Re: Crystalens, Adaptation and Results



Jane wrote:

According to the EyeQ Report of the 2007 ASCRS Symposium, when
cataract surgeons were asked which multifocal/accommodating lens they
would choose in their own eyes, the Crystalens received the most votes
(and the ReZoom the least). Sales of the Crystalens are reported to
be on the rise, probably because of the many problems associated with
the other multifocal options (least of which is that apparently some
people can never neuroadapt to them).

My knowledge about all of these IOLs is limited to what I have read in
online articles and forums. It seems to me that the biggest
disadvantages of the Crystalens is the rather steep out-of-pocket
expense and the possibility that the accommodation feature won't
work. Reportedly most surgeons incorporate a slight monovision effect
with the Crystalens, aiming for about -.75D in the nondominant eye.
Therefore you are very likely to end up with good distance and
intermediate vision. (Of course, you could always get monovision with
monofocal IOLs and save on the "premium" IOL surcharge.) Adaptation
to the Crystalens is reported to be much shorter than adaptation to
the multifocals. The Crystalens is probably a poor choice for someone
with a history of retinal disease.

Best of luck with your surgery.

Thanks for the helpful comments.

Jim
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