to "accomodate"-shift focus between nearby and distant objects- after cataract surgery. It is the first FDA approved accomodating lens. With other Intraocular Lens, patients lose this ability and require corrective measures such as glasses or contact lenses. Crystalens can treat both cataracts and prebyopia.
Unlike rigid lenses, the flexible silicone Crystalens™ features hinges that allow it to move with the eye’s muscles and accommodate seamlessly, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for vision correction.
The Crystalens™ is implanted using the same, nearly risk-free cataract surgery techniques as with other IOLs.
Most people with cataracts or who have had corneal refractive surgery and retained good eye health are acceptable candidates for Crystalens™ implantation, but those who have already had cataract surgery are not. People with eye health problems such as chronic infections or diabetes should check with their doctors about eligibility.
