Primary Lens Exchange- Alternative to Laser in the Over 50 crowd.
This procedure can be used to correct both myopia and hyperopia that is too large to be safely and/or effectively corrected using laser surgery.
It is best suited to those patients aged over 50 years. This is because when the natural lens of the eye is removed all ability to adjust the focus of the eye is lost. This natural focus-ability of the eye is called "accommodation". It is slowly lost with ageing. This is why, for those who have good distance vision, near spectacles are usually required after mid 40's. When "Lens Exchange" is performed on those patients aged over 50 the loss of accommodation is of little consequence as it has already been lost through the ageing process anyway.
Alcon's Restore Lens is a multifocal lens that is well suited for primary lens exchange. To discover more about this exciting technology call Seneca Eye Surgeons today!